The building constructed with stones of the hills at the end of the XVII^th century
use to be an important olive oil-mill of 30 meters long on 15 meters large, on 2 levels,
employing a lot of workmen (30/50) during the season.
We must say that at the time, the presses were in action only because of strong arms and healthy men.

The principal energy putting in action the millstone for squashing the olives 
was the water from the “Craponne” canal  (The work of a contemporary graduated engineer of “Nostrdamus”
permitted the irrigation of the “Crau” and of the country side of Salon-de-Provence).

During the last world war, this house served as quarters for French troops.
(you can still see some drawings relating this period).

The “Mill” will be dismantled early 1900, it will shelter a still around the fifties and deserted afterwards.

Around 1970, a retailer of electric domestic appliances of Salon-de-Provence also used the house
for stocking his goods.

We acquired the “Mill” in 1974 (the black and white photos correspond to that period).

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The Entrance

Our guests arrive by a picturesque 
road called "rue des Moulins”,
the most ancient road of the village.

The garden

The demolition of the outbuildings
permitted the arrangement of a pleasant garden.
The breakfast can be served under
the shaded summer-house.

The Ground Floor

In the past, this room was the working room
at the time when the mill had presses
and a millstone.
The breakfast can also be taken in this room
now the living room.

The Patio

The roof of this outbuilding has been taken off. 
Now vine-leafs and kiwi protects 
and refreshes this place.

The First Floor

This wide and vast space used before for
the washing and the stocking of olives
has been completely changed and is now 
where you will find
all modern conveniences for your staying.