La Laiterie de Massais

Created by Mr Chevalet in 1905, the dairy was transformed into a cooperative the following year. The buildings were then erected. In 1910, the staff included an accountant, two controllers, two butter-makers and a driver, as well as dairy workers. Its churned butter won several awards at the Concours Général Agricole de Paris: Gold Medal in 1913, Bronze Medal in 1931, Silver Medal in 1935 and Gold Medal in 1937. This award-winning butter was renowned throughout France. A new milk reception dock was built in 1951. In 1964, under the impetus of Mr Jagueneau, production of Édam-type cheeses began in new premises comprising a production workshop and ripening rooms. The cheese is marketed under the Moulin-Neuf brand. The factory closes its doors for good in 2012 and reopens as an art gallery in 2025.