The Windmill of 'La Falaise'
Presentation
The guide welcomes you to discover the amazing mechanism of the mill and its secrets from July 1st to August 31st: at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm and 6pm.
Visits every hour. No reservation.
RATES (payment on site in cash or by check):
Adult and child aged 12 years and over: 3€.
CHILD under 12 years old: free.
GROUPS (minimum 10 people excluding school holidays) from April to October by reservation: 2 € / person (2 companions: free).
Dating from the 16th century, the Moulin de la Falaise is an old mill "petit-pied" on the hillside of Guérande, named Sainte-Espérance mill. It was dismantled by a windmill lover and rebuilt identically in 1925 at its current location on the Falaise dune. It was subsequently abandoned for several years and even lost its roof and framework in a fire in 1978. Today renovated, the Mill is surrounded by a natural space to be rediscovered where hundreds of rare species of wild orchids and a very varied wildlife are nestled.
In 1990, it underwent a complete renovation that will be completed in 1992, strictly respecting the original architecture. The wings are by the city in 2012 and the canvases in 2015. Built in granite carved stone, its roof is made of chestnut wood tiles. Its amazing old-fashioned mechanism is still used today by a miller to transform the grain of organic black wheat into organic buckwheat flour.
Satisfaction questionnaire:
Satisfaction questionnaire of the Moulin de la Falaise
Possibility of group guided tours, from April to October.
Visits every hour. No reservation.
RATES (payment on site in cash or by check):
Adult and child aged 12 years and over: 3€.
CHILD under 12 years old: free.
GROUPS (minimum 10 people excluding school holidays) from April to October by reservation: 2 € / person (2 companions: free).
Dating from the 16th century, the Moulin de la Falaise is an old mill "petit-pied" on the hillside of Guérande, named Sainte-Espérance mill. It was dismantled by a windmill lover and rebuilt identically in 1925 at its current location on the Falaise dune. It was subsequently abandoned for several years and even lost its roof and framework in a fire in 1978. Today renovated, the Mill is surrounded by a natural space to be rediscovered where hundreds of rare species of wild orchids and a very varied wildlife are nestled.
In 1990, it underwent a complete renovation that will be completed in 1992, strictly respecting the original architecture. The wings are by the city in 2012 and the canvases in 2015. Built in granite carved stone, its roof is made of chestnut wood tiles. Its amazing old-fashioned mechanism is still used today by a miller to transform the grain of organic black wheat into organic buckwheat flour.
Satisfaction questionnaire:
Satisfaction questionnaire of the Moulin de la Falaise
Possibility of group guided tours, from April to October.
Information
- Visit/Heritage :
- Small scale rural heritage (calvary, mill, bread oven, etc.)
- Heritage (castles, monuments...)
- Kind of visits :
- Guided visit
- Visit at your leisure
- Nationwide Event :
- Takes part in les Journées Européennes du Patrimoine
Equipment & Services
- On Site Services :
- Free parking
Destination
Moulin de la Falaise
Route de Saint-Nudec
44740
BATZ SUR MER
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 47.28115
Longitude : -2.49543
- Geographical Location :
- Distance from a bus stop 0.2 km
- Distance from the railway station 1 km
- Distance from the shops or city center 0.6 km
- Distance from the beaches or seaside 0.5 km
Tarifs
| Fares | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Adulte | ||
| Adult | 3.00€ | |
| Enfant de moins de 12 ans | ||
| Child | Free | |
Contact
The Windmill of 'La Falaise'
Route de Saint-Nudec
44740
BATZ SUR MER
Phone : +33 2 40 23 92 36
- Languages Spoken :
- English