La Fontaine aux Lepreux Highlights: Must-See Features and Attractions
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The water from this fountain flows from Monteroland, north of Dole, where the water passes through the limestone formations at the base and emerges at the bottom of the town.
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Underground lavoir
The name apparently comes from 1636 when the town was under siege for 80 days during the ten years war (Franche Comté v the kingdom of France). The lepers were made to wash their clothes in the wate...
Despite being on the tourist map, this site is a little hard to find. It is cool and shady, a nice break on a sunny day. Apparently, it was used as a laundry and is similar to other such sites in th...
Underground lavoir
The name apparently comes from 1636 when the town was under siege for 80 days during the ten years war (Franche Comté v the kingdom of France). The lepers were made to wash their clothes in the wate...
Secret Dole
Unexpected place behind the city. Strangely named 'fontaine aux lépreux" as it only was utilized to wash the linen.
Underground Laundry
Despite being on the tourist map, this site is a little hard to find. It is cool and shady, a nice break on a sunny day. Apparently, it was used as a laundry and is similar to other such sites in th...
Wasn't ever used by lepers
The now-below ground pool (never used by lepers and not a fountain, either really) is interesting just for a look.
too little value
Sorry that the place is not more valued: it is almost randomly discovered and learned a little more about the city's history