Capestang in Hérault, Occitania, France — Western Europe

Le Bassin Rond

[The Round Basin]

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 18, 2012

1. Le Bassin Rond Marker

Inscription. 1861, le vignoble est en plein essor et avec lui le village dont la population a plus que doublé depuis le début de siècle. Pour les 2700 habitants, deux fontaines publiques ne suffisent plus. Une troisième, par souscription, est donc ediflée (rénovée en 1931) ainsi qu’un abreuvoir à bestiaux, déguisé en fontaine urbaine. La Place de la Porte Neuve devient celle du Bassin rond. [Translation by Google Translate (with modifications): The Round Basin In 1861, the vineyard is in full swing and with it the village whose population has more than doubled since the beginning of the century. For 2700 inhabitants, two public fountains no longer sufficient. A third, by subscription, is built (renovated in 1931) and a cattle trough, disguised as city fountain. Place de la Porte Neuve becomes the Round Basin.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.

Location. 43° 19.587′ N, 3° 2.691′ E. Marker is in Capestang, Occitanie (Occitania), in Hérault. It is at the intersection of Rue Gambetta and Rue Gigiry on Rue Gambetta. Touch for map. Marker

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is in this post office area: Capestang, Occitanie 34310, France. Touch for directions.

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: Le Domaine CASTRES (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Les Remparts (about 180 meters away); Rafle Du 9 Juin 1944 (about 180 meters away); L’Hôpital (about 210 meters away); La maison Lignon (about 210 meters away); La collégiale Saint Etienne (about 210 meters away); Porte de Béziers (about 210 meters away); Le Château de l’archevêque (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Capestang.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 18, 2012

2. Le Bassin Rond Marker

Cattle trough in the foreground, water fountain (and marker) in the background.

A Nearby Wall Mural image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 18, 2012

3. A Nearby Wall Mural

Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 446 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 7, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.