At the corner of the streets des Carmes, and de l'Hopital.
This is a small monument in the gothic style of the end of the XVth century. The sculptures which decorate it, are remarkable for their fineness and delicacy. It is surmounted by a royal crown. Its name comes from its being situated at the corner of the house, which had for sign the crozier belonging to the monks of Notre-Dame de l'Ile-Dieu.
Some etymologists see in the word Crosse, an alteration of the english word cross. In the year 1815, this fountain was completely renewed.
FOUNTAIN OF THE GROSSE-HORLOGE,
At the corner of the streets des Vergetiers, and the Grande-Rue.
FOUNTAIN OF THE VIEUX-MARCHÉ,
On the old market place.
A modern square building, of the doric order. It was erected by Mr Bouet, an architect of Rouen.
FOUNTAINS OF SAINT-MACLOU, AND OF THE PUCELLE.
Strangers will be repaid for their trouble in going to see these fountains. The first, is situated at the corner of the church of Saint-Maclou; there remain still two figures of children, an elegant creation of Jean Goujon. We mention the second, the fountain of the Pucelle, on the place of the same name, on account of the historical recollections, which are attached to it. It is a heavy composition of Paul Slodtz. Its want of style causes us to regret the beautiful triangular fountain, which was erected after the execution, in this square; of the heroine of Vaucouleurs, a monument which instead of destroying, they should have tried to preserve.