Fountain and washhouse of the Plus Bas Village

  • Historic site and monument
  • Historic patrimony
  • Fountain
  • Wash house
  • 19th C
Plus Bas Village, 83840 Châteauvieux
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The rustic fountain-washer is supported by a wall made of local rubble. Three tanks follow each other at right angles, the first being the fountain followed by the rinsing tank and the washing tank.
The tanks are built of limestone cut stones with curbstones clamped and lead-sealed. Spring water accumulates in a hollowed stone covered with a plate, overhanging above the tank. This rather rare arrangement allows easy access to the back of the distribution cannons and maintains a good flow. A "1843" chronogram, engraved in stone, gives us information on the date of construction of the monument. The bucket bars are present under the zoomorphic, duck-shaped distribution cannon.
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Fountain and washhouse of the Plus Bas Village
Plus Bas Village, 83840 Châteauvieux
Please note that the nearest station is more than
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