Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Arpajon

A first church in Châtres, what was the name of the settlement in the early times, got replaced already in 1006. Later a priory was added. In 1265 a "Hotel-Dieu" existed here for the accommodation of travelers. During the Hundred Years War, the fortified town was besieged by King Edward III´s army. At that time the church, in which 800 refugees sought shelter, was burned leaving no survivors. The church got rebuilt, renovated, restorated and still serves the parish. Benjamin Franklin, politician, scientist, inventor, one of the "Founding Fathers of the United States", who lived as a diplomat in France 1776–1785, installed a lighting rod on this church in 1782.

The more and the longer I have travelled - the more I loved launderettes, especially, when I am walking. There is a relaxing hour to spend at least, waiting for the washing machine and then listening to the dryer. It´s such a good feeling to know, that all socks, pants and shirts in the backpack have this fresh smell. I remember that there is a "clean machine" in Penny Lane. Here are some more clean machines.

The more and the longer I have travelled - the more I loved launderettes, especially, when I am walking. There is a relaxing hour to spend at least, waiting for the washing machine and listening to the dryer. It´s such a good feeling to know, that all socks, pants and shirts in the backpack have this fresh smell.

In 1470, Louis Malet Graville, Seigneur of Chartres, commissioned to build this hall, to create a prosperous market here. The rectangular hall is about 35 meters long and 18 meters wide, it is one of the largest in the region. 48 old oak beams on sandstone-foundations hold up the roof. In 1820, the Duc Mouchy, descendant of the noble family, sold the hall to the city of Arpajon. Meanwhile the hall is well restorated and twice per week, here is the market.