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Moulin
à Elise
Poire-sur-Vie
Sud
Vendee.. Haut
Bocage.. Coastal
Region.. Marais
Poitevin.. Marais
Breton.. Bas Bocage.. Plaine.. Marais
Olonne..
The
Moulin a Elise at Poire-sur-Vie was constructed in 1867 for the purposes of
milling corn, and is now the last of the six mills in the area to remain in
working order.
It has seen many changes including being converted to being steam driven. It stopped working just before the Second World War however, it came back into use during the period of 1940 to 1945.
Following that it fell into disrepair but was bought by the commune in 1991 and restored.
A crêperie and bread oven were added to compliment the site, which is now open to the public for guided tours. You can climb the stairs to see the wheat being poured into the hopper on its way to the grind stone and flour can be bought from the onsite shop.
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It has seen many changes including being converted to being steam driven. It stopped working just before the Second World War however, it came back into use during the period of 1940 to 1945.
Following that it fell into disrepair but was bought by the commune in 1991 and restored.
A crêperie and bread oven were added to compliment the site, which is now open to the public for guided tours. You can climb the stairs to see the wheat being poured into the hopper on its way to the grind stone and flour can be bought from the onsite shop.
Return to find more Attractions of the Vendée
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