Regard de la Prise des Eaux du Pré-Saint-Gervais

The Regard de la Prise des Eaux stands as a small, stone-roofed building tucked into the landscape, recognizable by its vaulted ceiling and heavy iron door. It served as a critical collection point for the waters of the Saint-Gervais springs, which fed Paris for centuries. In sixteen oh five, King Henry the Fourth personally inspected these very structures to ensure the capital’s water supply remained secure. This stone box acted as a gateway for water flowing through ancient pipes toward the city.