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Fontaine de l'Ours

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MASSIF DES VOSGES

Fontaine de l'Ours Heiligenstein
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The fountain of the bear, in the street of the same name, is dated 1558. The column of the central post with Renaissance capitals, bears a heraldic lion holding a shield (rebuilt) with the arms of Heiligenstein. Four slabs of the octagonal basin are decorated with geometric motifs and replacements in late Gothic style; the others are modern. The drinking trough below is in fact a Merovingian sarcophagus found in the commune.

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Coordinates

48.422914, 7.450318

DMS

48°25'22.5"N 7°27'01.1"E

UTM

32U 385350 5364467

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