Mermaid on gable end

Mermaid on gable end, originally uploaded by Rhian vK.

On the Moulin de Rimaison.Une sirène, en français.
Well, it nearly makes sense. She's right by a river, but not all that close to the sea.
I understand that this historic building will be put up for sale before long. Along with a large and very handsome house, which faces it.