Construction of mill XIVe siècle (≈ 1450)
Fortified flour mill erected.
3 juin 1927
Registration Historic Monument
Registration Historic Monument 3 juin 1927 (≈ 1927)
Official protection of the mill.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The former mill: inscription by decree of 3 June 1927
Key figures
Ordre de Malte - Former owner of the castle
Linked to the mill by a monogram.
Origin and history
The mill of La Salle, located in Cleyrac, New Aquitaine, is an ancient fortified flour mill dating from the 14th century. Its structure evokes that of a dungeon, with a rectangular plane, murderers on the lower two levels, and single or groined windows on the third and fourth floors. The building is crowned by a mâchicoulis round road, highlighting its defensive character. This mill was once connected to a castle today disappeared, belonging to the Order of Malta, as evidenced by a monogram engraved on a chimney on the first floor.
The mill of the Hall was listed as a Historic Monument by order of June 3, 1927, thus recognizing its heritage value. Although the associated castle has completely disappeared, the mill remains as a rare example of medieval civil and military architecture in the region. Its state of conservation and its history linked to the Order of Malta give a remarkable testimony to the 14th century utility and defensive constructions.
The available sources, including the Merimée and Monumentum base, precisely locate the monument at the address "9 A La Salle, 33540 Cleyrac", in the department of Gironde. The accuracy of its geographical location is estimated as fair (note 5/10), and no recent information mentions its current accessibility to the public, whether it be visits, room rentals or accommodation.
