Ayen in days gone by

Parking at the far end of the mini-market car park.
(S/E) Head towards the walnut grove. Turn right onto the small path along the flower-covered embankment, then head downhill to the left. At the road, turn left, walk past the Fond du Jar washhouse and its carved fountain, and continue downhill to the Place d’Ayen Bas. A short break is in order.

(1) Walk between the cross and the drainage channel towards the Château de la Chabroulie, then continue straight ahead along the grassy path. At the second junction, turn left and carry on straight ahead.
At the first junction, turn slightly to the right. At the second junction, go straight on to the road, then turn left to the crossroads.

(2) Go down the few steps on the left to the Grande Font washhouse, walk round it and climb the wooden-step staircase opposite for 25 metres.
Take the grassy path on the left, walk past the Pissol washhouses, then continue uphill to Rue du Pissol. Carry on to the left, then turn right onto Rue de l’Ancienne Gare, walking alongside the church wall. At the stop sign, take the street on the left (Rue des Écoles), which will take you back to the mini-market car park (S/E).