Creys-Mépieu Washhouses
Presentation
Originally, these "gabouillons", as they were called in the region, were very basic reservoirs dug out near the streams.
The village of Creys-Mépieu has a washhouse in each hamlet. The one in Daleignieu has recently been restored.
The village of Creys-Mépieu has a washhouse in each hamlet. The one in Daleignieu has recently been restored.
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
Creys-Mépieu Washhouses
38510
Creys-Mépieu
Phone : +33 4 74 80 19 59
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Lavoirs de Creys-Mépieu
38510
Creys-Mépieu
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 45.728336
Longitude : 5.48869