This windmill can be found in Montmartre, a little village behind the Sacré-coeur on one of Paris' rare hills. It was built in 1622 and was used to produce flour and press grapes. In the 19th century it was used to make a kind of rye bread called 'Galette', hence its name. In 1924 it was moved to its current location, but it no longer works as a mill. This is one of only two remaining windmills in Montmartre, there having originally been 14. Today you can have a meal in the restaurant underneath and read a little about its history. - Lucy
I assume it was used for grinding 'Sarassin' aka 'blé noir' which is used to make traditional breton savoury pancakes - galettes. If you ever make it to my part of France, Lucy - I'll treat you to the real McCoy.
@vignouse Haha, that sounds wonderful Richard! From what I read the galette was some kind of bread here... but then I guess there's often no real translation for these things, and I've noticed galettes in the supermarket that look like biscuits. I suppose it's one of those things you have to experience! - Lucy
