Moulin de Bar-sur-Seine, Historic watermill in Bar-sur-Seine, France.
Moulin de Bar-sur-Seine is a grain mill with a five-story timber-framed structure that rises above the river and rests on a stone support system featuring four low arches spanning the water. The building sits directly on this support work and forms a unified structure with the waterway.
The original facility dates to the 11th century but was substantially rebuilt in the 19th century. It operated as a grain mill until closure in 1925.
The mill represents industrial craftsmanship rooted in this part of the Champagne region and has become a symbol of preserving historic industrial structures. Visitors can still see the characteristic timber construction that was typical for riverside operations in this area.
The site can be explored from multiple vantage points, with the stone bridge structure offering the best views for photographs. It is advisable to visit during dry conditions since the surrounding area can become slippery when wet.
The building was fitted with turbines in 2010 and continues to generate electricity that is sold to the local power utility. These revenues help fund ongoing preservation work on the structure.
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