1 january > 31 december

Guided visit of the Mill of Villar d'Arène

  • Cultural
  • Guided tour
  • Historic
Elevation : 2801m
Arsine, 05480 Villar-d'Arêne

Description

Visit the mill, a true eco-museum representative of the life and tradition of the Faranchins' people. It is a long building dating from the early eighteenth century. You will see an extraordinary amount of tools and artefacts representative of the past.
Since 2017, the mill belongs to Villar d'Arène and is located on the Arsine road next to the river Romanche. It was used in the past to grind cereals. Indeed, inside you will be lucky enough to see millwheels, millstones, an old miller kitchen and tools. They closed it in 1950 and since then it has been restored by his passionate former owner, Mr Mathonnet Maurice, the mill comes with an incredible amount of tools and artefacts. A great visit to do with our local guide that will be also be able to show you the municipal oven.

Services

Animals accepted

Rates

Free to participate.
Feel free to give what how much you want

Payment methods

CheckCheck
CashCash

Groups (Max capacity)

Groups (Max capacity)
  • 12 Maximum number of people

Accepted customers

  • For retired people
  • Children

Opening times

All year 2026 - Open everyday

On demand

Location

Guided visit of the Mill of Villar d'Arène
Elevation : 2801m
Arsine, 05480 Villar-d'Arêne

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Riverside
  • Close to GR footpath
  • Mountain view
  • Waterside
  • Mountain location
  • River -5 km away
  • Lake -5km away
  • Village -2 km away
Updated on 19 May 2026 at 10:58
by Office de tourisme des Hautes Vallées - La Grave - La Clarée - L'Izoard
(Offer identifier : 565420)
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