Marechal Joffre place wash-house

  • Historic site and monument
  • Historic patrimony
  • Wash house
  • 19th C
Place Maréchal Joffre, 83630 Aups
Large covered wash-house of the commune whose construction was decided in 1850 and completed in 1852.
The stones of the curbstone, coming from the marble quarry of Aups, are polished by the numerous washerwomen who worked there.
The wooden bar was used to drain the linen. On the front part, the fountain is surmounted by a triangular pediment evoking the Trinity.

Rates

Rates

Free access.

Openings

Openings

All year 2025 - Open everyday

Location

Location

Marechal Joffre place wash-house
Place Maréchal Joffre, 83630 Aups

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French
Updated on 09 October 2022 at 15:00
by Office de Tourisme Intercommunal Lacs et Gorges du Verdon
(Offer identifier : 5506521)
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