PLOMBIERES LES BAINS
FONTAINE DITE SOURCE DU CRUCIFIX
Description
Located on the ground floor of the building known as the ‘Maison des Arcades ou Palais Royal’, in the rue Stanislas, the grille of the Crucifix spring is a listed historic monument. Designed by André Gillot, a pupil of Jean Lamour, who also created the railings on Place Stanislas in Nancy, it protects the fountain that was once used to supply the ‘oak’ bath, which has now disappeared.
Used for drinking from 1614, the fountain is no longer used today. Every year, on Ascension Day, a ceremony known as ‘the blessing of the baths’ brings together the townsfolk: the priest walks from the church to the Fontaine du Crucifix, then to the Place du Bain Romain, to bless these beneficial waters.
- Pets welcome
Additional informations
Type of amenities : Historic monument or place to visit
Conditions of visit : Visit on your own at all times, Guided tours with advanced booking
Category of tourist venue - historic building : Listed historic monument (MH), Town and area of artistic, architectural and historic interest
Subject of tourist venue - historic building : Vernacular architecture
Groups welcome : YES
Free : YES
FONTAINE DITE SOURCE DU CRUCIFIX
14 Rue Stanislas
88370 PLOMBIERES LES BAINS
0329622370
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