Beaumes-de-Venise
La Balméenne Oil Mill
Traditional mill, synoptic signs and a playful space coexist to help you discover the world of olives and the olive tree. It was established in 1856 by the Marquis de Gaudemaris. Member of the 'groupement des oléiculteurs de Vaucluse' (Vaucluse olive producers).
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The mill really comes alive for visitors during the 'fêtes des Moulins' or in the winter holidays when you can discover and taste the new oil. From the traditional stone grinding wheels, the presses and the sacks, the mill is now equipped with ultra-modern equipment. The olive oils have often won at the Concours Général de Paris, Gold Medal in 1995, 1999, 2000, 2008. Extra virgin, 100% natural, oil made with Verdales of Carpentras olives. Free self-guided tour of the old mill (wheel, press, tools), F, D, GB video projection. Max number of persons: 25. Language spoken: GB.
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A traditional oil mill founded in 1856 by the Marquis de Gaudemaris. The period of traditional millstones, presses and pressing mats is long gone, and the mill is now equipped with ultra-modern facilities. It belongs to the Vaucluse olive grower group ('Groupement des oléiculteurs de Vaucluse').Its olive oils have often won prizes at the Concours Général de Paris, with gold medals in 1995, 1999, 2000 and 2008. This 100% natural extra virgin oil is made from Verdale olives from Carpentras.
-The mill is open for tours all year round, Monday to Saturday, from 8:30 to 11:30 am (12 noon in summer) and from 2 to 6 pm (6:30 pm in summer). Open on Sundays from Easter to the end of August, from 10:30 to 11:30 am and from 2:30 to 5:30 pm. Free self-guided tour of the old mill (with its millstone, press and tools)
- Video projection (F, D, GB).
- Maximum number of people: 25
Contact
La Balméenne Oil Mill82 avenue Jules Ferry
84190 Beaumes-de-Venise
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Infos pratiques
Dates and times
From 01/04 to 30/09 daily between 10 am and 1 pm and between 3 pm and 7 pm.
From 01/10 to 31/03 from Monday to Saturday between 9 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st and December 25th.
Languages spoken
- English
- French
Prices
Free entry.
Means of payment
- Bank/credit card
- Cash
- Contactless payment
Facilities
- Private parking
- Parking nearby
- Car park
Services
- Pets welcome
- Shop
- Guided tours
- Online shop
Average visitor review score
- 9,3 /10
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good tips and local secrets
Moulin de la Balméenne
This olive oil delights me everytime! No salad or vinegar is needed, it's lovely just with tomatoes and salt or a piece of bread. My favourite : l'intense!
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