Water mills and energy communities along the Indre river – 3 april 2026

As part of the European Citizen-Led Renovation programme, the AQUA association is organising a day to showcase energy community projects in water mills on 3 April in the Indre department.

On the programme:

10am: Meet at the Grand Moulin in Sainte-Sévère-sur-Indre for a site visit (carpooling can be arranged).

12 noon: lunch (registration and booking required – limited places)

2.30–5 pm: indoor workshop and video link to Châteauroux (CES, 90 Rue François Mitterrand)

14.30 Welcome and introduction – Elodie Denizart (AQUA Association)

14.45 Potential and methodology for reactivating mills in France and Europe – Clément Van Straaten (Askeul)

15.15 Discussion with the audience + via video link

15.30 Feedback from community-led energy initiatives

Alearnerproject: Moulin Bleu (LoiretCher), Paul Sauvagediscussion

Afollowerproject: Phare Ouest Energie (Gers), Yann Verhoyediscussion

16.30 A scientific approach to river fragmentation in France and EuropePascal Bartout, geographer (University of Orléans)

16.50 Summary of interviews with French stakeholders and ideas for the future – Elodie Denizart (AQUA Association)

17.00 Discussion with the audience

17.30 End of the workshop

You will find here the presentations.

To find out more about this programme:

Website Citizen Led Renovation / Inspiring cases / Water mills

 

Please register by emailing contact@aqua-asso.eu