Exceptional Industrial Estate with Renovation Potential – 1,166 m2 in a 7-Hectare Park
This magnificent 1,166 m2 stone industrial building is a former 19th-century factory originally dedicated to the production of madder dye powder, before being converted into a ramie spinning mill in the early 20th century. It sits within a 7-hectare park, part of which borders the River Sorgue.
The generous original volumes, punctuated by large round-arched openings, provide a remarkable foundation for a high-end redevelopment project.
On the garden level, a vast 400 m2 room showcases the raw beauty of the industrial architecture. Riveted metal beams, concrete flooring and round-arched openings lend the space a distinctive atmosphere. Formerly home to spinning machinery, it now serves as a concert venue, with excellent acoustics for classical music and jazz. It can accommodate up to 300 seated guests for private concerts.
The possibilities are extensive: an artist’s studio, an exceptional loft, an art gallery or an unconventional residential retreat. A monumental fireplace provides heating through an ingenious system connected to cast-iron radiators.
This room connects to a reception area and a professional kitchen, which open onto an enclosed courtyard. A glazed wall on one side overlooks a former branch of the Sorgue.
Every room here offers the opportunity for reinvention, whether as a living space, an event venue or an artistic residence.
Beyond this area is a rehearsal room featuring a metal frame, with walls finished in wood panelling and stone.
A superb contemporary glazed staircase, offering impressive views down through the building, connects the two levels. It leads to a spacious room where the exposed metal structure, timber roof trusses and parquet flooring create a striking architectural setting.
This room gives access to five soundproofed bedrooms arranged on the upper floor, together with toilets and a shower room, designed to accommodate artists and musicians. The bedrooms enjoy direct views over the surrounding countryside.
The upper floor also opens onto a magnificent office that both separates and connects the two buildings. It benefits from a private terrace leading to the owners’ residence.
The Main Residence
The principal residence has its own independent entrance. An entrance hall leads to a staircase ascending to a warm and welcoming living area.
The layout includes an open-plan kitchen overlooking the dining room, with access to an attractive terrace connecting to the office. There are two bedrooms, a shower room and a dressing room, with the possibility of creating a third bedroom with an en-suite bathroom on the mezzanine level.
A corridor-library follows the walls in an original yet understated design, adding further character to the interior.
This converted former industrial complex is truly unique in the region. It offers the opportunity to create a place for living and artistic expression, where industrial heritage and contemporary art come together under a vision of your own.
An additional ruin on the property also offers further potential for development.
Whether envisioned as an artists’ residence, an exceptional loft, an art gallery, an event venue, a concert or exhibition space, or a substantial character-filled family home, this remarkable estate offers a wealth of possibilities.
“A timeless place that will tell a different story to everyone, yet never an ordinary one. A place to recharge, inspire creativity and reflection, and foster well-being.”
