A lavoir is a public place in France which is set aside for the washing of clothes, usually situated on a spring or beside/ near a river.
The use of lavoirs has steadily declined as the world became modernized with piped water supplies and drain systems.
Some communes have restored their ancient lavoirs some dating back to the 10th century.
Our cottage comes complete with a modern washing machine and a thermal outdoor dryer (clothes line) which is visible from the road and usually catches the attention of walkers, pony riders when my "knickers" are blowing in the wind!
The photos are lavoirs in the area that I have discovered while on my walks.
P.S. "knickers" were removed by the censor.
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