Southern France Spring Water Town

The town of Spring Water lives up to its name, situated by a spring water river formed by a spring (the name of the river is unknown). The clear, emerald green river is the soul and backbone of this small town. It is said to be the largest and most important underground spring in France, with water temperatures around 0°C all year round. At the entrance of the village, a small square is surrounded by several ancient plane trees. The huge canopy covers the square, and sunlight filters through the shade, casting dappled spots on the ground, resembling twinkling stars in the night sky. At the end of the Spring Water River are high mountains (the name of the mountain range is not known). Following the river upstream to trace the source of the spring, one can see the turbulent water gushing out from the crevices at the foot of the mountain, with white water flowers boiling and roaring, converging into the mountain stream from different directions. The loud sound of the water echoes through the valley. The river surface gradually widens, and the water flow gradually slows down. The blue sky and white clouds in the high sky, the lush red cliffs of the mountains, the towering plane trees on the banks, and the green water plants at the bottom of the river... all reflect the clear river water into a blue-green hue. On the cliff top on the opposite bank, there stands a castle-like building. Unfortunately, it can only be viewed from a distance and cannot be approached. What it is, when it was built, and why it was built are all unknown. Perhaps it was a defensive fortress built during times of war to resist foreign enemies? By the riverbank, there is an ancient paper-making factory that resembles a museum. People demonstrate traditional paper-making methods inside and sell some paper-made paintings and crafts. It is said that in the 16th century, traditional handmade paper was made here, and the large waterwheel in the river was used to provide power for paper-making. The small town built along the river is tranquil and full of aura. The stone-built church, the stone-built small bridge, the ancient waterwheel tirelessly turning, the cafes, small shops, and ordinary residences are all quiet and elegant, without the hustle and bustle of the city. Outside the village, there is a large RV campsite, with many high-end RVs parked by tourists on vacation. The campsite is well-equipped, surrounded by greenery and blooming flowers. A small café, established in 1926, stands alone on the upstream riverbank. With a simple door frame, a simple awning, and simple small tables and chairs casually placed under the shade of the plane trees. The exquisite small house is set upstream, offering a variety of drinks; the clean restroom is set downstream, spacious, bright, and well-equipped. Order a drink, get two different flavored ice cream scoops, sit under the shade of the plane trees, watch the green mountains embrace the flowing water and wild ducks swimming, listen to the sound of the wind, water, and birds, and fully enjoy the gifts of nature, feeling how peaceful, pleasant, and beautiful life is!