Maison de la Meunerie
Food & Crafts

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 43

Getting there

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

Galleries nearby: Kiunga Galerie (13.4 km), Four Pontet. (16.0 km), Galerie Desmettre (16.7 km).

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