Wash-houses

They can be found in almost every hamlet in Les Orres, but their purpose is no longer purely ornamental. Although the mid-twentieth century saw a decline in their use, they were once an essential place for socialising, as women used to gather there to do their washing. The Bua, the great bi-annual wash, thus took several days and followed a very precise ritual that culminated in the arduous operations of rinsing and drying..