Through the ages, the Ternay River, which flows through the village, was the source of energy for a great number of grain and oil mills and also for the knife-sharpening wheels (molettes), hence the name of Molin-Molette.

In the XIXth century, it powered the natural silk weaving mills implanted on this banks.

Now that the mills have closed, these building, with their distinctive architectural style, have been renovated and occupied by artists and art crafsmen, and symbolised by "l'Espace aux Six Fontaines" by the sculptor Erutti, a true work of art which decorates the Church square.

To discover to St-Julien-Molin-Molette :
The Calvary, restructured in 1826, the church and its sculptured stalls, the distinctive architecture of old factories, artists' exhibitions and arts and crafts workshops, numerous paths marked walking paths...

Near you will discover the Dam of Ternay.

On the spot campsite, holiday-chalets, restaurants,bed and breakfast of high-standing, family accommodation for children, equestrian center, farms, local products... wait for you. For all information the Office of Bourg-Argental's tourism is for your listening.

Text and photo: advertising Brochure "Country of Déôme" Office of Tourism