Washhouse trails

Set off to discover washhouses through organised trails by bike, car, on foot or by boat

By bike, by car

Discovery walks of the Yvelines washhouses

6 trails from 45 km to 130 km

Avallonnais trail

Discovering washhouses in the Avallonnais area (32 washhouses)

Trail of washhouses and washerwomen (Meuse)

8 washhouses (70 km)

On foot

Longué-Jumelles (Maine-et-Loire)

Washhouse walk

Saint-Georges-des-Sept-Voies (Maine-et-Loire)

Walk or mountain-bike ride (11 km and 5 washhouses)
Map and location of the washhouses

Moncontour (Vienne)

Washhouse path (20 washhouses)

Bucy le Long (Aisne)

Walk or mountain-bike ride (6 km and 7 washhouses)

Le Poët (Hautes-Alpes)

Trail around washhouses and fountains

Saint-Paul-le-Jeune (Ardèche)

Washhouse walking guide (9 washhouses)

The North washhouses

The South washhouses

Lamballe (Côtes-d'Armor)

Washhouse path (9 washhouses)

Trégueux (Côtes-d'Armor)

Every year in June, the washhouse walk gathers several hundred walkers in good spirits along a marked 8 km trail. This walk forms a loop that lets you discover the 7 fountain-washhouses of Trégueux, the Manoir du Gué Lambert and the Saint-Jean du Créac'h chapel.

Download the walk route

By boat

Pontrieux (Côtes-d'Armor)

About forty decorated washhouses. Visit by boat.
Information on the website of the Pontrieux tourist office .

Practical advice

Bike trails
  • Check the condition of your bike before setting off
  • Take a map or a GPS
  • Bring water and snacks
  • Follow the highway code
Walking trails
  • Wear suitable walking shoes
  • Check the weather before setting off
  • Tell someone your itinerary
  • Respect nature and private property
Car trails
  • Plan your stops and parking
  • Respect the speed limits
  • Beware of narrow country roads
  • Check the opening hours of the sites
Boat visits
  • Book in advance in high season
  • Wear suitable clothing
  • Listen to the safety instructions
  • Respect the aquatic environment

About the trails

These trails let you discover washhouses in their natural and historical setting. Each mode of transport offers a different experience: the slowness of walking to observe the details, the freedom of the bike to cover more distance, the comfort of the car for families, or the originality of the boat for a unique approach.

Feel free to contact the local tourist offices for further information about the trails and visiting conditions.