The Vieux Moulins de la Tine in Troistorrents form an industrial heritage site recorded in the archives as early as 1401. Here you can visit working mills, a fulling mill, a press and a forge, as well as the miller’s chalet.
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Main highlights
- Working machinery : mills, fulling mill, press and forge powered by water
- Site recorded as early as 1401 : mills documented in the archives since the early 15th century
- Miller’s chalet : a reconstructed home showing the living conditions of the craftsmen
Overview
The Vieux Moulins de la Tine stand in Troistorrents, in the Val d’Illiez, on the banks of the Tine. They are already mentioned in the archives in 1401, a sign of their economic importance to the village over the centuries.
Shut down in the mid-20th century, the site was taken over by the Fondation des Vieux Moulins de la Tine, founded in 1986. It came back into operation in 2006 thanks to a group of volunteers and opened to the public as the “Vimoti” museum.
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What to see and do
The Vimoti museum gives access to several restored technical buildings. The grain mills, the fulling mill used to process cloth, the press and the forge are all in working order. Each installation retains its original mechanism, driven by the hydraulic power of the Tine.
The machines run in front of visitors, offering a hands-on look at traditional crafts of the past : grinding grain, fulling cloth, pressing and metalworking.
The tour also includes the miller’s chalet, reconstructed to show the living conditions of craftsmen of the time. It rounds off the workshops by revealing the domestic side of the trade.
Practical information
Access : La Tine car park opposite the Chemin des Vieux Moulins, entrance below the church. Bus stop : Troistorrents, La Tine.
Guided tours : for groups, year-round by reservation.
Terrain : the route follows paths along the river that can be damp, and access to the buildings may involve steps.
Suitable for : families and heritage enthusiasts.
Visitor tips
Opt for a guided tour : the volunteer guides explain how the machines work and the history of the site. Wear shoes suited to damp ground.
This site is part of the Things to do in the Chablais selection, handy for rounding out your day in the area.
Nearby attractions
- The Galerie Défago, in the Val d’Illiez, is a secure historic trail carved into the mountainside.
- The Bains de Lavey offer thermal relaxation in Switzerland’s hottest spring water, at 62 °C.
- The Passerelle de Troistorrents is a 185 m suspension bridge spanning the Vièze towards Chenarlier.
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