The Fountain

In the middle of the 19th century, Moissac-Bellevue had a total of 260 inhabitants, among which 200 lived in the heart of the village. But there was no water and the residents had to get water at the "font vièio" located at the bottom of the village, 600m, and then at the "font novo" located above, but the river bed was dry in summer. In 1860, the municipality decided to purchase a source close to Vérignon, on the territory of the town of Aups 11km from the village, and the construction of a fountain in the village. The pipe work and construction of the fountain were completed in 1875. The amount of the building works ruined the municipal finances, and the town council had to sell the vast forest of Pelenc to the State to cover the debts.