La Châtre in Indre, Centre-Loire Valley, France — Western Europe
Fontaine Sainte-Radegonde
Photographed by Eric Fonce, August 12, 2017
1. Fontaine Sainte-Radegonde Marker
Mentionnée dans les archives des le XVe siècle cette fontaine miraculeuse jaillissait initialement du rocher avant d'être reconstruite sous le Second Empire à son emplacement actuel.
On y a faisait brûler des chandelles pour la bonne déliverance des femmes en couches.
The Grand Font was once dedicated to Our Lady. In popular belief it then became associated with the cult of Sainte-Radegonde (521-587 AD).
Mentioned in the archives of the fifteenth century, this miraculous fountain originally gushed from rock before being rebuilt during the Second Empire at its current location.
Candles were lit at the fountain for a healthy delivery for women in labor during childbirth.
(Marker Number 12.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 46° 34.93′ N, 1° 59.434′ E. Marker is in La Châtre, Centre-Val de Loire
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Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony and also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Maison rue des Pavillons (within shouting distance of this marker); Pont des Cabignats (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); La Bataille de Bir Hakeim / The Battle of Bir Hakeim (about 210 meters away); Place du Docteur Vergne (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); La maison du Chevalier d'Ars (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Place du Marché / Market Square (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Plaque Commémorative de Jean Pacton (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Hôtel de Villaines (approx. 0.3 kilometers
Photographed by Eric Fonce, August 12, 2017
2. Fontaine Sainte-Radegonde Marker
Also see . . . Chapelle-fontaine Sainte-Radegonde dite la Grand Font (Wikipedia, in French). (Submitted on February 16, 2018.)
Postcard published by A. Dumas, circa 1910
3. La Châtre - Fontaine de la Grand Font
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2018, by Corentin Buisson of Saint-Août, France. This page has been viewed 354 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 16, 2018, by Corentin Buisson of Saint-Août, France. 3. submitted on February 16, 2018. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
