
Maison de la Meunerie
Rives-d'Autise · Vendée · Pays de la Loire
The House of Milling is a heritage site established in 1728 in Rives-d'Autise in Vendée, in the Poitevin Marsh. It comprises a functional water mill and constitutes a place of memory dedicated to milling and traditional craft practices. The site offers guided tours adapted for families, groups and school visitors, supplemented by educational workshops and seasonal activities. Visitors can notably participate in workshops for bread and pastry making using stone-ground flour produced on site. Regular events, including the Milling Festival organized every two years, mark the site's calendar.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 10:30–13:00, 14:00–18:30
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- 10:30–13:00, 14:00–18:30
- Tuesday
- 10:30–13:00, 14:00–18:30
- Wednesday
- 10:30–13:00, 14:00–18:30
- Thursday
- 10:30–13:00, 14:00–18:30
- Friday
- 10:30–13:00, 14:00–18:30
- Saturday
- 10:30–13:00, 14:00–18:30
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
16 Rue du Moulin
Phone number
+33 2 51 52 47 43Official website
maisondelameunerie-vendee.frGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
Niort, 21 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
City
30 min by car from Niort.
Nearest station
Niort, 21 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
30 min by car from Niort.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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Centre Minier de Faymoreau
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Musée ethnographique et archéologique du donjon
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