Built in the 18th century, the Moulin des Aieux produced oil until 1789. It was then left inactive for ten years. In 1806, it was transformed into a wheat mill and remained in activity until 1952. Its wheel, completely renovated, turns again. It has kept its interior mechanism on three floors.

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May 24, 2021

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Historic water powered mill named after 'The Ancestors'. Built in the 18th century, the Moulin des Aieux produced oil until 1789. It was then left inactive for ten years. In 1806, it was transformed into a wheat mill and remained active until 1952. Its wheel, completely renovated, turns again. The old mill building has kept its interior mechanism on three floors.

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April 24, 2022

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A wonderful mill on the shortest river in France.

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1. Cliffs of Veules-les-Roses and the source of the Veules — loop from Veules-les-Roses

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2. Veules Spring – La Veules loop from Veules-les-Roses

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3. Market Mill – La Veules loop from Sotteville-sur-Mer

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02:06

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Location: Veules-Les-Roses, Dieppe, Normandy, France

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Ancestors' Mill

1. Cliffs of Veules-les-Roses and the source of the Veules — loop from Veules-les-Roses

2. Veules Spring – La Veules loop from Veules-les-Roses

3. Market Mill – La Veules loop from Sotteville-sur-Mer

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