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.
Le Bassin Rond. [The Round Basin]. 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.
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. Marker is at the intersection of Rue Gambetta and Rue Gigiry on Rue Gambetta. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Capestang, Occitanie 34310, France. Touch for directions.
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
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 18, 2012
2. Le Bassin Rond Marker
Cattle trough in the foreground, water fountain (and marker) in the background.
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 358 times since then. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 7, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
