Visit of Villerville - The Washhouse

Today, the Villerville washhouse is a place where everyone likes to meet. It dates back to the end of the 19th century, when the village developed thanks to the arrival of tourists via the rise of the train.
Until the 1830's and 1840's, Villerville was only a small town with half-timbered houses, bordered by a stream called the Douet. There was no running water and it was not until 1892, when the Countess of Landal gave up a plot of land to build the market place and a wash house, that the first hygienic measures appeared.
The washhouse has a modest architecture typical of the 19th century with a slate roof structure resting on large cast iron legs. The roof goes around the washhouse and is open on the central part, allowing to collect rainwater.