The mills of Gironde open their doors to you on the occasion of the European Mill and Mill Heritage Days on May 18 and 19, 2024. The mills have been part of the Gironde landscapes since the Middle Ages. Water-powered, wind-powered, transformed into flour mills or fortified, they will arouse your curiosity. 19 sites are open this year with the program: demonstration of flour and bread production, hikes, activities, guided tours... The choice is yours!
information: www.journees-europeennes-des-moulins.org ou www.fdmf.fr
Launch of the European Mill Days at the Moulin de Moustelat in Pessac-sur-Dordogne
A magnificent water mill, the Moustelat mill will be open to the public all weekend and many activities will be organized:
- Hikes on Saturday May 18 and Sunday May 19 (6,6 or 10,5 km) upon registration.
Price: €2 / person – More information and registration on the FFrandonnée website.
– free visits to the mill from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m. - Baking and selling bread in a wood oven.
- Wine tasting and sales
- Exhibition of old cars and tractors
- Induction ceremony of the Confrérie des Vins de Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux on Saturday May 18 from 18 p.m.
- Fireworks on Saturday May 18 from 23 p.m.
- Exhibition of Gironde mills proposed by the Association Girondine des Amis des Moulins and Gironde Tourisme
- Catering on site throughout the weekend
Information: Castillon-Pujols tourist office at 05.57.40.27.58
In Blaye Bourg Lands of Estuary
MOULIN DUCOURNEAU-LARUSCADE
Flour mill in operation. Roller mill, partly dating from before the revolution.
Free visits only Saturday morning May 18 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. by reservation – In groups of 10 people (adults and children over 12 years old) – Sale of flour.
Information and reservations: 05.57.68.67.84, contact@moulinducourneau.com, www.moulinducourneau.com
REGUIGNON MILL - MARCILLAC
Flour mill built in 1908 by Gaston and Arthur HUCHET. Stopped in 1982. Alignment of five Rose Frères aircraft. Wheat brush, bran brush and Planshister. All equipment and equipment are kept in perfect condition.
Free guided tours from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 14 p.m. to 18 p.m. Sunday (by appointment the rest of the year). Photo exhibition on rurality. Information: 06.07.02.78.38 or francois.huchet@gmail.com
GRAND PUY MILL - LANSAC
Windmill restored in 2005. Discover the different types of wood that make up its pivoting roof, up to the activity of the miller itself. Next to it is the miller's house, which has also been restored. It hosts a mini-mill, to give you demonstrations as well as the production of flour. The house also offers you its shop with the direct sale of flour production. Enjoy the exceptional panorama of the site with its picnic area.
Guided tours only on Sundays from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m. Price: €2 per person, free for under-6s. More informations.
In the Médoc
COURRIAN'S MILL - BLAIGNAN
A must see, not far from Lesparre, the Blaignan windmill is a Berton wing mill. Carefully restored in 1981, it still has its inner mechanism.
Castle TOUR HAUT CAUSSAN
Open May 18 and 19 and all year round. Call before the visit at 05.56.09.00.77 or 06.80.03.65.70
In the Bordeaux metropolis
WIND TURBINE BOLLEE – BASSENS
In the municipal domain of Beauval, the wind turbine dating from 1888, 23 m high, restored between 1995 and 1997, is in working order. It is a wonder !
walk in the park
Guided tour of the wind turbine and its washhouse only on Saturday May 18 from 10 a.m. to 14 p.m. and from 15 p.m. to 17 p.m. Picnic tables and chairs. Unpacking, destocking of various objects from the association (except textiles) from 10 a.m. to 17 p.m.
MILL OF NOES – PESSAC
The last vestige of the Bellevue estate, the Moulin de Noès bears witness to a pivotal era between traditions and innovations. A story full of twists and turns from the Age of Enlightenment, to be shared without moderation.
A proposal from the City of Pessac, in the company of the Association Passeurs de Mémoire Saturday May 18 and Sunday May 19, 2024 at 14:30 p.m. and 16:30 p.m. Guided tours – Duration: 1h30. Free upon reservation with Culture Pessac at 05.57.93.65.40 or culture@mairie-pessac.fr - Ticketing : billetterie.pessac.fr
In Between Two Seas
MILL OF LABARTHE - BLASIMON
On the Gamage, discover a 1926th century fortified mill with battlements. Listed as a historic monument in XNUMX, it has a functioning bucket wheel, millstone mechanism, valves, dyke and weir.
Guided tours on Saturday May 18 from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m. and Sunday May 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m.. Price: 3 euros for the association – Information: 05.57.58.05.85 or 06.80.33.29.88
PINQUET MILL - SAINT-FELIX DE FONCAUDE
3th century water mill completely renovated by the municipality. Guided tour of the reach, the 70mXNUMX bucket wheel, the millstones and the bolter. Demonstration of cereal milling and sale of flour not to be missed!
Visit possible all year round, mill in action for groups and static for individuals – only by appointment.
Saturday de 14 p.m. to 16 p.m. – Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 14 p.m. to 18 p.m. Exhibition of paintings. Price: €2,50 (free for children). Information : 05.56.71.57.49 or 06.43.88.45.34, www.moulin-de-pinquet.fr
THE NEW MILL - PREIGNAC
Former water mill from the beginning of the 1856th century, with three millstones, on an arm of the Ciron, obstructed in 150 during the construction of the railway. Abandoned for 5 years, it has been in the rehabilitation phase for XNUMX years thanks to volunteers from the Moulin Neuf and Heritage Association.
