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Fontaine de Viljot

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Fontaine de Viljot

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Fontaine de Viljot

Name: Fontaine de Viljot
Rating: 2

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

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1. Fontaine de Viljot and étang de Pirot — loop in the Tronçais forest

13.2km

03:28

110m

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

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2. Fontaine de Viljot – Chêne Carré loop from Saint-Bonnet-Tronçais

7.22km

01:54

60m

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

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3. Chêne Carré – Fontaine de Viljot loop from Saint-Bonnet-Tronçais

5.38km

01:26

60m

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

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Paul_C

August 25, 2023

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 inscription "The foresters at Velleda" on the edge of the fountain, in homage to the Germanic druidess who was venerated as the goddess of the forest. You can also try your luck by throwing a coin or a pin into the water, as some traditions say this will allow you to make a wish or get married. And if you're brave enough, you can visit the fountain at midnight on Christmas Eve, where some say you can hear the bells and moans of buried monks who have been punished for their sins.

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Probus

September 1, 2022

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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Elevation 250 m

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

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Fontaine de Viljot

1. Fontaine de Viljot and étang de Pirot — loop in the Tronçais forest

2. Fontaine de Viljot – Chêne Carré loop from Saint-Bonnet-Tronçais

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