The mills of Gironde open their doors to you on the occasion of the European Days of Mills and Mill Heritage on May 20 and 21, 2023. Mills have been part of the Gironde landscape since the Middle Ages. Water-powered, wind-powered, transformed into mills or fortified, they will arouse your curiosity. 22 sites are open this year, on the program: demonstration of flour and bread production, hikes, activities, guided tours... The choice is yours!
Launch of the European Mill Days at the Moulin de Cussol in Verdelais
Magnificent windmill in operation, the mill of Cussol will be open all weekend to the public and many activities will be organized:
– hikes on Saturday (7 or 14km) and Sunday May 21 in the morning (7 or 12km) on registration.
Price: 2€ / person
– free tours all day of the mill with production of flour and baking bread in the wood oven.
– exhibition (free admission) on the mills of Gironde in the Chai du Blanc at Domaine de Malagar
– but also guided and themed tours of the home of François Mauriac.
Prices: €8 / reduced €6 / free for children under 12.
In Blaye Bourg Lands of Estuary
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. (by appointment the rest of the year). Empty attic. 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 on Saturday and Sunday from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m. Price: €30 per person, free for children under 2. More informations.
On the Bassin d'Arcachon
DUBERN MILL - ROOMS
One of the last flour mills in operation in Gironde – former water mill built in
1930th century and transformed into a mill in 1989, re-equipped in 5 – XNUMXth generation of a family of
suckers
Free tours on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. with start-up of the mill.
37, chemin du moulin de Dubern 33770 ROOMS
More Info : +05 (56)88 40 23 XNUMX XNUMX
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
Call before the visit on 05 56 09 00 77 or 06 80 03 65 70 (May 20 and 21, 2023)
VENSAC MILL
Authentic XNUMXth century windmill. The mill works and welcomes you. At each visit, he grinds the grain and sifts the flour.
Sunday May 21 from 14:30 p.m. to 18:30 p.m. Adult 3€50 Children (5 to 13 years old) 2€50.
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
Free visit only on Saturday May 20 from 10 a.m. to 14 p.m. and from 15 p.m. to 17 p.m. Comments on the history of the estate and on the operation of the wind turbine will be offered to visitors.
MILL OF NOES – PESSAC
XNUMXth century mill with an amazing family history. Between innovations and tragic episodes, come and discover the history of this mill with guided themed tours.
• Saturday 20 May: “From hands to dough” / A family modeling workshop for 4/6 year olds to
make natural modeling clay and shape colored rolls / At 14 p.m. – Duration:
1h
• Sunday 21 May: “Bread in all its forms”, from cereals to products to taste/visit
thematic at 14 p.m. and 16:30 p.m. – Duration 1h30
Free on reservation. Registration: Kiosk culture and tourism of the City – 05 57 93 65 40 – kiosk@mairie-pessac.fr
MONTGAILLARD MILL – GRADIGNAN
Paddle mill in operation on the Eau Bourde. Successively a flour mill in the 1936th century, then the grinding of cocoa beans and finally an ice cream maker from 1939 to XNUMX.
Access by the chemin des Moulins or the Priory of Cayac, by the park of Montgaillard.
Guided and free guided tour on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 May from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m..
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.
Direction Castillon-la-Bataille – Visits guided on Saturday May 20 from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m. and on Sunday May 21 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. Rate : 2 euros 50 (free for children)
Saturday de 14 p.m. to 16 p.m. – Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m. 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.
Guided and free visit: the history of the mill and the chronology of the works. Saturday May 20 from 14 p.m. to 19 p.m. and Sunday May 21 from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m.
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 with paddles in operation, eel, developed banks, garden on the island and mixes some refreshments await you.
Please note: mill and garden are open every afternoon from Wednesday to Sunday from May to September.
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: €5
Information: 06 74 16 46 82 moulin-de-cocussotte.fr ou dominique.olivain@wanadoo.fr
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 14 p.m. to 19 p.m.. Rate : 2€ and free for children
Information : 05 56 62 02 06 or 06 81 02 83 86 - mairie-de-verdelais@wanadoo.fr
TEMPLE MILL – BLESIGNAC
Historic Templar site being restored with a chapel and a XNUMXth century troglodyte watermill. Chambers of wheels and spinning wheels carved into the rock. Canals and reaches, quarries and millstone… Slideshow, Medieval entertainment (Costumes, Games, Music…), Drinks and snacks.
Guided tours on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
Price: €3 per person, half-price for children under 16
53 route du temple 33670 Blésignac – 06 03 11 73 43 – oriane.voyelle@free.fr
In the Libournais
PIVERT'S MILL - COUBEYRAC
watermill of sixteenth century on the Durèze, fully restored. Equipped with a pair of millstones operated by a wheel, it manufactures flour with sifting (old varieties of wheat). The mill will turn for grinding and sieving and if the weather is fine, 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
WIND MILL OF THE GREAT VINES - 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 on Saturday May 20 from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m. and Sunday May 21 from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m. (open all year by appointment) – Information: 06 33 22 25 28
MOUSTELAT MILL - PESSAC-SUR-DORDOGNE
XNUMXth century water mill on the Soulège. On the program: visits, tasting of the property's wines, baking and selling bread in the old wood-fired oven.
Free guided tours Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m. (open to visitors every day by appointment from April to September). Information: Mr and Mrs BARRIERE on 06 14 82 14 74 www.moulin-de-moustelat.com
DAM MILL - PORCHES
Freestone mill on the Isle, built in 1850 on the Isle. It keeps all the machines from 1937 in working order to transform wheat into flour. Over the three levels that can be visited, you will discover the secrets of this exceptional mechanism, listed as a Historic Monument in 2007.
Guided tours from 10 a.m. to 17 p.m. at a reduced rate for all (€5, free for children under 5). Demonstration of bread making (free), sale of special breads, exhibitor stands and events. Waterbike rental for a bike ride on the river (from 3,5€ to 14€ depending on the duration) and barbecue boat for a duration of 2h30 (you make your barbecue with a packed lunch made by the guinguette).
All year round enjoy the baker's workshop, the mill shop, the restaurant-guinguette in season and concerts on weekends. Information: 07 72 15 14 97 www.moulindeporcheres.jimdo.fr
CALON MILLS – MOUNTAIN
Built in the 4th century, 2 mills with canvas wings, XNUMX of which have been restored. Picnic area, botanical trail and hiking trail. Visit of the underground cellar, tasting and sale of Château Calon.
Visits Saturday May 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Mr. Boidron: 06 11 91 07 60– vineyardsjnboidron@wanadoo.fr
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 21 from 14:30 p.m. to 18 p.m.
Good weekend to all !
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