Moulin de la Brée

This 17th-century windmill features a well-preserved cylindrical stone tower with traditional grinding mechanisms and two millstones that remain visible to visitors today.

First documented on Guerrier's map in 1686, this windmill operated continuously until 1920 before being abandoned and later restored by the local community.

It represents the era when Oléron Island was known as 'the island of a hundred mills', symbolizing the importance of traditional grain milling in island agriculture.

The site is open Monday through Sunday from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, offering guided tours with a mediator to explore ancient milling techniques.

It stands among the few mills on the island to have preserved its original two-millstone mechanism, enabling superior quality flour production.

Location: La Brée-les-Bains

Address: Moulin de, 17840 La Brée-les-Bains, France 17840 La Brée-les-Bains

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 14:00-18:00

Phone: +33517250549

Website: https://moulin-de-la-bree.fr

GPS coordinates: 46.00842,-1.36059

Latest update: October 24, 2025 10:51