Visit to the Moulin de la Fleuristerie

In Orges, a small village of 400 inhabitants nestled in the Haute-Marne National Forest Park, you'll find a unique craft site in France whose history began over 760 years ago: the Moulin de la Fleuristerie. Once used to produce flour, the Mill has reinvented itself over the centuries. Founded in 1994 by Annette and Emmanuel, ARTamin' perpetuates a unique French savoir-faire that began at the Moulin in 1903, and has been in operation for over 120 years: the creation of ornaments and artificial flowers for haute couture designers.

In this water-powered mill, which still turns its paddle wheel to keep the 19th-century machinery running, Annette carries out most of the many steps involved in making a flower entirely by hand. According to the wishes of her customers from all over the world, she prepares, cuts and dyes the yarns and fabrics using traditional techniques. Pistils, fruits, petals and leaves take shape to give life to floral creations, whether in the one-off pieces sold on the site, or in haute couture creations.

Awarded the "Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant" (Living Heritage Company) label in 2008, the Moulin de la Fleuristerie is a place where exchanges are encouraged, where a warm welcome is extended, and where thoughts intersect and invite hopes and dreams from all horizons. Whether you're interested in the creative process or the technical details, this friendly tour is sure to please everyone.

Practical info
- Duration: approx. 1 hour, including studio tour, video, on-site store
- Group visits: on request, April to November
- Individual visit: every day in July and August (10:30 am, 3:00 pm, 4:30 pm)
Rates :
Adults: €10
Children 6 - 12 years: €5