Moulin de Roupeyrac

About the museum

The Moulins de Roupeyrac, in Durenque in Aveyron, bring together a flour mill, a frame saw and a pond of feudal origin, in a green setting. The site is also the birthplace of the poet François Fabié.

François Fabié was born on the night of November 2 to 3, 1846, at the small mill of Roupeyrac. The son of a farm woman and a miller-woodcutter, he enjoyed a free childhood in a loving family. A bright pupil, he left his village for Rodez, then for Cluny. From 1872 he taught literature in Toulon, then in Paris, and ended his career in 1908 as director of the Colbert school. He died in Toulon in 1928.

Fabié wrote numerous poems, plays and novels, inspired by the nature around the mills, by his childhood and by his family. The guided tour includes an introductory film, the grinding room, the poet’s birthplace and the sawmill in operation.

Highlights

• Grinding room of the mill
• Sawmill in operation
• Birthplace of the poet François Fabié
• Introductory film and audio guide
• Workshops on bread, bees and Japanese tie-dyeing
• “Nature Game” treasure hunt with tablet

Permanent exhibitions

• Visite des moulins et de la scierie – Grinding room, sawmill in operation and introductory film, with an audio guide.
• Maison natale de François Fabié – Visit of the house where the poet was born in 1846, with landmarks on his life and work.

Admission & discounts

The adult price includes the audio guide. Half price for holders of a valid “Ambassadeurs de l’Aveyron” card, accompanied by at least one adult or two paying children. Chèques-vacances Connect are accepted.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The building is too old to be brought up to accessibility standards, but most of the visit remains accessible. Slopes and grassy surfaces make the full visit difficult in a wheelchair. The birthplace of François Fabié is accessible to all. It is advisable to report any difficulties at the reception desk.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations

Workshops for children (from wheat to bread, the world of bees with beeswax candle making, introduction to pottery, Japanese tie-dyeing tataki zomé), “Nature Game” treasure hunt with backpack and tablet on the site and in the village, programmes for leisure centres. Children’s rate for ages 6 to 10.

Getting there & parking

Durenque is about 45 minutes from Albi (52 km) and Millau (54 km), and 40 minutes from Rodez (38 km). Chemin du moulin de Roupeyrac.

Amenities & dining

No café on site. In the village of Durenque, a small supermarket sells bread and food products, and a restaurant serves meals by reservation. A natural campsite is located near the Roupeyrac pond.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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