17 June 2007 once again saw the National Day of the Mills -- and in the Perigord Dordogne alone there were 21 beautiful ancient wind- and water flour mills to look at.
I would have loved to have gone to see more, but only had time for four -- mills in various state of repair and restoration. I visited one wind mill -- that of Le Bournat at Le Bugue, which is in a perfect condition, being there all year round for visitors to come and admire. I then drove some distance through the most beautiful countryside, tine narrow lanes and thick oak forests. to finally arrive at Le Coux and Le Moulin de Ladiere which sits on the Le Boule stream. Here I was welcomed by a gorgeous farmyard of horses, chickens and a delightful Billy Goat --- and a charming young man who acted as a most informative guide, explaining the entire intricate workings of a water mill with enthusiasm and an obvious pride and pleasure. From there I continued on along the Dordogne river to Vezac where I visited the almost completely restored Moulin de L'Eveque which is situated on a tributary of the Dordogne, namely the Pontou. My last port of call was close to home, the mill of Lalinde -- which is in fact just outside Sauveboeuf, Le Moulin du Milieu a Sauveboeuf. This mill has been restored to its pristine original state and is in full working order -- a fascinating process to watch -- in particular as one realises that what you see is exactly what one would have seen 500 years ago! Several happy visitors walked away with soft white flour which had been milled right there in front of them.
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