Beaumes-de-Venise
La Balméenne Oil Mill
Tourist service in Beaumes-de-Venise :
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).
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.
Equipment
- Private parking
- Parking nearby
- Car park
Services
- Shop
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
- Bank/credit card
- Cash
Contact
La Balméenne Oil Mill82 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
E-Mail : moulinahuile@labalmeenne.fr
Website : http://www.labalmeenne.fr