Only Sunday May 19 from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Free guided tour.
Sauternes tasting
information: moulinneufetpatrimoines@outlook.fr ou moulinneuf.org
COCUSSOTTE MILL - SAINT PIERRE SUR DROPT (47)
A few steps from the Gironde, in the Lot et Garonne, (on the Dropt), discover this mill. Ferris wheel in operation, eel, landscaped banks, garden on the island and some refreshments await you.
Guided tour with commentary at 15 p.m. and 16:30 p.m. on the history of the mill (1280), hydraulic energy, history of navigation on the Dropt (locks, goods)… Price: €4
Information: 06 74 16 46 82 moulin-de-cocussotte.fr ou dominique.olivain@wanadoo.fr
Please note: Saturday June 22 “Tell us about your home” by the Raconteurs de Pays du 47 (Visit of the mill, demonstration of pies, mill models, etc. catering). More informations : www.raconteursdepays47.com
MILL OF CUSSOL - VERDELAS
Between the domain of Malagar dear to F. Mauriac and the ordeal of Verdelais, the windmill (1730) completely restored in 2002, offers demonstrations of cereal milling, orientation and covering of the wings. Viewpoint over the Garonne and Sauternes valley
Guided tour Saturday and Sunday from 10 p.m. to 19 p.m.
information: 05.56.62.02.06 and 06.81.02.83.86, mairie-de-verdelais@wanadoo.fr
Please note: Old-fashioned harvest festival on July 20 and 21. Animations with old equipment.
Free theater evening on the evening of July 18 at the foot of the “Yvonne Princesse de Bourgogne” mill by the Théâtre du Portail troupe in Bordeaux.
TEMPLE MILL – BLESIGNAC
Historic Templar site currently being restored with a chapel and a 12th century troglodyte water mill. Wheel chambers and spinning wheels cut into the rock. Canals and reaches, quarries and millstones…
Guided tours on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
Historical visit and botanical trail along the streams and reach – Listening to the secret song of plants Buffet and drinks with wild plants – Medieval costumes – Price: €6 (drink and buffet included)
Information: 06 03 11 73 43 – oriane.voyelle@free.fr
BAGAS MILL
Remarkable fortified water mill on an islet in the middle of the Dropt
Guided tours only by appointment at 06.30.68.19.20
Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 14 p.m. to 17 p.m..
In the Libournais
CHARLOT MILL – MARCENAIS
13th century water mill on the SAYE - Today, come and discover a brasserie in a haven of peace and greenery
Saturday during meal times and Sunday all day – 163, Charlot Sud
Information: 05.57.68.76.77 or on the website: http://www.moulindecharlot.fr
PIVERT'S MILL - COUBEYRAC
16th century water mill on the Durèze, completely restored. Equipped with a pair of millstones powered by a spinning wheel, it makes flour with bluterie (old varieties of wheat). The mill will run for grinding and sieving and if the weather is nice, tables and benches will be available for your picnic.
Free guided tour from 10 a.m. to 19 p.m. (it is possible to visit by appointment all year round)).
Information : 05.57.47.49.36 and moulindepivert@gmail.com
GRANDES VIGNES WINDMILL - PERISSAC
The Moulin des Grandes Vignes opens its wings over the Périssac vineyard. A few steps from the mill, the vine and wine museum presents the tools of our ancestors, fully restored. Wine tasting. Bread baked in a wood oven. Fast food on site. Exhibition of 3 windmill models.
Free visits only on Sunday May 19 from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m. Vine and wine museum open all year by appointment.
information: Serge Français – 06.33.22.25.28
DAM MILL - PORCHÈRES
Freestone mill on Isle, built in 1850 on Isle. It keeps all the machines from 1937 in working order to transform wheat into flour. Throughout the three levels that can be visited, you will discover the secrets of this exceptional mechanism, listed as a Historic Monument in 2007.
Guided tour on Saturday May 18 from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m. and Sunday May 19 from 10 a.m. to 17 p.m. Reduced price to €5 (free for children under 5). Bread making demonstrations. Sale of special breads, exhibitor stands and events. On site: Shop selling local products – Restaurant La Table du Moulin – Concerts – Terra Aventura trail – Hiking trails.
Information : 05.57.40.86.60 or reservations@moulindeporcheres.fr –https://moulindeporcheres.jimdofree.com/ – Facebook: Moulin de Porchères – Instagram: @moulin_de_porcheres
CALON MILLS – MOUNTAIN
Built in the 4th century, 2 canvas-wing mills, XNUMX of which have been restored. Picnic area, botanical trail and hiking trail.
Visits Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m.. Catering on site.
Mr. Hubert Boidron: 06.15.37.12.58 – hboidron@gmail.com
ABZAC MILL
At the foot of the castle, backing onto the dam and the lock, this factory was one of the first to be built in the Bordeaux region. Completed around 1780, it is listed as a Historic Monument. It produced flour, oil and then became a cardboard factory in 1927. Still in business.
Free guided tour on Sunday May 19 from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Good weekend to all !
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