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Lavoir et fontaine du Vieux Presbytère
Historic site and monument, Fountain and wash house
in Questembert
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The Presbytery washhouse is reminiscent, in reduced dimensions, of the Halles du center.
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The Presbytery washhouse is reminiscent, in reduced dimensions, of the Halles du center. In the past, wash houses were places of exchange and meetings reserved for women. The fountain, with its three torsos, is rather original. The old Presbytery dates from at least the 15th century and numerous rectors succeeded one another until 1793. Requisitioned during the Revolution to serve as barracks for a Republican garrison, it was immediately burned down by the Chouans. Put up for auction in...
The Presbytery washhouse is reminiscent, in reduced dimensions, of the Halles du center. In the past, wash houses were places of exchange and meetings reserved for women. The fountain, with its three torsos, is rather original. The old Presbytery dates from at least the 15th century and numerous rectors succeeded one another until 1793. Requisitioned during the Revolution to serve as barracks for a Republican garrison, it was immediately burned down by the Chouans. Put up for auction in 1977, it was completely restored and embellished. It is typical of the country and aristocratic residences of Old France (private property).
