Fascinating action: over the course of a few days and months, local residents create a fun trail of flowers and historical heritage. To find out more about this citizen initiative, follow the frog.
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More barons than dukes
Donzy
Donzy reveals its treasures along the water... In addition to a town marked by the epic of the local barons, there are mills and timber-framed houses in a green setting: the result is a town of undeniable charm.
Discover the natural face of the town and its built heritage, including the remarkable mills that are the pride of the Nohain valley!
Peaceful bubble
Nature
Already noted for its many preserved nature spots and its attractive flower beds, the town of Donzy wanted to go one step further by promoting its biodiversity through the creation of a wetland represented by a pathway on stilts.
It's an opportunity to combine walking and learning, much to the delight of young and old alike.
Le Sentier de la zone humide de Donzy
Escapade découverte
Côté patrimoine
Set off to discover Donzy with our visit booklet to find out more about the history of the town and make sure you don't miss any of its treasures.
And if you're a family, get hold of our children's games booklet for a fun day out.
Escapade à Donzy
Discovering the mills of the Nohain valley :
The Maupertuis Mill
A visit to the Ecomusée de la meunerie and Maison de l'Eau et du Nohain is a must for families. Together, you can wander through the mill's upper floors before witnessing the highlight of the show: the start-up of the majestic bucket wheel.
You can also find out more about the River Nohain and its environment.
La roue à augets
Le saviez-vous ?
Le Nohain
The Nohain runs for almost 50 km before emptying into the Loire at Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire (at the Gros Bouillon). Thanks to the river, many mills have provided the region with a rich industry, particularly in Donzy. At the beginning of the 20th century, there were 59 mills on the Nohain.
Another important site is Moulin l'Evêque, straddling the communes of Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire and Saint-Père, where the history of milling can be retraced in one street during visits organised from time to time.
L'huilerie du Moulin de l'Ile
Another wheel is turning in Donzy: that of the Moulin de l'Ile oil mill. For 150 years, its stone millstone has been powered by a hydraulic turbine installed on the Nohain to produce tasty oils.
This work, which respects a century-old tradition, has everything to please today, because as well as an inimitable taste, the production of the mill's walnut and hazelnut oils is characterised by almost zero energy consumption and zero waste!
Ils aiment leur territoire
Les confidences de nos habitants
Leur sortie favorite :
An early morning visit to the Donzy oil mill. This is when the walnuts are ground and the aroma is magnificent! (and you can also buy hazelnut/nut oil soaps).
