The Moulin Neuf

The Moulin Neuf, already shown on the Cassini map in 1885, was rebuilt after 1945. This grain mill was powered by hydraulic energy.  A low-head dam water reservoir was built to create a pool which fed the wheel and operated the mechanism that crushed the grain.
It stopped being used in the 1970s. Having lost its practical function, the pool has silted up. Its shallow waters are too rich in nutrients and the low-head dam impedes the free movement of fish. A project is being drawn up to redevelop the site sustainably.
On the Gestel side, 23 hectares of protected woods and meadows have been developed for walking. They contain numerous plants and animals due to the presence of water and wooded areas. The pond is ideal for birdwatching: grebes, teals, little egrets, water hens, mallards, woodpeckers, kingfishers, etc.