Murol’s rural heritage

These ovens come into operation during bread festivals, generally held in the summer months, when everyone can enjoy bread baked the old-fashioned way.
For the past 5 years, the hamlet of Beaune-le-froid has been restoring a traditional water mill. Until 1949, this mill was used by the villagers to produce(…)

These ovens come into operation during bread festivals, generally held in the summer months, when everyone can enjoy bread baked the old-fashioned way.
For the past 5 years, the hamlet of Beaune-le-froid has been restoring a traditional water mill. Until 1949, this mill was used by the villagers to produce their own flour. You may be lucky enough to meet a local resident who will tell you all about the history of the village and the mill…
If you follow the GR 30 around a bend, you’ll come across the Landrode mill in Chautignat, an old stone grain mill with a lauze roof.