Jonzac Mill Festival
European Mill and Milling Heritage Days
About Mill Festival
Jonzac's Milling Heritage
The Mill Festival highlights Jonzac's exceptional milling heritage during the European Mill and Milling Heritage Days, held annually in May. The town has restored and brought back into operation two 18th-century mills: the Cluzelet Windmill, which produces flour, and the Chez Bret Watermill, which produces walnut oil.
Festive and Educational Day
From 10 am to 6 pm, the doors of the mills open to visitors, with millers present for guided tours. The association "Les Jeux d'un autre temps" (Games of Another Time) offers traditional wooden games, the Haute-Saintonge library organizes storytelling sessions at 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm. Saxophonist and chess player Franck Minous hosts "chess jazz" games. The Talmeliers de Terrignis demonstrate medieval bread-making. Stands selling honey, jams, sweet and savory crepes, an exhibition on bats, and a concert by the Chœur voyageur (Traveling Choir) at the church complete this day of heritage discovery.
Mill Festival — edition 2026
2026 Program
New edition celebrating Jonzac's milling heritage with activities and discoveries.
Highlights Mill Festival 2026
- 18th-century mill visits
- Millers present
- Traditional games
- Activities for all
- Craft demonstrations
- Concert and exhibitions
Prices Mill Festival 2026
Practical information — Mill Festival
Practical Information
Locations
- Cluzelet Windmill
- Chez Bret Watermill
- Zac du Val de Seugne, Jonzac
Access
- By car: N10 from Bordeaux (1h) or Saintes (30 min)
- On-site parking
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Prices
- Free admission
- All activities free
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Where does it take place — Mill Festival
Moulins de Jonzac (Cluzelet et Chez Bret)
Zac du Val de Seugne, 17500 Jonzac