Valmondois

This medieval mill has stood by the water for almost eight centuries.

For centuries, the power of water has paced the daily life of this imposing building perched beside a river in Île-de-France. Behind its walls and its now-silent mechanisms lies the history of a site that tracked the evolution of milling from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, to the point of becoming one of the last witnesses to a craft once essential to local life.

Rendezvous at the Gardens 2026 in Valmondois (95): the schedule of tours around the town

Valmondois, near Cergy, opens its doors for you during the Rendez-vous aux Jardins event from June 5–7, 2026. Immerse yourself in the cultural and natural heritage of this charming town, explore its magnificent green spaces, and delve into its fascinating history.

An artistic stroll through the garden of a former watermill for Rendez-Vous aux Jardins 2026

In the Île-de-France region, the Moulin de la Naze invites you to a charming artistic and botanical stroll for the 2026 Rendez-vous aux jardins, from June 5 to 7.

Hidden in an artists' village, this former water mill now houses a museum.

Nestled in an artists’ village in Val-d’Oise, this former watermill has been given a new lease on life and converted into a museum. A discreet, picturesque, history-steeped site that reveals an unexpected facet of Île-de-France’s heritage.