Tour of the traditional mill

Discover Nice's last olive oil mill! Come and enjoy a memorable experience, alone or with your family, and immerse yourself in the fascinating history of Nice, in this place where time seems to have stood still... 
 Visits are FREE and take place all year round at 10.30am, 2.15pm and 4pm. (To book, call +33 (0)4 93 44 45 12 or +33 (0)9 52 62 02 27) 

 Between mid-October and December, you will have the opportunity to watch part of the manufacturing process (grinding) live, from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. (please call in advance to confirm). Throughout the year, the approximately 1-hour tour includes: A view of the mill in operation or not, A 10-minute video presentation summarising the 3 to 6 hours of crushing work and the steps leading up to arrival at the mill. Our guide will enrich your experience by answering your questions and offering a tasting session to explore the different flavours and “secrets” of our oils, olives and tapenade. 
 We also have a “modern” mill that produces cold-pressed olive oil. This mill, designed to create exceptional oils, won a gold medal at the Concours Général Agricole in its first year. However, it is not possible to visit this mill. Whether you are alone or in a group, we welcome you FREE OF CHARGE throughout the year to discover the stages of olive oil production. 

Venez vivre une expérience mémorable, seul ou en famille, et plongez dans l'histoire fascinante de Nice, dans ce lieu où le temps semble s'être arrêté... Les visites sont GRATUITES et se déroulent toute l'année à 10h30, 14h15 et 16h. (Pour réserver, appelez le0ou le0)

Address : 318 Boulevard De la Madeleine 06000 Nice

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Notre guide enrichira votre expérience en répondant à vos questions et en vous proposant une dégustation pour explorer les différentes saveurs et 'secrets' de nos huiles, olives et tapenade. Nous disposons également d'un moulin "moderne" qui permet de produire des cuvées d'huile d'olive en extraction à froid. Ce moulin, conçu pour créer des huiles d'exception, a remporté une médaille d'or au concours général agricole lors de sa première année. Cependant, la visite de ce moulin n'est pas possible.

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Reservations

We would like to remind you that the olive oil production season takes place during the olive harvest, i.e. between November and March, depending on the vagaries of the harvest. During this period, producers bring us their olives depending on weather conditions and availability, which means that we cannot guarantee that the mill will be open every day. We advise you to confirm the date of your visit by contacting us a few days in advance. Groups are welcome by reservation. ACCESS Access map - Map City bus: No. 6M: Terminus de la Madeleine stop For tourist buses, we recommend arriving via the Mathis road. From east to west, take the Magnan/La Madeleine exit. From west to east, take the St Philippe exit, then take Voie Mathis in the other direction (east to west), then take the Magnan/La Madeleine exit. Passengers are dropped off 50 metres after the traffic lights, in front of the “la madeleine” bus stop (in front of the school playground). The bus will immediately turn left at the turning area and wait for the tour to finish a few metres further down on the double lane of the boulevard. Passengers will have to walk 200 metres. Don't forget to visit our shop in Old Nice, opposite Nice Town Hall (14 rue St François de Paule). An authentic 1930s shop entirely dedicated to Mediterranean flavours. INFORMATION Tel: +33 (0)4 93 44 45 12 

 By email: tourisme@alziari.com.fr​

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RENSEIGNEMENTS : Tel : +33 (0)4 93 44 45 12

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COME AND PRESS YOUR OLIVES

Who can bring their olives to the traditional ALZIARI Mill in Nice?
Tout oléiculteur ou amateur, de 3 kg à plusieurs tonnes.... 
Seule condition: J'estime ma récolte à + de 120 kg d'olives: je prends rendez-vous avant de ramasser.
I have between 3 and 120 kg: I take the olives to the mill, where they will be grouped into batches.
You pay for the PRESSING (labour) based on the weight of the olives (see prices in store) and we return all of the oil produced from your olives to you.
 
How should my olives be?
Green, black, turning, they must above all be CLEAN, HEALTHY and LEAF-FREE.
 
When should I harvest my olives?
It's up to you to decide based on your production, bearing in mind that black olives are ripe and a gust of wind is enough to knock them down, while green olives are resistant to the cold and can remain on the tree.
Both are at risk in the event of storms or hail.
Green olives or rotating olives (black on the outside but white on the inside): low in oil but very fragrant.
Black olives: mild oil and higher yield if the olive trees are not watered.
If the fruit has been damaged by olive flies: for more than 120 kg = As long as it is still on the tree, you can pick it and take it to the mill, but the quality will not be as good... PLEASE NOTE: The mill reserves the right to refuse your fruit if the olives are not in a satisfactory condition.
 
Any fruit on the ground is considered lost and should not be taken to the mill.
 
How many litres of oil will I get?
The oil is in your olives, we are just the extractor. The yield depends on the variety, ripeness, exposure, watering during production and rainfall before harvesting. It can be between 3 and 10 kg of olives per litre.
 
How long can I keep my harvested olives?
Not long.
If stored in the right conditions, in a ventilated crate in a cool, dry place: 4 to 5 days. To optimise storage: store in a thin layer in a cool, well-ventilated room.
If you do not have enough crates, store the olives on a sheet on the floor.
In any case, do not delay and take them to the mill quickly.
 
Can the mill make a special batch with my olives?
For quantities of 120 kg or more, by appointment, the batch is identified and processed separately. The customer will receive olive oil made from their olives and will need to decant it (see the miller).
For less than 120 kg, they are grouped together in batches and the oil is distributed proportionally.
 
Can the mill fill my own packaging?
Oui, de plus vous pouvez retrouver des bidons en vente sur place,  5L et 10L.