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La Fontaine aux Lepreux, Dole

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  • By angiec670
    The name apparently comes from 1636 when the town was under siege for 80 days during the ten years war (Franche Comté v the kingdom of France). The lepers were made to wash their clothes in the... 
    The name apparently comes from 1636 when the town was under siege for 80 days during the ten years war (Franche Comté v the kingdom of France). The lepers were made to wash their clothes in the...  more »
  • By Nfcor
    Unexpected place behind the city. Strangely named 'fontaine aux lépreux" as it only was utilized to wash the linen. 
    Unexpected place behind the city. Strangely named 'fontaine aux lépreux" as it only was utilized to wash the linen.  more »
  • By ojerio
    Despite being on the tourist map, this site is a little hard to find. It is cool and shady, a nice break on a sunny day. Apparently, it was used as a laundry and is similar to other such sites in... 
    Despite being on the tourist map, this site is a little hard to find. It is cool and shady, a nice break on a sunny day. Apparently, it was used as a laundry and is similar to other such sites in...  more »
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