Fontaine de La Révolution

In 1734, an existing monument was remodeled after deliberation by the town council (estimate awarded on September 8, 1734). It was a circular basin with an internal diameter of 2.75 m, and a brick-paved base. A column rose 1.25 m above the rim, and at the top of this column a stone reservoir distributed water via four weirs. The cover of the spillway was surmounted by a 25 cm column bearing a Pigne at the top. The fountain's circumference was lined with a step through which water from the outflowing stream circulated. Finally, to the south, where the water flowed out, a few stones were placed at the foot of the basin for the use of the washerwomen, who had to kneel down to wash their clothes.
The current fountain was built in 1859. The column commemorates the arrival of water from the "Mother of Waters". It was modified and dedicated to the French Revolution in 1889.
At the town council meeting of February 24, 1889, the mayor of La Valette stated that the town council should honor the centenary of the French Revolution by erecting a monument commemorating this great era. Given the small size of La Valette's squares, the monument would be placed above the large fountain in the main square. A credit of 200 francs was voted, and the bust of Marina replaced the Pigne.