Some
words of the "Amis
de l'abbaye de Valbonne"Some
words of the "Amis
de l'abbaye de Valbonne"
The New Fountain.
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"Its
inauguration in 1835 marked a big step forward for Valbonne. It was
originally planned for the Place Nationale, later renamed the Place des
Arcades, but finally was situated in the middle of the village, in front
of the town hall, within easy reach of every household. To tap into the
spring of the Sarssidou stream and to pipe it into the centre of the
village was a major undertaking. The supply line crossed many private
properties and there were a series of contestations to be settled.
Finally, during the 1830s, the municipal council managed to overcome all
the problems and the fresh water of the new fountain, desired for so
long, started to flow. Other fountains were installed in the village
after a water supply from the Foulon canal was available. But it was not
until as recently as 1957 that it became possible for adequate supplies
of fresh drinking water to be piped into all the houses of the village.
"
(cf. "Les amis de l'abbaye de Valbonne") |
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