Lavoir de Quincampoix
The communal washhouse was built at the request of the washerwomen. Quincampoix, in old French, meant "I don't care about the wind" because I turn with water.
This wash-house was built by the local council to meet a request from the local washerwomen. The stream that feeds it is called the Deffays. It rises in the forest. Unmaintained for a time, its restoration was taken over in the 1980s, when it became part of the local heritage. The restoration was carried out entirely by volunteers who love local heritage. A fine example of community solidarity.
Practical information
Opening times
Open all year round
Site theme
Minor heritage
Site category
No rating
Architectural style of the site
19th century
Access to the free site
Yes
Access map, location
Road (national / local) : 0.2 km
SNCF train station : 8 km
Spoken language
French
Facilities
Picnic area
Further information
Groups accepted from 6 to 25 persons
Pets allowed
Visible point of interest without tour
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