Bateau Lavoir Saint-Julien

The world before washing machines!

Before we all had mains water and washing machines we had to find ways to wash our clothes. In Laval there were several of these floating wash houses along the river, and this is the last one left. ...

The praise for the courage and the abstention.

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The ability to get the kidneys to swallow the cloth, boil it and wash it in Mayenne was a motor, but what a negation po ...

How to wash his lingerie in the early 20th century ?

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The washing boat was used to be a special part of the Laval heritage, and was used to be very common by people who did not have the necessary means to wash their washing at home. ...

It is open to the public only in July and August and the visit is free

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This labour boat is classified historical monument, built in 1904, this ceased its activity in 1970. This can be seen from the outside but for the inside it is open to the public only in j...

The last boat still washing at water in Europe

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Very good explanations of the guide. The boat was superbly restored. A film makes us resurrect the last moments of this place. C' is very moving. Moreover the view of the old town view of the May...