Lavoir in Hyeres

Tomorrow (friday) we'll leave our camping place in the sun and start our way back home.
We don't like to drive too long as it is still a vacationday and not work, so today is a lazy one.....
This photo is from wednesday and it is an old and totally renovated washhouse. In 1888 the people of Hyeres came here to do their laundry.
Next to this they have a lovely garden filled with flowers were the wonen could sit after their hard work........at least I hope they did :)

[Angelika van Rooyen]

Sure it was very hard work for the woman then but also very socialising, big chatter happening. Now we chat in our phones without seeing the opposite :(

[Francoise]

another peaceful scene

[Diana]

Great find and shot, I so agree with Angelika ;-)

[Lou Ann]

A wonderful image. So nice to know the history.

[Jacqueline]

@angelikavr @francoise @ludwigsdiana @louannwarren Thank you for your nice comments ladies! I agree with you that besides the hard work the people had more time for eachother than these days.

[Casablanca]

I was wondering if you jumped in there for a quick bath!

[Nina Ganci]

magnificent capture and history! wonder if the women did sit and relax or just chatted as they washed

[KoalaGardens🐨]

lovely :)

[PhotoCrazy]

Nice pic, wonderful timbers!!

[Jacqueline]

@casablanca Wasn't possible, they put in grates, pity though.....it was very hot ....I could have used some cooling down. Back in the days they used it for their laundry ;D

[Jacqueline]

@ninaganci @koalagardens @photographycrazy Thank you all for your lovely comments!

[Rob Z]

How interesting - at first I thought it was some form of exercise pool - maybe for horses.......

[Jacqueline]

@robz haha, could have been, they tell us it was for doing the laundry......
Just kidding, they have a lot of these places in France, and I always enjoy it if I find them.

[Tina]

Goede reis

[Pyrrhula]

Mooi die dakconstructie. Goede reis en welkom terug.

[bkb in the city]

Very nice shot

[Jacqueline]

@tstb13 @pyrrhula @bkbinthecity Thank you all for the comments and travel wishes!

[Dione Giorgio]

I like this - a reminder of years gone by. There are still a few - not sure if with running water - around the Maltese Islands serving as tourist attractions.

[Margo Sayer]

There are at least 3 not far from us. Whilst their original use is no longer required, those near us are ponds.

[Hazel]

I love seeing these old lavoirs in France. We once saw a very large one and a man was swimming round and round in it.

[Frogger]

We are get-pushed partners for next week. Would you like to try some night photography? Here is a guide from DPS that might be helpful. https://digital-photography-school.com/ultimate-guide-night-photography/

[Jacqueline]

@tdaug80 So sorry, for not replying sooner, we had a few days no internet and no wifi! I'll try to do something with the night photography, thank you for the link!