Courtenay Washhouses
Presentation
Originally, these "gabouillons", as they were called in the region, were very basic reservoirs dug out near the streams.
The washhouses of Courtenay can be found in the village itself and at Lancin, Tirieu, Poleyrieu, Boulieu and Le Broquet.
The washhouses of Courtenay can be found in the village itself and at Lancin, Tirieu, Poleyrieu, Boulieu and Le Broquet.
All of the washhouses were built in the same layout, with a roof to protect the washerwomen from the rain or sun. To allow daylight through, the working area was never protected by a wall.
Themes
- Type of culturel patrimony :
- Historic site and monument
- Historical patrimony :
- Historic patrimony
- Wash house
Contact
Courtenay Washhouses
38510
Courtenay
Phone : +33 4 74 80 19 59
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Lavoirs de Courtenay
38510
Courtenay
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 45.729096
Longitude : 5.378661