Vence is a place where water has been of major importance : with three rivers, a wash place and two springs, Vence has always had a unique history with water.
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This becomes quite obvious through the presence of about twenty fountains you can discover on a stroll around town. Each of them has its history or its unique characteristic : for example the Basse Fontaine, at Place Antony Mars, immortalised by Raoul Dufy. The most famous one is the Fontaine du Peyra, renovated in 1822 and a classified historic landmark.
To make them even more unique, the fountains of Venceare fed by spring water from the Foux. It is said to have numerous qualities : fresh, slightly mineralised and low in sodium, it is said to have diuretic benefits.
Every year during the month of May, the fountains are honoured with a flower decoration and a musical parade as part of the “Fête des fontaines”.
For further information : A detailed brochure about the fountains is available at the Tourist Office.
To make them even more unique, the fountains of Venceare fed by spring water from the Foux. It is said to have numerous qualities : fresh, slightly mineralised and low in sodium, it is said to have diuretic benefits.
Every year during the month of May, the fountains are honoured with a flower decoration and a musical parade as part of the “Fête des fontaines”.
For further information : A detailed brochure about the fountains is available at the Tourist Office.
This becomes quite obvious through the presence of about twenty fountains you can discover on a stroll around town. Each of them has its history or its unique characteristic : for example the Basse Fontaine, at Place Antony Mars, immortalised by Raoul Dufy. The most famous one is the Fontaine du Peyra, renovated in 1822 and a classified historic landmark.
To make them even more unique, the fountains of Venceare fed by spring water from the Foux. It is said to have numerous qualities :...
To make them even more unique, the fountains of Venceare fed by spring water from the Foux. It is said to have numerous qualities :...
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