Moulin de Daudet, Historic windmill in Fontvieille, France
A limestone structure with white sails rests on a hilltop surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation and overlooks the Alpilles mountain range.
Built in 1814, the Saint-Pierre windmill operated for a century until World War I, when wheat supplies and workers were directed to military efforts.
The windmill gained recognition through Alphonse Daudet's 1869 book 'Letters from My Windmill', though the author never lived in the structure.
The basement of the windmill contains a museum space displaying documents and artifacts related to the French writer Alphonse Daudet.
Four additional windmills stand near the Daudet windmill, forming the Mills of Rome group that includes Sourdon, Ramet, and Tissot-Avon structures.
Location: Fontvieille
Accessibility: Inaccessible en fauteuil roulant
Address: Av. des Moulins, 13990 Fontvieille, France 13990 Fontvieille 13990 Fontvieille
Opening Hours: Lundi-Jeudi 14:00-17:30; Samedi-Dimanche 11:00-17:30
Phone: +33679811589
Website: https://moulindedaudet.wixsite.com/fontvieille
GPS coordinates: 43.72098,4.71282
Latest update: March 19, 2025 17:05
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