Centre Erlon in Reims in Marne, Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne-Ardenne, France — Western Europe
Fontaine Subé
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Photographed by James Hulse, August 5, 2026
1. Fontaine Subé Marker
Financé par le négociant Auguste-Frédéric Subé, ce monument Art nouveau est réalisé en 1906 par André-Félix Narjoux et les sculpteurs Paul Gasq, Paul Auban, Louis Baralis et Joseph Wary.
Haute de 17 mètres, cette œuvre de style 1900 est rythmée de sculptures allégoriques figurant les ressources locales. Les naïades identifient les rivières. Mercure, symbolisant le Commerce, est entouré par la Vigne, l'Industrie, l'Agriculture et Reims en femme couronnée.
La Victoire ailée, détruite en 1942, est refaite en 1983. L'ensemble est restauré en 2016.
Fontaine Subé et place d’Erlon, photo éditions d’Art Yvon © BM de Reims, CP-OR Fontaine Subé 2
Pose de la première pierre de la fontaine Subé, le 1ᵉʳ mai 1905, en présence du Maire et de son équipe municipale, des architectes, sculpteurs et ouvriers © BM de Reims, XXXIX P 40
Chantier de construction de la fontaine Subé © BM de Reims, XXIX P 32
Affiche publicitaire du Grand Bazar © BM de Reims, XXXIX P 7
At 17 metres high, this Art Nouveau work is covered in allegorical sculptures that feature local resources. The naiads represent the rivers. Mercury, the god of Commerce, is surrounded by Vineyards, Industry, Agriculture and Reims in the shape of a crowned woman.
The winged Victory was destroyed in 1942 and rebuilt in 1983. The entire fountain was restored in 2016.
Subé Fountain and Place d’Erlon, photograph by Éditions d’Art Yvon © Reims Municipal Library, CP-OR Fontaine Subé 2
Laying of the foundation stone of the Subé Fountain, May 1, 1905, in the presence of the Mayor and his municipal team, the architects, sculptors and workers, Reims Municipal Library, XXXIX P 40
Construction of the Subé Fountain, Reims Municipal Library, XXIX P 32
Advertising poster for the Grand Bazar © Reims Municipal Library, XXXIX P 7
Der von dem Kaufmann Auguste Frédéric Subé finanzierte Jugendstil-Werk Brunnen wurde 1906 von André-Félix Narjoux und den Bildhauern Paul Gasq, Paul Auban, Louis Baralis und Joseph Wary errichtet.
Dieses 17 m hohe Jugendstil-Werk ist mit allegorischen Steindarstellungen der lokalen Ressourcen geschmückt. Die Najaden stellen die Flüsse dar. Merkur, der den Handel symbolisiert, ist vom Weinbau, der Industrie, der Landwirtschaft und Reims als gekrönte Frau umgeben.
Die 1942 zerstörte geflügelte Siegesgöttin wurde 1983 erneuert. Im Jahr 2016 wurde das gesamte Denkmal restauriert.
Subé-Brunnen und Place d’Erlon, Fotografie von Éditions d’Art Yvon © Stadtbibliothek Reims, CP-OR Fontaine Subé 2
Grundsteinlegung des Subé-Brunnens am 1. Mai 1905 in Anwesenheit des Bürgermeisters und seines Gemeinderats, der Architekten, Bildhauer und Arbeiter, Stadtbibliothek Reims, XXXIX P 40
Baustelle des Subé-Brunnens, Stadtbibliothek Reims, XXIX P 32
Werbeplakat des Grand Bazar © Stadtbibliothek Reims, XXXIX P 7
Erected by UNESCO,
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 49° 15.306′ N, 4° 1.626′ E. Marker is in Reims, Grand Est (Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne-Ardenne), in Marne. It is in Centre Erlon. It is at the intersection of Rue Buirette and Pl. Drouet d'Erlon, on the left when traveling east on Rue Buirette. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19 Rue Buirette, Reims, Grand Est 51100, France. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony, the Roman Empire, and specifically the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Place Drouet-d’Erlon (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Place d’Erlon
Photographed by James Hulse, August 5, 2026
2. Fontaine Subé Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, August 5, 2026
3. Fontaine Subé Marker
circa 1925
4. Place Drouet d’Erlon and Fontaine Subé
Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 7, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4. submitted on August 7, 2026.
