Beaumes-de-Venise

La Balméenne Oil Mill

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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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Equipment

  • Car park
  • Private parking

Services

  • Shop
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Dates and times

From 01/05 to 30/09, daily.
Open Monday to Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

From 01/10 to 30/04.
Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st and December 25th.
Open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Open on Saturdays during school holidays during winter hours. Open the last 3 Saturdays of December.

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French

Prices

Free entry.

Methods of payment

  • Check
  • Cash
  • Bank/credit card

Contact

La Balméenne Oil Mill
82 avenue Jules Ferry
84190 Beaumes-de-Venise
Tel : View number 04 90 62 93 77
E-Mail : moulinahuile@labalmeenne.fr
Website : http://www.labalmeenne.fr

Coordinates

Longitude : 5.02975
Latitude : 44.121324