Château d'eau Baud-Chardonnet, Water tower in Plaine de Baud, Rennes, France
The Château d'eau Baud-Chardonnet is an octagonal water tower that rises approximately 23 meters (75 feet) above the Baud-Chardonnet district with two auxiliary buildings at its base. The structure displays solid construction typical of early 20th-century urban infrastructure.
The tower was built in 1919 and initially served as a water supply structure for the growing district. It later converted to grain storage as the area's industrial use changed over time.
The tower stands at Place Assia-Djebar and recalls Rennes' industrial past, particularly the textile manufacturing that shaped this district. Its location in the neighborhood has made it a landmark that residents and visitors recognize.
The tower is located at Place Assia-Djebar in the developing Baud-Chardonnet district and is easily reached on foot from the city center. The surrounding area continues to develop, and there are ongoing public discussions about the building's future use.
During one period of its long history, the tower's upper section unexpectedly housed a women's hair salon. This unusual use shows how flexibly such industrial buildings were repurposed over time.
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