The Soul of Craftsmanship in the Heart of Périgord Blanc

Nestled in the heart of Périgord Blanc, the Moulin de la Veyssière is a 16th-century watermill and the very last oil mill still active in the Vern Valley. Located in Neuvic-sur-l’Isle, it retains that rare charm of places that have journeyed through centuries without losing their soul. In 1857, Jacques Elias purchased the mill and breathed new life into its history; for nearly 170 years, passion and savoir-faire have been passed down through seven generations.

At the mill, artisanal oils and flours of character are crafted from walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, and peanuts. While the craft remains traditional, the mill has evolved with the times: since 2012, it has opened its doors to visitors seeking gourmet discoveries. Here, history and gastronomy naturally intertwine in a spirit of sharing, simplicity, and uncompromising standards.

Moulin de la Veyssière produces premium virgin oils from walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, and peanuts. Driven by a clear ambition, the family sought to go further by becoming farmers themselves, mastering the entire production chain from field to plate.

This vision became a reality in 2022 with the acquisition of a historic farm in the heart of Périgord Noir: Les Noyeraies du Lander. The synergy between the mill’s expertise and the orchard’s cultivation now allows for total mastery of the process: from tree to bottle. This precious continuity further strengthens the consistency of the craft, the respect for the raw material, and the exceptional quality of the taste.

Nestled in the heart of Périgord Noir, Les Noyeraies du Lander blend savoir-faire, discovery, gourmet delights, and escape. The story began in 1928 with the Aussel family, originally farmers. From 1950, under the leadership of Paul Aussel, the business evolved into the trading of walnuts and kernels; the Aussel Company then played an active role in structuring the walnut industry in Périgord. In the 2000s, Giliane Aussel took the helm with a strong desire: to sustain the work initiated by her parents.

For over 50 years, the orchard has produced walnuts and walnut/hazelnut oils using artisanal techniques passed down from generation to generation. In 2022, a new chapter began: Damien and Paul, childhood friends, took up the torch. Driven by a relationship of trust and a shared desire to breathe life into a family orchard rooted in Dordogne, they combine tradition with a contemporary vision.