Cairanne Heritage The fountain and the wash house |
It is the only drinking water fountain in the old village. It is mentionned in 1414
associated with
a land called La Contamine du Pape who belonged to the Roaix Templars in 1202.
This fountain was a source of life for many centuries until 1900 when a 40-meter well was
dug at the old village entrance.
The wash house was already existing in the 18th century because in 1789 the consuls decided
to rebuild it with cut stones, since it was completely destroyed. Its design is classic with two
juxtaposed basins, one for cleaning, the other for rinsing.
According to the tradition, it is a place for discussions and exchanges for the washerwomen
of Cairanne.
This Heritage was restored in 2020 by the town hall of Cairanne with a financial grant of the
Conseil départemental de Vaucluse.
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