Our approach

About

An independent, neutral, sourced encyclopaedic resource serving knowledge of milling heritage and large-gîte accommodation.

Our mission

"Minoterie" is first of all a common noun: the factory where grain is turned into flour. Our vocation is to make this often little-known industrial heritage known — its history, its techniques, its buildings — and, alongside, to help those seeking to understand the world of large gîtes in France.

Editorial principles

  • Neutrality: an encyclopaedic tone, no disguised advertising or commercial bias.
  • Sources: every article rests on verifiable references, cited at the foot of the page.
  • Up to date: content is dated and reviewed, with a visible last-revision date.
  • Clarity: precise definitions and a glossary to understand every term.

Our method

Content is written from public sources (history books, industrial heritage documentation, regulatory texts, official guides), then re-read and sourced before publication. Each page states its publication and update dates.

A correction, a suggestion?

This site also lives from your feedback. To report an error or suggest a topic, write to us: contact@minoteries.fr.