Moulin de Gouaougue, Watermill in Larbey, France
The Moulin de Gouaougue is a watermill in Larbey, France. It consists of two parts: a two-storey building with a pale, mottled white-rendered facade and a low-pitched roof of weathered reddish-brown tiles, and a low, single-storey wooden structure beside the water with a broad, shallow-pitched roof of aged, greyish-brown material.
The fortified mill dates from the 12th century and was built for the Lord of Poyaller. It housed a flour mill that operated until 1986, and since 2012 the current owners have been restoring it.
The mill's name comes from the stream that feeds it, and the site is part of local heritage events. Visitors can see a demonstration of grain milling and learn about the importance of mills in the past.
The mill is open to the public on special events and by appointment for groups. Most of the site is accessible to people with reduced mobility, and a visit takes about an hour.
Unlike most watermills, its wheel is horizontal and sits below the building, with the stream flowing underneath. A legend says fairies built the mill and the nearby castle tower in a single night.
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