Beaumes-de-Venise
La Balméenne Oil Mill
Tourist service in Beaumes-de-Venise :
Boutique, guided tour and tasting at the foothills of Mont Ventoux
A traditional oil mill founded in 1856 by the Marquis de Gaudemaris. The period of traditional millstones, presses and pressing mats is long gone, and the mill is now equipped with ultra-modern facilities. It belongs to the Vaucluse olive grower group ('Groupement des oléiculteurs de Vaucluse').
Its olive oils have often won prizes at the Concours Général de Paris, with gold medals in 1995, 1999, 2000 and 2008. This 100% natural extra virgin oil is made from Verdale olives from Carpentras.
-The mill is open for tours all year round, Monday to Saturday, from 8:30 to 11:30 am (12 noon in summer) and from 2 to 6 pm (6:30 pm in summer). Open on Sundays from Easter to the end of August, from 10:30 to 11:30 am and from 2:30 to 5:30 pm. Free self-guided tour of the old mill (with its millstone, press and tools)
- Video projection (F, D, GB).
- Maximum number of people: 25
Its olive oils have often won prizes at the Concours Général de Paris, with gold medals in 1995, 1999, 2000 and 2008. This 100% natural extra virgin oil is made from Verdale olives from Carpentras.
-The mill is open for tours all year round, Monday to Saturday, from 8:30 to 11:30 am (12 noon in summer) and from 2 to 6 pm (6:30 pm in summer). Open on Sundays from Easter to the end of August, from 10:30 to 11:30 am and from 2:30 to 5:30 pm. Free self-guided tour of the old mill (with its millstone, press and tools)
- Video projection (F, D, GB).
- Maximum number of people: 25
Equipment
- Private parking
- Parking nearby
- Car park
Services
- Pets welcome
- Shop
- Guided tours
- Online shop
Opening
From 01/04 to 30/09/2025
Opening hours daily between 10 am and 1 pm and between 3 pm and 7 pm.
From 01/10/2025 to 31/03/2026
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 9 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st and December 25th.
Methods of payment
- Cash
- Bank/credit card
- Contactless payment
Prices
Free entry.
Languages spoken
- English
- French
Contact
La Balméenne Oil MillMoulin à Huile La Balméenne
84190 Beaumes-de-Venise
Tel : View number 04 90 62 93 77
E-Mail : moulinahuile@labalmeenne.fr
Website : http://www.labalmeenne.fr
E-Mail : moulinahuile@labalmeenne.fr
Website : http://www.labalmeenne.fr
Coordinates
Longitude: 5.02975Latitude: 44.121324
Location
Longitude: 5.02975
Latitude: 44.121324