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On the banks of the river - HFF

On the banks of the river - HFF
Opposite is the "Saint Julien" boat washhouse, the last remaining example of a boat laundry. The city of Laval owns the two last ones in France, a unique heritage in Europe. These boats, which appeared in the mid-19th century, are a reminder of a traditional activity that has disappeared forever.

SUR LES BORDS DE LA RIVIERE. En face on voit le bateau lavoir "Saint Julien", dernier témoin de la buanderie batelière. La Ville de Laval est propriétaire des deux derniers en France, un patrimoine unique en Europe. Ces bateaux apparus au milieu du 19e siècle sont le souvenir d'une activité traditionnelle à jamais disparue.

AM UFER DES FLUSSES. Gegenüber sieht man das Bootswaschhaus "Saint Julien", den letzten Zeugen der Schiffswäscherei. Die Stadt Laval ist Eigentümerin der beiden letzten in Frankreich, einem in Europa einzigartigen Kulturerbe. Diese Boote, die Mitte des 19. Jh. auftauchten, sind eine Erinnerung an eine traditionelle Tätigkeit, die für immer verschwunden ist.

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 Dinesh
Dinesh club
Interesting. First time heard /came across 'Boat laundry' and googled it...!
;HFF Have a great weekend
4 months ago. Edited 4 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to Dinesh club
Thanks Dinesh. It's really fascinating when you read about their history. These immobile ships where people came to wash their clothes, had been put out of service in the 1960s, with the arrival of the washing machine. They used to be everywhere in France (including on the Seine in Paris) - nowadays the two last ones can be seen in this town.
4 months ago.
 Dimas Sequeira
Dimas Sequeira club
Lumière et composition magnifiques! HFF, Christa!
4 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to Dimas Sequeira club
Merci Dimas, c'était la fin d'après-midi d'une belle journée ensoleillée. Bon dimanche.
4 months ago.
 LotharW
LotharW club
Eine schöne Stimmung dort. HFF, Christa. Ich wünsche Dir ein schönes und sonniges Wochenende! Bleib gesund.
4 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to LotharW club
Danke Lothar, heute war es sehr sonnig, aber morgen ist Regen und "Wärme" angesagt ! Dir auch ein schönes Wochenende.
4 months ago.
 Fred Fouarge
Fred Fouarge club
HFF-Christa erg mooi perpectief
4 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to Fred Fouarge club
Danke Fred, das ist der Uferweg längs des Flusses Mayenne. Schönes Wochenende.
4 months ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
wie schoen!

wish you a beautiful Friday!
4 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to Annemarie club
Danke Annemarie, das Ende eines sonnigen Wintertages ist immer besonders schön. Ein gutes Wochenende.
4 months ago.
 Max Biobauer
Max Biobauer club
Ich vermute, dass dort Melktechnik hergestellt wird. De Laval ist zumindest hier dafür bekannt. HFF
4 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to Max Biobauer club
Danke Jens. Also, dort auf diesen Wasch-Booten konnte man früher, vor der Waschmaschine, die Wäsche waschen. Und ja, DE LAVAL ist eine Marke für Melktechnick, deren Sitz in Elancourt (Grossraum Paris) ist. Die Marke heisst so wegen ihres Begründers Gustaf de Laval (hat also nichts mit der Stadt Laval zu tun). Einen schönen Sonntag.
4 months ago.
Max Biobauer club has replied to Christa1004 club
Hab ich mir das googeln gespart. :-) In den 90ern hatten wir noch 500 Milchkühe. Die komplette Technik war von de Laval und inzwischen ist in Sichtweite von meinem Haus das mehrere Hektar große weltweite Logistikzentrum von de Laval in unserem Gewerbegebiet.
Hab nun aber doch gegoogelt und erfahren, dass die Firma in Schweden gegründet wurde und noch immer ihren Hauptsitz dort hat.
4 months ago. Edited 4 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to Max Biobauer club
Hab auch gegoogelt und gesehen, dass die überall in Europa Filialen haben. Der Sitz in Elancourt ist also nur der franz. Sitz.
4 months ago. Edited 4 months ago.
 Schussentäler
Schussentäler club
HFF und ein schönes Winterwochenende
4 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to Schussentäler club
Danke Reiner, dir einen schönen Sonntag.
4 months ago.
 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club
A nicely lit scene here. Well done.

