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Welcome to the Albret Tourist Office

The Mill of Towers

A picturesque fortress

Built between the 12th and 14th centuries, the Moulin des Tours mill and its Romanesque bridge immerse you in the medieval world as you discover one of the most beautiful wonders of Aquitaine, once owned by the d'Albret family and Henri de Navarre, the future Henri IV.

Why visit the Moulin des Tours?

How to visit the Moulin des Tours?

Open house

This monument, unique in France, has been partially restored and enhanced, inviting you to immerse yourself in an exhibition spread over three levels, retracing more than eight centuries of history.

Climb the medieval staircase and reach the ancient rampart walk, 20 meters above the ground. A unique climb, reserved for the most daring!

On a guided tour

Come and discover this monument with a guide, and you are guaranteed a personalized experience, a special moment filled with fascinating conversations, laughter over juicy anecdotes, and surprises in unexpected details.

Visiting family

A fun tour that allows children to discover the world of medieval lords, architects, and craftsmen. Dressed in costume, they become real actors in their discoveries and take part in the attack with swords and shields.

By listening, observing, and solving puzzles, children expand their knowledge.

Night visit

Follow our guides at dusk and explore the exterior and interior of this mill, unique in France. You'll be surprised by the dual nature of this site, which is both a medieval fortress and a watermill.

Visit by lantern light, an intimate and timeless atmosphere!

Ideas for walks around the Mill

A connected treasure hunt

Discover the Moulin site and the village of Barbaste with interactive geocaching games that will brighten up your family outings! Armed with the mobile app, which can be downloaded for free on your smartphone, set off on an adventure with clues to find and puzzles to solve...

You can choose between Terra Aventura and Ludi BD.

Terra aventura immersive game

The "Gélise, frontier of the sands" hike starting from Le Moulin

This 10.3 km route allows you to discover the sand and pine trees of the Landes forest. The route runs alongside and crosses the Gélise River,
a narrow border between rich agricultural hillsides and the old mixed forest.

hiking in the Landes forest

Cool off in a canoe

Paddle and let yourself be carried along by the current of the Gélise River, surrounded by unspoiled nature and breathtaking views of the Moulin des Tours.

Canoeing on the Gélise River in Barbaste

Prepare for your visit to the Moulin des Tours

Access

By road

A62 motorway from Bordeaux exit 6 and Toulouse exit 6-1

Agen Station: see routes to Agen

Line 441 from Agen via Nérac and Lavardac: see bus routes

Parking lots

Parking is free.

Restrooms at Moulin des Tours

Free public restrooms are available on Rue du Moulin.

Best time to visit the Mill

Located in the heart of the Southwest, the region enjoys a favorable climate that makes it a pleasant place to live in all seasons!

However, the Mill is open from April to October.

Mark your calendars:

May

European Mill Days

Countryside and Mills Heritage Days,

street painting contest

July 14 fireworks display,

Barbaste festivals,

Saturday night market at the priest's meadow...

European Heritage Days,

Turnarounds of Hope

Street view map of Moulin des Tours

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Come and try our waffles, crepes, and ice cream.

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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