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Moulin de Craca
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Moulin de Craca is a windmill in Plouézec, Côtes-d'Armor, France. First working in 1844 it was restored from 1995.[1] It is popular amongst both locals and tourists because of its location on top of a cliff overlooking Port Lazo.
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Mill name | Moulin de Craca |
Mill location | Plouézec, Côtes-d'Armor |
Coordinates | 48.7608°N 2.9743°W / 48.7608; -2.9743 |
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Purpose | Corn mill |
Type | Tower mill |
Storeys | Two storey tower |
Type of sails | Common sails |
Winding | Tailpole |
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Every August the Plouézec-Ballinamore twinning committee organises Noz Ar Vilin Fest Noz around the windmill. There is a selection of Breton and Irish music and dancing, as well as local cuisine and drinks. Amongst the specialities are Moules-Frites (Mussels and chips), Crêpes, Galettes, Breton cider, and Chouchen.
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After falling into disrepair, the windmill was restored in 1993. It now contains fully operational, working replica machinery.