Pressoirs & Boulangeries

Many Jersey farm complexes have their own specific rooms or buildings for the production of cider and bread, which are known as the pressoir and boulangerie respectively. Dating from an era when the cider industry once played a dominant role in Jersey’s agriculture, the pressoir usually contains a granite apple crusher and timber press. Earlier boulangeries are typified by the insertion of a bread oven within the back of an existing fireplace, whilst the later style comprises of a separate bread oven adjacent to an existing flue. In addition it is very common to find a “copper” in the boulangerie for the washing of clothes.

Site Guide

You can explore the pressoir and boulangerie at The Elms and the pressoir at Morel Farm. Thank you for respecting the privacy of the properties' tenants when viewing these outbuildings. Access is free of charge.

The Elms

The Headquarters of the Trust, The Elms is located on La Chêve Rue, St Mary and has on-site parking. The Pressoir is located beneath the Trust office. It features a rare Jersey granite apple crusher, cider press and newly re-instated clay floor. The Boulangerie is located in the farmyard. Please also visit the new Trust office, which has been sensitively constructed within the former apple store and latterly potato store of The Elms pressoir.

Morel Farm

This important farm complex is located on La Rue de La Fontaine St. Martin, St. Lawrence and is accessible by foot only. The Pressoir is located in the outbuildings to the right of the archway entrance; the door is left open during the day-time. You will find an apple crusher made of Chaussey granite, cider press and original clay floor. The main house is tenanted and not accessible to the public.