Moncontour Mill House Clearance

A house clearance in an old mill

Clearances in exceptional heritage buildings are rare — this one on 25-26 April 2026 at Moncontour's old mill promises a special experience. Set in a former mill (most likely a flour mill, per Vienne traditions), this sale is as much a peek into history as a bargain hunt.

What to find

• Rural and rustic furniture fit for old homes
• Old utensils, traditional dishware
• Tools and mechanisms (some possibly mill-related)
• Books, archives, old maps
• Vintage textiles, curtains, blankets
• Decor, frames, curiosities
• Possibly some rare brocante pieces

Moncontour, a medieval Loudunais town

Moncontour is a former fortified town of Loudunais, at the north-western tip of the Vienne, near Maine-et-Loire and Deux-Sèvres. Its 11th-century Romanesque keep (Historic Monument) dominates the Dive valley. Around 850 inhabitants. Preserved ramparts, Saint-Pierre church, tuffeau stone houses. A charming stop for medieval-history fans, 45 min from Poitiers and 25 min from Loudun.

Loudunais, hills and castles

Loudunais sits between Poitou and Anjou, with the Thouars plain hills, vineyards, castles of Moncontour, Oiron, Beauvau. Land of Urbain Grandier and Théophraste Renaudot (French journalism pioneer), it has strong historic identity. Thrift + heritage visit go together perfectly.

Visiting tips

Take the day to explore Moncontour (keep, ramparts, panorama), then Loudun (Sainte-Croix collegiate, square tower, Renaudot heritage) or Oiron castle (Contemporary Art Centre in a Renaissance marvel). Cash and suitable vehicle.