Lavoirs or wash houses are to be found throughout France and were still in use in the mid-20th century. They provided shelter to washerwomen all year round. This one is in Suèvres.
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The Loire Valley and especially Blois
Lavoirs or wash houses are to be found throughout France and were still in use in the mid-20th century. They provided shelter to washerwomen all year round. This one is in Suèvres.
For other entries in the City Daily Photo Theme Day, click here.
Very peaceful!
What a beautiful scene though it makes me appreciate my clothes washer.
It looks so quaint to us now, but I’m sure lots of hard work went on there in the “old days”. Nice choice for the theme day!
Well I see we are on the same page today. Yours is wonderful ! Bravo.
Such a pretty shelter LDP.
i’ve never seen one! It’s a charming shelter.
This is such a beautiful image. Makes me wish I was there.
@William – Yes, a lovely spot.
@Kay – I certainly agree with you there!
@Halcyon – Especially in the winter!
@Stuart – What a coincidence! I love your black & white version
@Grace – The lavoirs are often highly decorated in the summer with flowers
@EC Camera Girl – Most villages have them. This particular one has at least two.
@Sharon – We came across it quite by accident when cycling one day
That really is one of the prettiest shelters I’ve ever seen.