On Saturday, 19 September 2026, Mulino Ferrari in Pavia opens its doors for an event dedicated to milling history and local food traditions. The FAI Giovani Pavia Group is organising a visit to the mill followed by a workshop dedicated to batarò, small flatbreads made from leavened dough that are part of the traditional cuisine of the Oltrepò Pavese area.

The event starts at 6:00 pm at Strada Villa Serafina 8, Pavia. After the visit, participants will have the opportunity to prepare the batarò and taste them freshly baked, filled with local cheeses and cured meats. Booking is required.

The evening begins with a visit to Mulino Ferrari and an introduction to its history. The tour provides an opportunity to learn about how the mill works and its connection with an ancient tradition: the transformation of wheat into flour.

The visit is followed by a hands-on workshop where participants can get involved in making batarò and discover how this traditional bread is prepared.

Batarò are small flatbreads made with leavened dough, traditionally associated with the food culture of the Pavia hills and Oltrepò Pavese.

The central part of the evening is the batarò workshop.

Participants will learn about the preparation of the dough and take part in making the breads themselves. Once baked, the batarò will be served warm and filled with cheeses and cured meats.

The activity combines local history and traditional cooking: first discovering the work of the mill and the production of flour, then using the dough to prepare a traditional local speciality.

Mulino Ferrari is a place connected with the agricultural and food culture of the Pavia area. The visit offers an opportunity to discover the processes and traditional skills involved in transforming wheat into flour.

The connection between wheat, flour and bread provides the main theme of the evening organised by FAI Giovani Pavia.

The event is organised by the FAI Giovani Pavia Group and is open to everyone for a small participation fee. Booking is required through the FAIprenotazioni platform.

The contribution is €25 for FAI members and €27 for non-members.

Young people aged 18 to 35 can also join the FAI directly at the event with a special welcome membership fee of €15, which is also available for membership renewal.

Event: Discover Mulino Ferrari
Date: Saturday, 19 September 2026
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Mulino Ferrari, Strada Villa Serafina 8, Pavia
Organiser: FAI Giovani Pavia Group
Activities: mill visit, batarò workshop and tasting
FAI members: €25
Non-members: €27
FAI membership for ages 18–35: €15 for new membership or renewal
Booking: required through FAIprenotazioni
Information: pavia@faigiovani.fondoambiente.it

Bookings: FAIprenotazioni – Discover Mulino Ferrari

A visit to Mulino Ferrari offers a practical way to discover an aspect of the food culture of the Pavia area. The experience starts with the history of wheat milling and continues with the preparation of a traditional speciality, giving participants the opportunity to take part in the workshop and enjoy the freshly baked batarò.

For anyone looking for things to do in Pavia in September, the event on Saturday, 19 September combines local history, traditional cooking and regional food products.

Photo:  Gershom Charig

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