We've here a chronicle of a medieval watermill which now is actually a holiday retreat deep inside the French countryside. Here we've got one of numerous things relating the story of and detailing the environment of Le Moulin de Pont de Chez Lord, France 23430.
If the water mill was constructed the Limousin area of central France was ruled by English soldiery. The mill was built in around the yr 1271 as well as the regional commander from the garrison lived within a dwelling alongside the bridge over the river Beraude. As he was a member in the British gentry the bridge became called Le Pont de Chez Lord which means actually ---- The Bridge of the House from the Lord.
Le Moulin de Chez Lord (which translates as the Mill by the Home of the Lord) was constructed close to the residence in the English milord. It was necessary to prepare the flour to produce bread to feed the soldiery and also to put together the oats for the horses. It really is very easy to neglect the humble spud was not identified in France until extremely roughly 1450. Therefore the creating from the water mill was lengthy before the introduction into Europe from the spud and bread was the main source of carbohydrate. The Moulin was running for 300 years prior to the potato was imported from Peru and ultimately became a staple portion from the English diet plan. This is why for any permanent occupying force it was obligatory to possess a reliable supply of flour.
To obtain the time when the water mill was developed into perspective we should explain that we are referring to the thirteenth century, the time of Richard the Lionheart, who became King of England and Aquitaine the other side of Bordeaux in 1189. So the mill was constructed in the period in the crusaders and Robin Hood in England. The involvement of King Richard and his involvement locally will probably be mentioned in yet another post.
In western Europe it was the time in the begin for the Little Ice Age. The river in London froze above in some winters and the Scandinavians withdraw from their outposts in Iceland because the ice cap crept south. Our sun was much less hot and also the planet was plunged into this Tiny Ice Age that lasted about five centuries ending in the mid 1850s. Crops routinely failed all through this time ... a lot for NOW being a time of particular climate change. Here in France the temperature was some two degrees below the current common so right here in the watermill in winter it was worse and no doubt wetter than now which provides me sympathy for former owners.
The water mill was still in use till the 1980s when it milled cow meal. The mill has now been altered into a vacation cottage on this area of France known as the Limousin.
Now going in direction of the East you come for the Enormous Central which is a mountainous region nicely known for winter sports activities. Turning now towards the west a short journey brings one to Limoges, renowned for its porcelain manufacture and going additional nevertheless the coastal town of La Rochelle the largest fishing center in the Bay of Biscay. This intriguing city has become also a holiday resort along with a main center for yachting.
This area called the Limousin is actually a new 1 on the tourist map because it was for many years a mostly French vacation region nevertheless it has now become well-known with foreign tourists. It's a district of woodland, hills and valleys with tons of charming hamlets nestled inside the hillsides. The area consists of thousands of rivers inside the numerous valleys which leads to exceptional views.
Most open-air sports activities are easily accessible. Specifically interesting among these are the great hikes of each and every rank of work so attractive to capabilities and degrees of enthusiasm.
The ancient mill is 700 many years of age, and was constructed to grind flour for English forces who were stationed in this part of France to keep up the British wine interests centered about Bordeaux. The mill is hidden within a valley and consists of 20 acres of meadows and woods. It really is down a 300 meter road which suggests a lot more tranquility.
The river Beraude and also the mill stream nearly surround the mill and only methods from your front door is a cascade which was the overspill for your mill pool. The river runs across the garden and encloses a tiny island having a handful of of pine trees that is just proper for soothing beneath on these really hot days because it always has a wind off the river. Our buddies also often have parties and barbecues there on warm summer time evenings.
The outdated granary in the watermill is now transformed into two double bedrooms with integral bathrooms as well as the workings around the reduce level into a functional location. There is a shady terrace by a cascade which can be best for outside consuming or for enjoying a bottle of wine on warm days.
Simply because we're fortunate sufficient to live in the center of this most interesting region and within the stunning countryside, we would really like in the future to provide you stories in which we are going to further examine the region and depict the abundant functions of the department.
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