A typical place in Provence : The mill of Alphonse Daudet / El molino de Alphonse Daudet

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The mill Saint Pierre, also known as the mill of Alphonse Daudet, is a windmill located in France in Fontvieille, in the Bouches-du-Rhone. The mill has been classified as a historic monument since March 6, 1931.

It is attributed to Alphonse Daudet, a novelist from Provence, although he never lived there, he was even not the owner of the mill. But went there from time to time to find inspiration there and to write the famous "Lettres de mon moulin" which mean "letters from my mill".

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El molino de Saint Pierre, también conocido como el molino de Alphonse Daudet, es un molino de viento situado en Francia en Fontvieille, en Bouches-du-Rhone. El molino ha sido clasificado como un monumento histórico desde el 6 de marzo de 1931.

Se atribuye a Alphonse Daudet, un novelista provenzal, aunque nunca vivió allí, ni siquiera era el dueño del molino. Pero a menudo fue allí para encontrar la inspiración y escribir las famosas "Lettres de mon moulin" que se puede traducir para "Cartas desde mi molino".

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The old mill system was renovated in 2016. There are several mills of this kind in the region.

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El sistema antiguo del molino fue renovado en el año 2016. hay varios molinos de este tipo en la región.

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Grindstones were also used to grind grain (cereals, acorns, chestnuts, hazelnuts, locust beans, olives, etc.)

first with hand-turned light wheels and then operated by animals or By the wings of a windmill or by the wheel or turbine of a watermill, before the advent of the engines which have equipped the modern mills.

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Muelas han sido diseñados para moler los granos en harina (cereales, bellotas, castañas, avellanas, algarrobos, olivos, etc.)

primero utilizando ruedas ligeras girar con la mano y despues operados por los animales o por las alas de una rueda de molino de viento o turbina o un molino de agua, antes de la llegada de los motores que han equipadas fábricas modernas.

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Este libro es un clásico en Francia, a menudo se da a leer por los profesores en la escuela.

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This book is a great classic in France, it is often given to read by teachers at school.

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Thanks @homeartpictures I am very happy to have been selected in your "Steemit Favorites" because I know your posts are always of a high quality. Have a great day my friend ;)

welcome..... my friend...

I feel like sarcasm in this answer, there is something wrong ? We are not friend so i shoudn't say that ? ...

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Amazing shots of this interesting place with such beautiful views

Am so glad to read they renovated the mill it's gear when they do that it preserves history

It is a beautiful old building, and the internal wooden gears, looks amazing.

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