ガイヤン-アン-メドック周辺のアトラクション＆必見スポット - トップ18

With a few fortunate exceptions, they are rarely used in their original function today, but often serve only as technical and historical monuments to a long tradition of craftsmanship: Powered solely by the power of the wind, the heavy millstones inside were moved, thus, for example, grinding grain into flour (so-called grain mills) or pressing oil from fruits (e.g., olives) (so-called oil mills). Thus, these old windmills are the best proof that people were clever enough to harness the power of the wind several centuries ago – long before the discovery of electricity and the inventions that followed it.

Every year the place surprises with different characters - awesome!

Impressive mill mechanics restored: After the mill ceased operation in the 1940s. v. It was discontinued in the 19th century and has been operational again since the early 1980s. The mill still has the former, functional wooden mechanics - worth seeing! Flour is ground at each demonstration. For demonstration purposes it is powered by a motor when there is little wind - otherwise by wind power.

If it runs you can visit and ask everything. Very nicely done.

detour through the forest to avoid the road

Former oyster port with small restaurants and picnic area

Cycle path between Hourtin and Hourtin Plage.

Always worth a drive through