HFF, enjoy the day. Herb
4 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to Herb Riddle club
Thanks Herb, the light of a sunny winter day, at the end of the afternoon. Have a nice Sunday.
4 months ago.
 David Slater (Spoddendale)
David Slater (Spodde… club
I had never heard about boat wash-houses/laundries before Christa. An interesting concept. HFF and happy weekend.
4 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to David Slater (Spodde… club
Thanks David, I think that's the case for a lot of people. These immobile ships where people came to wash their clothes, had been put out of service in the 1960s, with the arrival of the washing machine. They used to be everywhere in France (including on the Seine in Paris) - nowadays the two last ones can be seen in this town.
4 months ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Interesting notes and a nice capture in lovely light, Christa
HFF and a good weekend
4 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to Roger (Grisly) club
Thanks Roger, these boat washhouses have a very intersting story. Wishing you a nice Sunday.
4 months ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
Beautiful light and images, Christa, with interesting notes. HFF and have a great weekend.
4 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to tiabunna club
Thanks George, these boat washhouses are the only ones remaining in France. Have a nice Sunday.
4 months ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Beautiful image, well framed by the trees.
hFF
4 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen club
Thanks Jaap, I actually looked for a few trees to frame it;-) Have a nice Sunday.
4 months ago.
 Xata
Xata club
Love the framing with the tree branches on top, HFF Christa
4 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to Xata club
Thanks Isabel, as I wrote it to Jaap I actually looked for a few branches to "fill" my photo... Have a nice Sundy.
4 months ago.
 Angelofruhr
Angelofruhr club
HFF, Christa!
4 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to Angelofruhr club
Danke Angelika, dir einen schönen Sonntag.
4 months ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
Two gorgeous pictures and great information.
HFF Christa and a good weekend.
4 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne club
Thanks Rosalyn, the story of these boat washhouses is really interesting. Have a nice Sunday.
4 months ago.
 Marco F. Delminho
Marco F. Delminho club
Sehr schönes Farbenspiel!

HFF, Christa!
4 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to Marco F. Delminho club
Danke Marco, es waren wirklich herrliche Lichtverhältnisse an diesem Tag. Einen schönen Sonntag.
4 months ago.
 David G Johnson
David G Johnson club
An interesting quote there Christa'.. sometimes called ''things we didn't know - we didn't know''
can see the washouse too on 'Street view' - it appears to be a fine old town,.. a HFF from Dj.
4 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to David G Johnson club
Thanks David, it's a beautiful town with an old center. You'll get an idea if you have a look on this photo, with the oldest street in town. Have a nice Sunday.
4 months ago.
 Ecobird
Ecobird club
Beautiful light and an attractive image Christa. I love the PiP also. Fascinating information - I had also not realised these boat laundries existed.

