Washrooms and Lavandières de Vailly

LAVANDIERES – LAVOIRS DE VALLY ON SAULDER

The Lavoir du Valroy (or Valleroy):

Located on the Grande Sauldre, near the castle area. He was particularly and benefited from the softness of the River waters.

The Great Bridge wash:

It was also on the Great Sauldre, at the crossing

Principal of the village. Unlike that of the Meunière (to be confirmed)

had a wash at the Meunière?) which was a little more « withdrawn » and calm,

Washing of the Grand Bridge was at the heart of the activity, where the passage was the most

frequent.

Ambience : Unlike the wash of the Grand Pont which was louder because of the passage, that of the Meunière had a more intimate, almost bucolic atmosphere.

A place of social life. Beyond the technical aspect, it was a « local newspaper » alive.

The lavenders spent hours there on their knees in their « Keeper » (a wooden box with straw), and that's where all the news of the village was exchanged.

It was often said that washing was the « Women ' s Parliament ».

Were there any other washes in Vailly? Certainly. Contact us.

There is no trace left of our washes.