The place de la Grande Fontaine

  • Historic site and monument
  • Historic patrimony
  • Fountain
  • listed
Place de la Grande Fontaine, 06570 Saint-Paul de Vence
The former market square stands at the heart of the village. Its washhouse and monumental fountain (1850) offer welcome shade and water…
Redesigned in the 17th and again in the 19th century, this square has always been the busiest spot in the village. From dawn until dusk villagers would come to fetch water, donkeys and mules would drink, and washerwomen would scrub and beat their laundry in the washhouse. The square also hosted the weekly market in the 17th century.

Location

The place de la Grande Fontaine
Place de la Grande Fontaine, 06570 Saint-Paul de Vence

Spoken languages

  • French

Environment

  • Close to a public transportation
  • Village centre
  • Bus stop < 500 m
Updated on 28 January 2021 at 11:31
by Office de tourisme de Saint-Paul-de-Vence
(Offer identifier : 4719670)
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