Heritage Days 2025: a tour of the Petit Moulin des Vaux de Cernay (78)

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Published by My de Sortiraparis, Cécile de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Updated on September 10, 2025 at 01:12 p.m.
For the European Heritage Days 2025, adventure awaits us at the Petit Moulin des Vaux de Cernay this Saturday, September 20.

How about a trip to Les Vaux de Cernay for the Journées du Patrimoine? In the heart of the Vallée de Chevreuse, this historic little mill awaits us with a lovely program.

Do you know the history of this exceptional place? Originally named the Hotton Mill in 1207, this building, remodeled in 1586, has evolved over the years. From mill to inn, it has seen the passage of centuries.

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Today, it offers visitors a museum dedicated to several facets of the Vaux de Cernay heritage: the evocation of the miller's activity, the formidable geological history of the area and, above all, the indelible imprint of the colony of landscape painters. These artists, armed with their tubes of paint, settled here to capture the raw beauty of this landscape, where sandstone rocks, damp valleys and steep slopes mingle.

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The program for this 2025 edition of the Journées du Patrimoine :

Aucun événement annoncé à ce jour, le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.

For those wishing to extend the experience and obtain further information, resources will be available on site.

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On this special day, let yourself be surprised by this historical and cultural immersion, where the beauty of heritage meets the beauty of nature. We promise you a memorable experience at the Petit Moulin des Vaux de Cernay. Not to be missed if you want to combine nature and culture.

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
On September 20, 2025

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Location

    10 Route de l'Abbaye
    78720 Cernay la Ville

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    Prices
    Free

    Recommended age
    For all

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