ブリー周辺のアトラクション＆必見スポット - トップ13

Nowadays they are hardly in use in their original function, but are merely technical-historical monuments of a long tradition of craftsmanship: solely using the power of the wind as driving energy, the heavy millstones inside were moved and, for example, grains of grain were ground into flour (so-called grain mills ) or the oil is pressed from (e.g. olive) fruits (so-called oil mills). These old windmills are the best evidence that people were clever enough to harness the power of the wind centuries ago - long before the discovery of electricity and the resulting inventions.

High Ridge Road with super views

A short but steep climb out of the town of Bonnac in order to get from the Airège valley towards the ridge. Simply following the D36. The beginning is around 12 %, then it gets better.

A nice, easy route form Beaumont sur Lèze towards Saint Ybar. The route roughly follows the river Lèze (D74) and is a very nice alternative for the busy D4 which runs on the other side of the river and is mainly used by cars and trucks.

On the Heights of Lescousse, a beautiful open view on a small quiet road, without cars.

Remains of an old windmill in the middle of the meadows

The nave and choir of the Church were transformed in the 18th century. The facade puts the building in the category of fortified churches. The lower part is made of sandstone and, according to the moldings of the door, it dates from the 14th century. The upper part seems to be from the same period. It includes two turrets and two formerly crenellated galleries. The first floor had four battlements of which the gargoyles remain.

A nice, quiet, alternative route from Beaumont towards Lezat. Easy cycling, nice field, especially when they are covered with sunflowers. Much better then the busy D4, which follows roughly the same route.