A Restored Industrial Building on the Banks of the Sorgue

Property Description

This magnificent 1.166 m² stone industrial building is a former 19th-century factory, originally dedicated to producing madder dye and later converted into a ramie-spinning mill in the early 20th century. It is set in the heart of a 7-hectare park, part of which borders the Sorgue.
The generous original volumes, punctuated by large round-arched openings, provide a remarkable foundation for a high-end renovation project.
On the
garden level, a large 400 m² hall showcases the raw beauty of the industrial architecture. Riveted metal beams, a concrete floor and round-arched openings give this concert space a distinctive atmosphere. Its acoustics are perfect for classical music and jazz. Once animated by spinning machinery, the venue now accommodates up to 300 seated guests for private concerts. It could be imagined as an artist’s studio, an exceptional loft, a gallery or an unconventional residence. A monumental fireplace heats the space through an ingenious system that supplies the cast-iron radiators.
The hall connects to a reception area and a professional kitchen, which open onto an enclosed courtyard. One side of the courtyard has a glass roof overlooking a former branch of the Sorgue.
Every room here is a place that can be reinvented as a living space, an event venue or an artists’ residence.
A rehearsal room with a metal frame and walls finished in wood panelling and stone is located beyond this area.
A stunning contemporary glazed staircase, with a view down into the space, connects the two levels of the property and leads to a large room with exposed metalwork, a timber roof structure with rafters and parquet flooring.
This room leads to five soundproofed bedrooms created upstairs, along with toilets and a shower room for visiting artists and musicians. They enjoy direct views of the countryside.
It also opens onto a majestic office that both separates and connects the two buildings and has a private terrace leading to the owners’ residence.
The main living area has its own independent entrance.
An entrance hall leads to a staircase and a warm, welcoming living space.
An open-plan kitchen connects to a dining room and the beautiful terrace linking to the office.
There are two bedrooms, a shower room and a dressing room. A third bedroom with a bathroom could be created on the mezzanine.
A corridor and library area follows the walls in an original yet understated design.
This renovated former factory is unique in our region: it can be a place to live and create, where industrial heritage and contemporary art come together under a single signature—the one you choose to give it.
There is also a ruin awaiting development...
This could be an artists’ residence, an exceptional loft, a gallery, an event venue, a concert or exhibition space, or a very large family home full of character.
“An ageless place that will tell everyone a different story, but never an ordinary one. A place to recharge, conducive to creativity, reflection and well-being.”