Overpriced coin laundry that isn't even open late, or have dryer sheets…read more
The hours said it would close at 9:30pm. I wasn't sure how though since there wasn't a soul in sight.
The front lights turned off at 9:28pm followed by the front door closing automatically. My wash cycle had two minutes remaining when the door closed so I stayed inside until about 10:15pm. There is a large square button to the right of the door that will let you out after hours.
To use the washer:
Pour detergent in top compartment and close lid. Insert clothes inside machine and close the door. Select how you want it washed. (I used "C" for synthetic-blends) Then walk over to the kiosk, insert your money and input the washing machine number.
To use the dryer:
Put your clothes inside machine and close the door. Select the temperature (all the way to the left is the hottest, and sll the way to tue right is for delicate heat). Walk over to kiosk, insert your money and input the drying machine number.
I chose the wash cycle that would be the quickest and that was 40 minutes. The dry cycle doesn't has low, medium and high heat. For fear of shrinking my clothes, I used a medium-low setting but, of course, it then took 3 cycles at 15 minutes each to dry it all.
Wash cycle is €4,40
Dry cycle is €1,60
It looks like they sell powder detergent and fabric softener as well but I didnt use it. I also didn't see dryer sheets for sale and unfortunately, I didn't bring any with me. To purchase supplies, pay at the kiosk and enter the corresponding number for the product desired.
I washed one medium load* and it cost me 10,20€
(4,40€ + 1,60€ + 1,60€ + 1,60€ + the Tide I brought from home $1 = $12.58 at the current exchange rate of 0.89€ for $1USD)
Medium load:
7 pairs of socks
7 underwear
7 shirts
2 pairs of shorts.
If you feel comfortable leaving your belongings unattended, there is a Monoprix (France's -smaller- Walmart) at the end of tge street.
