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Welcome to the Albret Tourist Office

Welcome to the 2026 European Mill Days

On Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, 2026, come enjoy the "European Mill and Milling Heritage Days" and explore three mills in Albret for free.

Moulin des Tours

Moulin des Tours

Le Moulin des Tours, France’s largest fortified mill, built in the 14th century, transports you back to the Middle Ages on Saturdays and Sundays:

– Self-guided tours from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

– Guided tour (no reservation required) at 3:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Special appearance on the afternoon of Saturday, May 16, by the Emmaüs Le Maquis association, a 100% agricultural Emmaüs community based in Moncrabeau, which offers artisanal baking and sourdough breads made from heirloom grains grown on the farm.
Bread tasting on Saturday, May 16, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and discussions with Charles Poilly, the community’s leader, at 4:00 PM and 5:30 PM, following the two afternoon guided tours.

3 Rue du Moulin des Tours – 47600 NÉRAC

05 53 65 09 37

contact@moulindestours.com

Batan Mill

After beating the cloth, grinding the grain, and processing the cork, it now generates electricity.
Its operations complemented the flour production at the “Moulin des Tours” or Henri IV Mill. 

– Guided tours on Saturday afternoons and all day Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

1 Rue de la Riberotte – 47230 BARBASTE

06 51 62 77 07

jean-louis.milon@wanadoo.fr

Villeneuve de Mézin Mill

Come explore the millstone room at the Moulin de Villeneuve: learn how it works and see the restoration work currently underway.

You can also visit the intake structure and learn more about the hydroelectric power project.

06 07 16 72 73
adrien.gombert@hotmail.fr

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Discover the Hôtel Henri IV, a charming 3-star hotel located in the heart of Nérac, perfect for a weekend getaway, a stopover during your travels, or a relaxing stay.

Stay in the heart of Nérac at the Hôtel Henri IV

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Henri IV Castle Museum
Moulin des Tours

Guided tours in February

From Tuesday, February 10 to Thursday, February 19,

The Albret Tourist Office invites you to follow its guides on a journey of discovery:

 

of the Moulin des Tours and

of the Henri IV Castle Museum