The Forge du Moulin
The Forge du Moulin
Character house with atypical volumes
A former mill forge, this house has retained all its character thanks to its exposed beams and original anvil. The spacious living room has a double aspect, bathing the space in natural light throughout the day. The attic bedrooms offer a cozy refuge, where authentic materials meet modern comforts. A small footbridge provides direct access to the private garden.
Communicating house with Terrasse du Moulin
Think bigger and gather your whole tribe with our connecting houses. La Forge and La Terrasse are two adjacent houses linked by sliding doors and partitions. Each family or group of friends keeps its own accommodation, but can also meet up with all their guests in these interconnecting spaces.
You can go from a maximum capacity of 6 people in the Forge du Moulin, to 12 people by also reserving the Terrasse du Moulin (maximum capacity: 6 people).
Best features
45 minutes from Paris
Dog friendly
Family Events
Kids friendly
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Included Services
Board games and booksA la carte services
Extra breakfast available
Massage
Meal Delivery
YogaLocation History
In the Île-de-France region, mills are numerous, particularly in the Yvelines area (78). The Richebourg mill is part of an architectural complex dating back to the medieval period. Over the centuries, the buildings have undergone extensions and restorations, up until the 19th century. The Richebourg mill is mentioned in the cartulary of Port Royal (13th century). In 1206, the entire estate was donated to the Abbey of Port Royal by the Bishop of Paris.
The mills were used for flour production and also enabled tile manufacturing. It is said that the monks of Bazainville altered the course of the Salceron stream, which runs through Richebourg, to improve the efficiency of the mills. Such modifications to the landscape were not regulated at the time, and waterways were often diverted freely at will. In Richebourg, it is easy to notice the impact of human intervention on the water’s path, with multiple sharp angles and bends.
In 1745, the Count of Cossé-Brissac, Lieutenant General of the Armies of King Louis XV and High Magistrate of Saulx-Richebourg, became the owner of the château, the farm, and the Richebourg mill. He increased the flow of the Sausseron and built the Honnins washhouse. By 1750, a notarial deed records that the mill had two wheels and four millstones, highlighting the importance of the Sausseron stream in the 18th century.
Its flow decreased with the rise of the Industrial Revolution and the construction of the Avre aqueduct in March 1893, which supplies drinking water to Paris. The chief engineer behind this project was none other than Fulgence Bienvenüe, one of the designers and builders of the Paris Metro.
As a result, the Richebourg mill quickly ceased operation due to the reduced water force and the advent of modern industrial techniques for milling and raw material production.
Today, the Richebourg mill is experiencing a new lease of life — vitality is returning to the heart of this emblematic rural heritage site.