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By the force of water

  • Atelier
  • Exposition
  • Visite - Balade

Sunday, October 19, discover what was produced in the watermills of our region with workshops and demonstrations for all ages!
On the site of the Museum of Mills is the water mill of the hydraulic forge of Vers-sur-Selle and its Martinet. The swivel actuated by the camshaft was used to bevel the ploughshares.

On the program:

  • Paper manufacturing workshops
  • manufacture of vegetable inks
  • demonstrations of forging and woodturning

Guided tour

Visit of a mill every 20 minutes. Each time slot is limited to 15 people. Upon registration on site.
On the site, two 18th century mills with intact mechanics: a flour mill and an oil mill. Our guide takes you inside these two majestic buildings and explains the functioning of these real wood factories!
The wings of the oil mill will turn all afternoon if the weather permits!

The museum

In the museum, discover the history of the mill and a unique collection of tools and machines to present the trades associated with mills: carpenter, stump setter, ...

Virtual reality headsets

Virtual reality helmets allow a 360° tour of the flour mill.

By the force of water

Information

Dates and hours
Sunday 19 October, 14:30
  • October 2025
    Sunday 19
    14:30 - 17:30
Tariffs
Free - Without registration
Place
Location accessibility
No accessibility info

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