Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Lavoir

La Canourgue developed around a Benedictine monastery, which was founded as early as the 7th century and grew ever larger through donations. The narrow streets in the old town center, with their houses built of fieldstone and half-timbered construction, convey a medieval impression.

The pond built at the source of the Bourlande served as a lavoir over centuries.

Nicole & François, our friendly and helpful hosts at Chambre d'hôtes Carillon & Cadran had told us about the remarkable wash houses in Melle, so we took a very worthwhile detour. Here is the Lavoir de Loubeau. A washhouse existed here since 1793. Today´s structure dates to the early 19th century. In 1837 it got modernized for hygiene and safety reasons. chambredhotescarillon.jimdo.com/

Nicole & François, our friendly and helpful hosts at Chambre d'hôtes Carillon & Cadran had told us about the remarkable wash houses in Melle, so we took a very worthwhile detour. Here is the Lavoir de Loubeau. A washhouse existed here since 1793. Today´s structure dates to the early 19th century. In 1837 it got modernized for hygiene and safety reasons. chambredhotescarillon.jimdo.com/

Nicole & François, our friendly and helpful hosts at Chambre d'hôtes Carillon & Cadran had told us about the remarkable wash houses in Melle, so we took a very worthwhile detour. Here is the Lavoir de Loubeau. A washhouse existed here since 1793. Today´s structure dates to the early 19th century. In 1837 it got modernized for hygiene and safety reasons. chambredhotescarillon.jimdo.com/

Nicole & François, our friendly and helpful hosts at Chambre d'hôtes Carillon & Cadran had told us about the remarkable wash houses in Melle, so we took a very worthwhile detour. Here is the Lavoir de Loubeau. A washhouse existed here since 1793. Today´s structure dates to the early 19th century. In 1837 it got modernized for hygiene and safety reasons. chambredhotescarillon.jimdo.com/

Nicole & François, our friendly and helpful hosts at Chambre d'hôtes Carillon & Cadran had told us about the remarkable wash houses in Melle, so we took a very worthwhile detour. Here is the Lavoir de Villiers, built mid of the 19th century. chambredhotescarillon.jimdo.com/

Nicole & François, our friendly and helpful hosts at Chambre d'hôtes Carillon & Cadran had told us about the remarkable wash houses in Melle, so we took a very worthwhile detour. Here is the Lavoir de Villiers, built mid of the 19th century. chambredhotescarillon.jimdo.com/

...the Fosse Dionne is for sure one of the nicest wash-houses in the whole of France. Actually there is a mythic secret. Deep inside lives a gaelic godess, who from time to time...