Vasselin Washhouses

Historic site and monument

38890 Vasselin

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In Vasselin, the "Grand Vent" washhouse stands in the middle of the forest, and another washhouse can be found outside the school.

Originally, these "gabouillons", as they were called in the region, were very basic reservoirs dug out near the streams.

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