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The well of the Lambres Presbytery, also known as the Amber Well, is a 16th-century vestige located in the district of L-Ambre, on the town of Tournus. This monument, typical of Renaissance civil architecture, bears witness to the importance of collective water points in medieval and renaissant cities. Its inclusion in the additional inventory of historic monuments in 1935 underscores its heritage value, although its condition has deteriorated over time, especially in 2017 when it was invaded by vegetation.

Built during a period marked by urban and agricultural development in Burgundy, this well illustrates the practical needs of local communities. In modern times, public wells played a central role in day-to-day life, providing drinking water, domestic and sometimes artisanal activities. Their presence also reflected a social organization where access to water was a collective issue, often managed by religious or municipal institutions.

The listing of the well by order of 12 March 1935 allowed its partial preservation, although the sources do not mention any major restoration. In 2017, his neglect, characterized by invasive vegetation, was documented, highlighting the challenges of conservation of small rural heritage. Today, there is still a discreet but valuable testimony of local history, linked to the evolution of the neighbourhood of L.

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