Circuit Coteaux de Garonne

The numerous mills listed on this route, Gibra, Gory, Tastet, Larroque, etc... are located on the hillsides, within reach of the wind. In Agenais, the mill is of the "Gascon" type with a tower of constant external diameter. It is covered with a chestnut or oak shingle roof. Under the pointed roof cap is a powerful rotating frame. The wing shaft, made of oak heartwood, rests on the frame and weighs about a ton. This framework is oriented to the wind. It is driven by a long wooden pole held at two points (at its base and at the punch).