The washhouses of Tavers
Tavers is crossed by the Lien river and has many ancient remains, including its famous wash-houses.
Description
Description of heritage
Descriptif du centre d'interprétation
The Lien flows through the village of Tavers. To the south of the main road, the river branches off, diverted and captured by the past needs of the many mills and washhouses.
The washhouses, built in the 19th century, were equipped with poplar washing boards (a wood that does not stain clothes). The one at La Guizarde was very popular until the 1960s.Descriptif du parc et jardin
The Lien flows through the village of Tavers. To the south of the main road, the river branches off, diverted and captured by the past needs of the many mills and washhouses.
The washhouses, built in the 19th century, were equipped with poplar washing boards (a wood that does not stain clothes). The one at La Guizarde was very popular until the 1960s.Descriptif du musée
The Lien flows through the village of Tavers. To the south of the main road, the river branches off, diverted and captured by the past needs of the many mills and washhouses.
The washhouses, built in the 19th century, were equipped with poplar washing boards (a wood that does not stain clothes). The one at La Guizarde was very popular until the 1960s.Descriptif du site et monument historique
The Lien flows through the village of Tavers. To the south of the main road, the river branches off, diverted and captured by the past needs of the many mills and washhouses.
The washhouses, built in the 19th century, were equipped with poplar washing boards (a wood that does not stain clothes). The one at La Guizarde was very popular until the 1960s.
Visit
Individual free visit permanently: yes