Ensisheim · 68
Washhouses
Old Washhouse
Built in the 19th century, Alsatian washhouses line the rivers. The restored Ensisheim washhouse borders the Quatelbach and opens onto a walk along the town's ramparts.
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Siltzheim · 67
Washhouses
Old Washhouse
The association Les Amis du Gutebrunne et du Patrimoine de Siltzheim, founded in 1999, restored the old washhouse and its surroundings. It organizes an annual festival in June and ensures the site's upkeep.
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Haguenau · 67
Washhouses
The Hundshof Washhouse
This historic washhouse, fed by a still-active spring, is the last of its kind in Haguenau. Located on the forest edge along a cycling route, it dates back to 1887 and features an ergonomic design in Vosges sandstone.
Discover this placeGuewenheim · 68
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Guewenheim
Guewenheim, an Alsatian village founded by Chief Gebwin, was destroyed during the Thirty Years' War and repopulated by Swiss emigrants in 1679. Its history includes early 20th-century potash mining and the impact of world conflicts.
Discover this placeOberdorf-Spachbach · 67
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Washhouse
This wooden washhouse, possibly from the 19th or 20th century, is located on the edge of the Sauer River. Supported by posts on cement piles, it features movable platforms operated by pulleys and chains.
Discover this placeWœrth · 67
Washhouses
Washhouse
This 19th-century washhouse on the edge of the Sauer River was used before World War II. Its oak structure and overhanging roof protect a staircase leading down to the washing area, where adjustable boards followed the river's level.
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