Windmills

The mill of Saint Révérend, built in 1842 and been in operation until 1930, has been restored in 1997. It is the last remaining of the six mills located in the district which where still in operation during the last century.

Two twin mills overlook the Pouzauges farmland, a historical town in Vendée, 20 minutes from the Puy du Fou. Discover the secrets of the windmill and the miller's skills at this exceptional site!

A symbol of the local people's love of the technology of bygone day. Don't leave Vendée without seeing the only windmill in France to have operated without a breack since it was built in the 16th century. Sale of flour, pancakes, biscuits and regional products.

The Ansonnière mill, one of the last windmills of the commune.

On the edge of the Sèvre, in the small village of Gaumier there stands the only Foulou mill of France, in working order.

MOULIN DU CHAMP DE LA TRUIE 

The only remaining mill out of the 12 windmills of Nalliers, it has been restored and has regained its wings. It can be visited if you book or during events. Visible from the road. An unusual visit to the Marais Poitevin, between Fontenay le Comte and Luçon. Marais Poitevin: wet marsh

Water mill in Poiré sur Vie, in the heart of Vendée, 10 minutes from La Roche sur Yon

At the foot of a transformed mill with sails lies a garden that offers visitors artistic fun and a pleasant informative stroll. Lively sculptures, wind games, wind tunnels and chimes combine to indicate the strength and direction of the wind. The environment is geared to show how important and fascinating the wind can be. At the heart of the village of Notre Dame de Monts, on the dune overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, stands a wind tower topped by a strange sail.

MOULIN DE LA MOULINETTE 

Windmill

FIVE MILLS OVERLOOK THE PETIT LAY VALLEY