Construction of well 4e quart XVIe siècle (≈ 1687)
Cylindrical building and statues erected.
12 mai 1927
Registration MH
Registration MH 12 mai 1927 (≈ 1927)
Protection for historical monuments.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Puits, in the farm of Chazelac: inscription by order of 12 May 1927
Key figures
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Origin and history
The Breuillet well, built in the 4th quarter of the 16th century, is distinguished by its remarkable architecture. It is covered with a cylindrical stone edicle, pierced with four curved openings and surmounted by a dome. Originally, four statues of naked men decorated the amounts, three of which remain today. Each is surmounted by a group of symbolic objects, and an inscription surrounds the monument under the dome. This well illustrates the craftsmanship and construction techniques of the Renaissance in the Poitevin region.
The well was listed as historic monuments by order of 12 May 1927, thereby recognizing its heritage value. Located in the farm of Chazelac, in Breuillet (Charente-Maritime), it bears witness to the rural and architectural heritage of New Aquitaine. Its edicle, combining functionality and decoration, reflects the aesthetic and practical concerns of the modern era.
Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its protected status and precise location: 39bis Route de Chalézac, 17920 Breuillet. Although its original use is still linked to water supply, its conservation allows us to study the sculptural traditions and materials used in the region in the 16th century.
