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Circuit of fountains and laundries
AUPS
Come and discover this heritage tour that offers a charming stroll among the village's fountains and laundries where the present and the past intermingle.
Since antiquity, men have been ingenious at capturing, channelling and harnessing water.
The Rue des Tanneurs d'Aups, bears witness to the fact that in the past the commune, which was abundantly supplied by the Vallauris spring, had several tanneries. The 19th century was rich in water-related creations.
With its 17 fountains and 3 wash houses, this tour will take you back in time.
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Spoken languages : French,
Labels & Classifications
- Children
Services
- Pets welcome
Activity information
Route type: Boucle
Prices
Free access.
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Contact
83630 - AUPS
Modified from 14/07/2026 by "Office de Tourisme Intercommunal Lacs et Gorges du Verdon".
Openings
From 01/01 to 31/12 daily.
Subject to favorable weather.
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Aups
Aups, the capital of the Haut-Var region, is situated close to Lake Sainte-Croix and the Gorges du Verdon, and is sure to charm you with its many facets. You can relax, stroll, enjoy leisure activities, take part in festivities and discover new things in the shade of the plane trees...
Fountain with bust of Marianne
Prestigious fountain erected in 1826 at the entrance of the village.
General Girard Place Fountain
A graceful fountain known as a crossing fountain located at an intersection. It was designed to allow you to walk around it conveniently.
Marechal Foch street fountain
Arachnean leaning fountain, formerly called "Old Fountain" probably dating from the seventeenth century.
Marechal Joffre place wash-house
Large covered wash-house of the commune whose construction was decided in 1850 and completed in 1852.
Albert 1st street fountain
Neighborhood fountain of the nineteenth century.
Montolivet street fountain
This charming fountain is located in one of the oldest alleyways of the village.
Notre Dame street fountain-wash house
Fountain - lead-ringed wash-house with three basins. Created in 1859, the basins were added in 1892 and again in 1895 at the request of the inhabitants of the district.
Gauthier place fountain
This charming, imposing and balanced fountain, known as a crossing fountain, rests on a stone base.
Aires street fountain
Leaning fountain, traces of which can be found in 1851. First fountain in the village built in the upper part near the watchtower.
Martin Biagini place fountain-wash house
19th century fountain-washbasin with neighbourhood backdrop.
Gomberts street fountain
Fountain backed by two basins, probably built at the end of the 19th century.
Pontillac alley wash house-fountain
Washhouse - leaning fountain, dated 1860.
Eperon alley fountain
Inaugurated in March 1899, this tiny fountain was dedicated to Saint Joseph.
Barrins alley fountain
Small neighborhood fountain.
Hôpital Vieux alley fountain
Fountain with half-moon basin, dated September 4, 1909 and inserted in a beautiful Romanesque arch.
San Sebastian fountain
Far from the historic centre, the San Sebastián Fountain was built on an important road.
Fountain Place Royal Hospital
Ancient fountain in renaissance style, probably built in the 16th century.
Kindergarten fountain
Leaning fountain, whose basin is as elegant as one could wish for. This fountain originally adorned the Bicentennial garden and was moved in 1989 when the garden was created.
Georges Clémenceau street fountain
Attractive central neighbourhood fountain with double water distribution.
Fontette street fountain-wash-house
Sober fountain-wash house leaning against a lead ring.
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