La fontaine et le lavoir de la placette des droits de l'homme - Oraison, France
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La fontaine et le lavoir de la placette des droits de l'homme
Waymark Code: WM10ND7
Location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Date Posted: 06/01/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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FR La fontaine la plus haute du village, se dresse à l’entrée de la « Placette des droits de l’homme ».
Elle fut construite dans la première moitié du XVII ème siècle et antérieure à 1654.
La fontaine est constituée de blocs de pierre de taille. Elle est sobre et rustique. Le bassin est de forme rectangulaire et elle possède 2 canons de cuivre.
Le lavoir fut construit en 1873.
Après la construction du pont roman le 21 octobre 1698, les Conseils décidèrent de construire plus de fontaines et de lavoirs. Le lavoir fut adossé au bassin de la fontaine. C’est un lavoir classique à deux bassins rectangulaires. Il a été conçu pour accueillir 4 à 6 lavandières. Le toit fut construit par la suite supportée par 4 poteaux en acier surmontés de chapiteaux moulés. La barre d’égouttage est suspendue à la charpente. Le toit a été rénové récemment.
Then
Sur la photo ancienne utilisée comme carte postale, on peut voir des lavandières au travail.
Now
Sur la photo actuelle, il n'y a plus de lavandière mais le lavoir, comme la fontaine, continuent à couler, attendant leur retour.
EN The highest fountain in the village stands at the entrance to the "Human Rights Square".
It was built in the first half of the 17th century and before 1654.
The fountain is made of ashlar blocks. It is sober and rustic. The basin is rectangular in shape and has 2 copper cannons.
The washhouse was built in 1873.
After the construction of the Romanesque bridge on 21 October 1698, the Councils decided to build more fountains and wash houses. The washhouse was leaned against the basin of the fountain. It is a classic washhouse with two rectangular basins. It has been designed to accommodate 4 to 6 laundresses. The roof was later built and supported by 4 steel posts topped with molded capitals. The drip bar is suspended from the frame. The roof has been recently renovated.
Then
On the old photo used as a postcard, you can see washerwomen at work.
Now
In the current photo, there is no longer a laundress but the wash-house, like the fountain, continues to flow, waiting for their return.
Year photo was taken: before 1950
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