Le lavoir de Septfonds - The Lavoir (wash-house) at Septfonds.

Le lavoir à Septfonds (89).

The Lavoir at Septfonds (89), Yonne, France.

A lavoir is an old wash-house, invariably on a stream or river so fresh running water was always available. The local women would have done their laundry here together.

(07/2009)

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