La Farge Washhouse
La Farge Washhouse is a small rural washhouse in the hamlet of La Farge. It was once used by local residents for communal laundry.
La Farge Washhouse is a modest yet characteristic rural washhouse located in the hamlet of La Farge, within Sennecey-le-Grand. Fed by local groundwater or a small spring, it provided an essential place where villagers—especially women—gathered to wash clothes, exchange news, and share daily life. Likely dating from the late 18th or 19th century, it embodies the practical architecture of traditional French washhouses and remains a small but meaningful element of the commune’s historic heritage.
All About the Washhouse
The lavoir’s walls are
stone masonry (stone).
The lavoir's basin is
a square (carré) stone
The water supply is
fed by groundwater or a local spring / water source.
Gallery of the Washhouse
Location of the Washhouse
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