Saint-Julien Square Well
St Julien Square Well is a small stone public well located in the little square near the St Julien church. Its carved stone structure and simple protective roof reflect traditional village water architecture of the 19th century.
St Julien Square Well is a traditional village well situated in the small square close to the historic St Julien church. Built from local stone, it features a circular base, a protective stone or wooden cover, and the remains of an old manual drawing system once used by residents. As one of the communal water points of the 19th century, it played an essential role before the arrival of piped water.
All About the Well
Location of the well
in the small square beside St Julien Church.
Structure of the base
a circular stone base from limestone blocks.
The well rim is
from single, solid stone elements.
The inner wall built from
stone placed with precision to avoid collapse and protect the water column.
Beneath the surface the well connects to
a natural groundwater vein feeding the center of the Saint-Julien quarter.
Gallery of the Well
Location of the Well
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