We are blessed with two natural water-sources on the property. The most obvious of these is the well – le puit. There is also a fontaine, or water course on the western side of the property.

I can’t remember exactly who or when, but I recall working in the garden some years back when a couple of jovial local Creusois started chatting to me. They made a point of telling me that my well was the best in the village and that for many years they had diluted their pastis with water from the very same! Now I love a good pastis but I’m pretty sure it would render all but the most non-potable water vaguely drinkable. One of these days I’m going to have this local assertion tested by professionals.

It’s true, nevertheless, that when I had the septic tank installed very strict conditions were imposed by S.P.A.N.C. owing to the proximity to the natural water sources on the property.

The lid of the well is formed by a massive single stone disc that form part of the garden wall. I fully intend to rehabilitate the winch and chain one of these days soon. I’ve even managed to source a bucket that will suit the ensemble.

I am indeed blessed to have both  a well and a fontaine on the property.