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Fontaine de Viljot

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Fontaine de Viljot

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  • Location: Isle-Et-Bardais, Montluçon, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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    August 25, 2023

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    This magical and mysterious place in the Tronçais forest is a circular fountain surrounded by legends and stories, some of which date back to Gallo-Roman times. You can admire the …
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    July 30, 2022

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    Magical fountain in the woods

    September 1, 2022

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    The Viljot fountain is the most famous fountain in Tronçais.
    It is located near a Gallo Roman site; its name comes from Villa Jovis (Villa of Jupiter).
    During the development of this source in 1900, the foresters engraved on the coping “The foresters at Velleda”. Velleda, a 1st century German druidess, had been brought back into fashion by 19th century romanticism and was considered the goddess of foresters.
    A legend tells that a convent and a church rose in these places and were engulfed because of the sacrileges carried out by the monks who lived there.
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    Fontaine de Viljot and étang de Pirot — loop in the Tronçais forest

    13.2km

    03:28

    110m

    110m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 250 m

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    Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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    Location: Isle-Et-Bardais, Montluçon, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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