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Moulin de
Raire
Sallertaine. Tel 02 51 35 51 82
Sud
Vendee.. Haut
Bocage.. Coastal
Region.. Marais
Poitevin.. Marais
Breton.. Bas Bocage.. Plaine.. Marais
Olonne..
This
windmill was built by a local lord in 1555, and is the only windmill in France
that has been turning without interruption since its construction.
Without any folklore or gimmicks the Burgaud family, descendants of a long line of millers, continue to work this fascinating piece of machinery using the techniques of previous generations.
Take a tour of this astonishing and ingenious historic monument and the listen to the commentary provided.
There is a permanent exhibition on the history of milling and the techniques involved.
The mill’s specialities are organic wheat and buckwheat flour, crepes, biscuits and other local produce.
Open: Feb/March weekends and holidays 14h till 18h
April/may/june/sept. Everyday 14h till 18h
July/August everyday 10h till 12h & 14h till 18.30h
Tariff: Adults €3.75 Children €1.80
Return to find more Attractions of the Vendée
Without any folklore or gimmicks the Burgaud family, descendants of a long line of millers, continue to work this fascinating piece of machinery using the techniques of previous generations.
Take a tour of this astonishing and ingenious historic monument and the listen to the commentary provided.
There is a permanent exhibition on the history of milling and the techniques involved.
The mill’s specialities are organic wheat and buckwheat flour, crepes, biscuits and other local produce.
Open: Feb/March weekends and holidays 14h till 18h
April/may/june/sept. Everyday 14h till 18h
July/August everyday 10h till 12h & 14h till 18.30h
Tariff: Adults €3.75 Children €1.80
Return to find more Attractions of the Vendée
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