Le Moulin de Cézille

The Moulin de Cézille, also known as the "Moulin Gaud", recounts an important part of Bresse's history, through its machinery and a small museum created by a team of enthusiasts.
The Moulin de Cézille, or Moulin Gaud, is powered by the Reyssouze, the emblematic river of the Bresse region, which once boasted 37 mills - one every two kilometers! Many of these mills have medieval origins, reflecting the region's extensive cereal-growing activities. Such is the case of the mill at Cézille. However, the oldest written record dates back to 1667. It is typical of Bresse mills, i.e. straddling the river.
Owned by the Gaud family since 1880, it ceased operations in 1977 and was sold. Now restored by a team of enthusiastic volunteers, it has been converted into a small museum. The most impressive feature is the large paddle wheel, but you can also discover the horizontal sawmill, the flour mill, the power station, the 1931 Ruston & Hornsby engine (still in operation), the miller's room and the exhibition room for paintings, photos, posters and ceramics.