Moulin de Boly, Watermill in Lourdes, France.
Moulin de Boly is a watermill along the Lapacca river in Lourdes with residential quarters preserved from the 19th century. The building contains bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and work spaces that show how a miller's property was organized.
The mill property was occupied and operated by the Soubirous family starting in 1844 and remained their home until 1854. The building was later restored to reflect its appearance during the family's residence there.
The mill shows how millers and their families lived in the Hautes-Pyrénées during the 1800s, with original kitchen furnishings and period objects on display. The rooms give a sense of daily routines and the rhythm of life tied to the mill's operations.
The site is easy to reach on foot and visitors can walk through the rooms at their own pace without special preparation. Wearing sturdy shoes is recommended since some floors are uneven and the building has narrow stairs.
One bedroom in the building is where a child was born who would later become important in religious history. This connection makes the visit deeply personal for thousands of people, even though the mill itself was simply a working family home.
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