Molí d'en Fogueroles

Molí d'en Fogueroles is a historic farmhouse (masia) in Breda, a town in the La Selva county of Girona province, Catalonia. It stands at a road junction on the way out of Breda's centre toward Viabrea, just behind the house known as Can Hosta, and it is listed in the Inventory of Architectural Heritage of Catalonia.

What does the building look like?

The house has two levels — a ground floor and an upper floor — split into three clearly distinct sections. On the left rises a tower-like section with a ground floor and two additional upper storeys, while the rest of the building has only a ground floor. This uneven massing gives the house a distinctive, easily recognisable silhouette compared to the neighbouring rural buildings.

Where does the name Molí d'en Fogueroles come from?

The name translates roughly as "the mill of Mr. Fogueroles" and points to what stood on the site before the current house. Before this dwelling was built, a mill operated at the same spot, with records mentioning it as early as 1317. The property later passed to the Fogueroles family: sources name Antoni Fogueroles as its possible owner as far back as 1640, and the house appears under that surname in an official census dated 1735.

What is the history behind the property?

The site's story therefore stretches back to the Middle Ages, even though the building's current shape reflects the many alterations typical of Catalan masies as they passed through generations of owners. In 1995 the house underwent a restoration carried out shortly after a fire had damaged it. That work is what allowed the building to survive to the present day as part of La Selva's local architectural heritage.

Is Molí d'en Fogueroles worth a visit?

This is a stop for travellers interested in rural Catalan architecture and local history rather than a conventional sightseeing attraction with visitor facilities. The house remains private property, so viewing is limited to what can be seen from the public road. It pairs well with a visit to Breda itself — a town known for its historic centre and pottery-making tradition — and to nearby Viabrea, reached along the same road that passes the building.

How do you get to Molí d'en Fogueroles?

The building sits on the road leaving Breda's centre toward Viabrea, directly behind Can Hosta. Its coordinates are approximately 41.74238°N, 2.55509°E, which makes it straightforward to locate with GPS navigation. Driving from central Breda usually takes only a few minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Molí d'en Fogueroles located? On the road leaving Breda's centre toward Viabrea, just behind the house Can Hosta, in the La Selva county of Girona province.

Was there really a mill on this site? Yes. Records of a mill at this location go back to 1317, and the house's name — "the mill of Mr. Fogueroles" — refers directly to that earlier use.

Who owned the property? Sources point to Antoni Fogueroles as a possible owner as early as 1640. The house also appears under the Fogueroles name in an official census from 1735.

Can visitors go inside Molí d'en Fogueroles? No — it is a private property listed in Catalonia's architectural heritage inventory, and it can only be viewed from the outside, from the public road.