Moulin-musée du Haut-Benauge
Windmill from 1601 in Gornac housing a small museum of agricultural, winegrowing and craft tools.
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About the museum
The Gornac windmill was built in 1601 by Jehan Gauthier, lord of Cazaulx. Built of rubble stone on a hill to the north of the village, it is one of the three windmills the commune originally had. The tower, the internal staircase and one of the doors date from that construction.
The commune bought the mill in 1975 to set up a museum of the vine and wine. After its restoration in the 1970s, the tower houses a collection of agricultural, winegrowing and craft tools, some dating back to the early 19th century: tools of the vigneron, cooper, farrier, clog-maker, woodcutter or harvester, accompanied by images of rural trades.
The mill is regarded as a symbol of Gornac’s heritage. It can be visited on request at the town hall and opens its doors during the Journées des Moulins in spring and the Journées du patrimoine in September.
Highlights
- Windmill dating from 1601, on a hill above the village
- Tools of the vigneron, cooper and farrier
- Tools of the clog-maker, woodcutter and harvester
- Images of rural trades
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Parking possible for coaches.
The mill stands on a hill north of the village of Gornac.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
Shaded picnic area near the mill.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Commented visits for groups and schools by appointment, to be requested from the Gornac town hall. |
