FOUNTAIN OF THE CROIX-DE-PIERRE,

_Carrefour Saint-Vivien._

There formerly existed, not far from the fountain known at present under

the name of the _Croix-de-Pierre_ (stone cross), a cross, which had been

raised through the piety of the inhabitants; but, we now can find no

authentic document of the period of its being erected; all we know is

that it had been rebuilt in the year 1628.

This fountain is composed of three partitions in the form of a pyramid,

and is ornamented with some statues; its appearance is exceedingly fine.

One may still form an idea of the beauty of its architecture, in spite

of its ruinous condition, and even the repairs it has undergone.

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