Water millfull of stories
The building of the Chef du Bois mill dates back to the 15th century and its use as a mill is confirmed from 1772, the date engraved on one of the weirs.
The water mill was listed as a historic monument in 1939. It is remarkable for its corbelled turrets and dressed stonework.
Tucked away in a green valley, perfectly integrated into its surroundings, the building of the Chef du Bois mill dates back to the 15th century and its use as a mill was confirmed in 1772. This water mill was listed as a Historic Monument in 1939. Of rather original Gothic construction, it consists of a simple, massive building flanked by two watchtowers on the gables (four others have disappeared).
A dovecote stood on the north gable.
It is not known whether it was originally a mill. Dates appear on the two weirs: 1772 and 1784.
At the turn of the century, the ground floor still consisted of a kitchen (through which the miller’s horse passed to reach his stable), the millstone room and two bedrooms upstairs.
In 1940, the roof was still thatched. The milling activities ceased in 1970.
