THE MILLS OF THE WARRIOR
Mills renowned for their high cereal production, one of the many distinctive features of the island of Noirmoutier.
In the 19th century, 32 mills were in operation, an exceptional density in Western France. Today, 23 remain, 4 of them partially demolished. The first mills, built by the monks of Saint-Philbert in the 7th century, used the tides as energy. They were used to grind the cereals grown on the island and were also landmarks for sailors. The last miller retired in 1945. In La Guérinière, the 4 moulins de la Court bear witness to this heritage.
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