Moulin de Craca

Moulin de Craca
Moulin de Craca.
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Origin
Mill nameMoulin de Craca
Mill locationPlouézec, Côtes-d'Armor
Coordinates48°45′39″N 2°58′27″W / 48.7608°N 2.9743°W / 48.7608; -2.9743
Information
PurposeCorn mill
TypeTower mill
StoreysTwo storey tower
Type of sailsCommon sails
WindingTailpole

Moulin de Craca is a windmill in Plouézec, Côtes-d'Armor, France. First working in 1844 it was restored from 1995.[1] It is popular amongst both locals and tourists because of its location on top of a cliff overlooking Port Lazo.

Every August the Plouézec-Ballinamore twinning committee organises Noz Ar Vilin Fest Noz around the windmill. There is a selection of Breton and Irish music and dancing, as well as local cuisine and drinks. Amongst the specialities are Moules-Frites (Mussels and chips), Crêpes, Galettes, Breton cider, and Chouchen.

Fest-noz at the Mill of Craca

After falling into disrepair, the windmill was restored in 1993. It now contains fully operational, working replica machinery.

References

  1. ^ "Visites guidées du Moulin de Craca | Office de tourisme Paimpol, Bretagne, Côtes d'Armor". Archived from the original on 2015-06-17. Retrieved 2015-06-17.
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