The history of the development of the Vosges industrial fabric is fascinating. Starch factories occupied a prominent place in this area. During your visit, you will be able to understand why this industry developed so rapidly in our region and follow the stages of starch production. You will also be able to discover some of the tools used for growing potatoes during the last century.
Friday 2:30 p.m.
5€
Tour of the Féculerie
Jean-Paul will introduce you to the Starch Factory in French every other Friday at 2:30 p.m.
- April 4 & 18
- May 2, 16 and 31
- June 6 & 20
- July 4 & 18
- August 1 & 15
- September 5 & 19
- List itemOctober 3 & 17
La Féculerie is here
- Moulin Gentrey
1200, le Moulin Gentrey
88240 Harsault
What is a starch factory used for ?
We grow potatoes with love.
Care should be taken to choose a starchy species for better yield.
We take them to the Féculerie...
Today industrial starch factories are preferred for their efficiency but we beat them on bucolism! :)
... which extracts the starch from the tubers.
Come and see us to find out about the starch extraction steps that haven't changed so much in all these years.