Well-heads
Non-potable water
In this land of natural springs, numerous ancient springs were built in the 19th c., based on simple plans and made with noble materials. Some of them have been renovated.
MONCAUP
12 well-heads
Moncaup is rich in an exceptional hydraulic system. You will be able to discover, at the bend of 4 pedestrian circuits, 12 fountains. They sometimes have a water trough, a basin or a washhouse and then the water flows back to a tributary of the Adour.
At the beginning of the 19th century, Moncaup had about twenty fountains forming a drinking water network in this vast commune with a scattered population. In 1998, the municipal council decided to safeguard 12 fountains as part of the village's collective memory.
Website: http://gens-de-la-fontaine.fr/
AUBOUS
Well-head Sainte-Quitterie
According to the legend, the Saint Quitterie Spring has medicinal qualities for the soul and the body.
The water is still drinkable.
CONCHEZ-DE-BEARN
Well-head of Paul
Brick dome, rectangular opening with freestone frame.
Lined with terracotta tiles.
GARLIN
Well-head Houn de Caouté
Old foutain dating 1815. Built in stone, bent to keep the freshness of the water.
Wooden door protecting the reserve of water.
LEMBEYE
Well-head Menjoulou
Fountain dome of 1780, built by stones ans pebbles.
Back not walled up during his restauration in 2016, to allow to observe the progress of the water.
SAINT-JEAN-POUDGE
Well-head Houn de Barrère
Source covered with a stony kiosk.