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Mandray
Discover the Mandray hydraulic sawmill-museum
Discover the hidden treasures of one of the Vosges’ must-see destinations: the Musée de Mandray hydraulic sawmill. Located in the center of a picturesque village, the site is part of the Ballons des Vosges Natural Park, 10 km from Saint-Dié-des-Vosges and 25 km from Gérardmer.
A variety of programs lasting 1 or 2 hours await you on site. Start with a demonstration of water-powered plank sawing, followed by a guided tour of the hydraulic and mechanical installations. Continue your visit with free access to the permanent and temporary exhibitions, the entire site, the coulée verte and, if you wish, finish with the discovery tour of typical Vosges farms.
Make your reservation now and discover this unique heritage. Free parking is available for your convenience.
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Average duration 1 to 2 hours
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Languages spoken French, English
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Difficulty Suitable for all
Prices & opening times
Offer valid
From 01.04.2025 to 01.04.2026
Prices
- 4.5 per adult
- 2.5 € per child aged 6 to 18
- Free for children under 6
What’s included
- Water-powered sawing demonstration
- Guided tour of the entire plant
- Free access to permanent and temporary exhibitions, the entire site and the green corridor
Opening times
Open Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 2.30pm and 4pm.
- Easter vacations: April 7 to 17
- Summer: July 07 to September 04
Highlights
- Discovering sawing and hydraulic installations
- Discover the village's heritage and events
- A unique experience in the Ballons des Vosges Natural Park
A sustainable & responsible offering
Find out more
Lorraine, Vosges
80 Route de la Scierie
Basse-Mandray
88650 Mandray I'm going by train!
Basse-Mandray
88650 Mandray I'm going by train!
SCIERIE HYDRAULIQUE-MUSEE DE MANDRAY find out more
About
SCIERIE HYDRAULIQUE-MUSEE DE MANDRAY
In the heart of a picturesque village, come and discover a site where, since the 16th century, a waterwheel has successively driven a flour mill and then a sawmill, which is still in operation today. Discover an ingenious mechanism capable of transforming a tree into a plank by the sheer force of water. Follow the path of the water as it cascades over the wheel from canal to siphon, driving the formidable mechanism that activates the saw blade. Guided tours, sawing demonstrations, permanent exhibitions, animated models and a bucolic stroll will give you a full understanding of the workings of the mill.
