The laundry in Tourettes-sur-Loup is very centrally located in the town, right on the main road Route de Vence and opposite the church of Saint Gregoire.
Like most washhouses in France, it was built in the 1800s as part of the prevention of the hygiene challenges of the time, which followed in the wake of the widespread pandemics that ravaged the 19th and 20th centuries.
In front of the washhouse is a very popular fountain, especially for cyclists who can fill their water bottles with fresh water.
Read the background article on the history of washhouses in France here .
By Tommy Sverre / 2021
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Churches & Chapels The sundial in church Saint-Grégoire
The sundial is recognized as one of the very first instruments that men used to measure the passage of time because of its simplicity.
Castels & Palaces Domaine des Courmettes
Domaine des Courmettes is located at the foot of the Pic de Courmettes at an altitude of 850m and is a great starting point for ...
Washhouses The washhouse on Route de Vence
In front of the washhouse is a very popular fountain, especially for cyclists who can fill their water bottles with fresh water.
Advertisement Domaine des Claus
The pioneers of bio-dynamic wines and olive oil, from the Domaine des Claus winery. Visit and tasting by appointment. .
Churches & Chapels Saint-Grégoire Church
The church is named after Pope Gregory the Great, who was a very important pope in the 6th century.
Aqueducts The red olive mill wheel
The mills were powered by water from an aqueduct that can still be seen today. It arcs over the old transportation route to Vence, today... ...
Churches & Chapels Chapel Saint-Jean in Tourrettes-sur-Loup
Chapel Saint-Jean in Tourrettes-sur-Loup was built in 1674 and then destroyed by a hurricane in 1925. In 1959, the chapel was given new life thanks ...
Museums Bastide aux Violettes
The museum allows you to discover the history of the Tourrettes, its terroir, all uses of the violet flower and to observe the cultivation methods ...
Selected experiences in cities close by Tourrettes-sur-Loup
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Saint-Paul de Vence Folon Chapel – The White Penitents in Saint-Paul de Vence
Discover the admirable Folon Chapel, a design by Jean-Michel Folon, who had strong ties to Saint-Paul de Vence.
Vence Saint Elisabeth Chapel
The Saint Elisabeth Chapel impresses with its rediscovered frescoes by Giovanni Canavesio, and its history dates back to the 14th century.
Saint-Paul de Vence Collegiate Church
The 17th century marked the golden age of the church in Saint-Paul de Vence. Here, in 1666, the church was raised by Bishop Antoine Godeau ...
Saint-Paul de Vence The Cemetery of Saint-Paul de Vence
The cemetery of Saint-Paul de Vence is one of the most visited cemeteries on the Côte d’Azur – here rests several celebrities – including Chagall, Escoffier ...
Saint-Paul de Vence Célestin Freinet School
The famous school teacher and pedagogue Célestin Freinet (1896-1966) taught in Saint-Paul de Vence between 1928 and 1933.
Vence Vence Museum
Vence Museum - Fondation Émile Hugues is located in the heart of the historic center and showcases temporary exhibitions and artists closely connected to the ...
Vence Cathedral Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativité
Here in the middle of the old medieval town of Vence, you will find France's smallest cathedral with a grand sound.
Vence Gombrowicz Museum
Dedicated to the Polish master writer Witold Gombrowicz and beautifully located in Villa Alexandrine
Saint-Paul de Vence Fondation Maeght Art Museum
Located near the famous village of St. Paul de Vence, the Fondation Maeght welcomes more than 100,000 visitors every year in ...
Vence The Pénitents Blancs Chapel in Vence
Considering its size, Vence has a relatively large number of chapels. Most are on the edge of town and in ..
Vence Rosary Chapel in Vence by Matisse
The Rosary Chapel by Matisse is together with the cathedral in the old town Vence’s biggest attraction and one of Henri Matisse’s greatest masterpieces.
