Moulin d'Alphonse Daudet, Historic windmill in Fontvieille, France.
The windmill stands on a Mediterranean hill surrounded by pine trees, featuring white stone walls and rotating wooden blades at its circular tower.
Built in 1814 for grinding wheat, the Saint-Pierre windmill operated until World War I when army requisitions halted its production in 1915.
The windmill gained recognition through Alphonse Daudet's 1869 collection of short stories 'Letters from My Windmill', depicting local Provence life.
Visitors can explore the windmill from April to November, following a marked trail that connects to Château de Montauban and other historical mills.
The structure received monument historique classification in 1931 to preserve its connection with Daudet's literary works and Provençal heritage.
Location: Fontvieille
GPS coordinates: 43.72100,4.71280
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
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