Ancienne usine de transformation

The Maraucourt mill, built in 1793-94 by Simonet, was sold in 1806 to the Camion family, who transformed it into a polishing mill. In 1811, J.-N. Gendarme established a polishing mill downstream, encouraging the Camions to leave for Thumécourt (Vivier-au-Court). In 1823, Gendarme bought Maraucourt and installed a splitting mill with rolling mills, a clinking hammer and refining furnaces, all powered by a water wheel. After its decommissioning in 1845, the site was transformed into an English forge, then taken over in the 19th century by the Fonderie du Laminoir to produce household and building cast iron. In 1919, the complex became SA FAL, before changing its name to Meuse-Ardennes in 1955 and welcoming Mecano-Galva in 1972. The current building, made of Dom-le-Mesnil stone rubble, is characterized by stone quoins, a large arched door and a slate roof. The south facade, with its regular openings, is reminiscent of other Gendarme factories in Vrigne.