Vienne: Landscape and Heritage

Landscape and Hydraulic Heritage

Local highlights in Vienne include the hydraulic heritage of Vienne-en-Arthies and the farming activities of the Ferme de Vaulézard. They span local history and landscape, as well as the processing of goat’s milk and a farm shop selling products from the farm and neighboring producers.

Vienne-en-Arthies lies in the heart of the Vallée du Roy. Each hamlet has an exceptional hydraulic heritage. At the Sentier du patrimoine de Vienne-en-Arthies, an information panel explains the landscape with the help of a panorama. The route thus combines views of specific landmarks with an explanation of the landscape. If you would like to take in both individual structures and their landscape setting during your visit, the panel offers a clear focal point.

The Sentier du patrimoine

The Sentier du patrimoine de Vienne-en-Arthies starts and ends at the town hall of Vienne-en-Arthies. Parking is available at the town hall on Route de la mairie. Along the way, the path passes the Lavoir des Millonets and the Moulin de Pierre, and reaches the Lavoir de Chaudry. It also runs as far as a road, opposite which stands the Chapelle Saint-Joseph. Lavoir means washhouse and moulin means mill; both names refer to types of structures associated with water.

Stories of the Mills

The Moulin Baudin was converted into a corkscrew factory. The Moulin Madame in Les Millonets was in operation until 1930. The two stories highlight different aspects of history: at Baudin, the focus is on its conversion to corkscrew production; at Madame, on its period of operation up to 1930. The mills thus illustrate both a change of use and a clearly stated end date for operations. If you are interested in local history, you can compare a change in function with a story that has a specific end date.

The Ferme de Vaulézard

The Ferme de Vaulézard welcomes visitors to its farm amid organically managed meadows. Its cheesemaking facility processes goat’s milk on site. The farm shop sells products from the farm and neighboring producers, including bread and vegetables. The farm thus brings together food processing and a range of products from several farms. The shop’s selection may change. If a particular product is important to your visit, check the current selection in advance. Also find out about visiting hours and access arrangements before your visit.

The two highlights cater to different interests: the Sentier links historic structures with an explanation of the landscape. The farm offers an insight into goat’s milk processing and a farm shop that also features neighboring producers. You can therefore focus your stay more on local history and landscape, or on farming and local produce.

Discover more destinations: Sannois, Sarcelles, Seraincourt, Pontoise, Omerville, Luzarches, Franconville, Le Plessis-Luzarches

For the overview of the wider region: Val-D'oise.