


On the edge of the charming village of Saint-Hilaire-Foissac, this circut gives you the chance to discover the history of the Tienne mill.On the main street of the village of Saint-Hilaire-Foissac, turn left on the road that descends, cross the bridge at the end of the village and immediately follow the path on the left that runs alongside the old reservoir or pond to reach the mill (remains of the oil and flour millstones and apple press). Waterfall and old mill accessible by a small path to the left of the ruins. Retrace your steps and, after the footbridge, over the retaining wall, continue to the left until you reach the road.Continue on the left, leave the Peuch road on the right, and pass in front of a wooden cross. At the crossroads follow the road from Job to the village.At the crow's foot of the hamlet of Job: take care: on the right another circuit called Job leads to the edge of the Luzège (4 km and 1 hour 30 minutes, yellow markers also). On the left, the circuit of the Saint-Hilaire mill continues. Continue for 50 m and turn left onto a sunken path that goes down the slopes to the stream.Cross over the footbridge and then cut to the left to reach the path of a trail. Cross another footbridge and continue upstream of the water. Leave the valley bottom and go up alongside a small road. Go along by the fields (view of the Cantal massif) before reaching the church and the starting point.
Place de l'église, Saint-Hilaire-Foissac
After the village of Job, follow the signs on the descent.
12 km southeast of Egletons by the D16 and D62 E.
Oil grinding stone, flour grinding stones, old presses and gears await you at the Tienne mill. They bear witness to the activity of Etienne Passemard, a former miller in Saint-Hilaire-Foissac. A little further on, the wild and wooded gorges as well as the Saint-Hilaire stream complete the scenery of this walk alongside the river.
Place de l'église, Saint-Hilaire-Foissac
Place de l'église, Saint-Hilaire-Foissac