HFF and have a good weekend
4 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to Ecobird club
Thanks Carol, I think that's the case for a lot of people. These immobile ships where people came to wash their clothes, had been put out of service in the 1960s, with the arrival of the washing machine. They used to be everywhere in France (including on the Seine in Paris) - nowadays the two last ones can be seen in this town. Have a nice Sunday.
4 months ago.
 Stephan Fey
Stephan Fey club
HFF, Christa! Wünsche dir ein schönes Wochenende!
4 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to Stephan Fey club
Danke Stephan, und dir einen schönen Sonntag.
4 months ago.
 trester88
trester88 club
Schönes warmes Licht.
Wir haben diese Tradition gegen Waschmaschinen getauscht.
HFF und ein schönes Wochenende, Christa!
4 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to trester88 club
Danke Wilhelm, genau : in den 60er Jahren kamen die Waschmaschinen in viele Haushalte, da brauchte man nicht mehr seine Wäsche mühselig am Fluss zu waschen... Einen schönen Sonntag.
4 months ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
Wunderbares Licht, Christa ! Hab ein angenehmes Wochenende und HFF !
4 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to Ulrich John club
Danke Ulrich, das herrliche Licht am Ende eines sonnigen Wintertages. Einen schönen Sonntag.
4 months ago.
 Edna Edenkoben
Edna Edenkoben club
Schön! Tolles Licht und mir gefällt, wie die Äste ins Bild hineinragen. Und etwas Nostalgisches (also das Bootswaschhaus) sehe ich auch immer gern. Schon interessant, dass man Boote waschen muss, man glaubt ja, es sei gar nicht nötig, weil sie im Wasser sind ;-)

HFF Christa und ein schönes Wochenende!
4 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to Edna Edenkoben club
Danke Edna. Haha, die Boote wurden sicher nie gewaschen (!!), aber dienten als "manuelle Waschmaschine" für viele Wäscherinnen damals. Das war eine harte Arbeit... Einen sonnigen Sonntag.
4 months ago.
 Adele
Adele club
Lovely light and fine composition!
HFF and a good weekend, Christa
4 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to Adele club
Thanks Adele, great that you like it. Enjoy your Sunday.
4 months ago.
 Boarischa Krautmo
Boarischa Krautmo club
HFF und ein schönes Wochenende!
4 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to Boarischa Krautmo club
Danke Markus, dir einen schönen Sonntag.
4 months ago.
 Loose_Grip/Pete
Loose_Grip/Pete club
Lovely capture.
Belated HFF Christa. Enjoy the w/e.
4 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to Loose_Grip/Pete club
Thanks Pete, wishing you a nice Sunday.
4 months ago.
 Peter_Private_Box
Peter_Private_Box club
Hi Christa
I like this picture very much!
It is a very different and exciting composition
Fantastic colours too.
Sadly, I don't have any memories of visiting Laval on my trips to Rennes area, so this is nice for me to see what I missed!
Best Wishes, (slightly late) HFF, a good week ahead, and stay safe!!
Peter
4 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to Peter_Private_Box club
Thanks Peter, what a pity, Laval is a beautiful city about 75 km from Rennes. Click on my key word "Laval", you'll find all my photos about the town. Best wishes and a nice Sunday.
4 months ago.
 Leo W
Leo W club
Das ist ein besonderes Boot, schönes Bild
4 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to Leo W club
Danke Leo, ja, das Boot hat eine lange Geschichte. Heute kann man es als Museum besichtigen. Einen schönen Sonntag.
4 months ago.
 Percy Schramm
Percy Schramm club
Wunderschöner Blick über den Fluss mit tollem Licht. HFF, hab ein gutes Wochenende, Christa !
4 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to Percy Schramm club
Danke Percy, der Uferweg verläuft fast durch die ganze Stadt, ein angenehmer Spaziergang am Fluss. Einen schönen Sonntag.
4 months ago.
 Gillian Everett
Gillian Everett club
Lovely light, and scene
4 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to Gillian Everett club
Thanks Gillian, it's a much-appreciated walk along the river.
4 months ago.
 Trudy Tuinstra
Trudy Tuinstra club
beautiful. Have a nice week
4 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to Trudy Tuinstra club
Thank you Trudy, have a nice Sunday evening.
4 months ago.
 J. Gafarot
J. Gafarot club
Merveilleuse lumière !!!
Belle photo.
4 months ago.
Christa1004 club has replied to J. Gafarot club
Merci José, la belle lumière d'un froid après-midi d'hiver...
4 months ago.

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