The mill
The construction of the water mill of L'Hôpital-Saint-Blaise probably has its origins in medieval times.Since then, it has undergone very important restorations, to the point of having been almost completely rebuilt.The mill operated until the development of industry made it obsolete, before the Second World War. During the war, local farmers returned to the mill to grind their cereals clandestinely in order to prevent the Germans from taking part of their production. After the war, the owner decided to transform the mill into a small sawmill which would serve until the 1970s.
The interpretation trail
Extend your experience with us by taking an interpretive trail around the village, connecting the various points of interest in the town: the church, the playground and the mill.
Accessible to all, new fun and didactic devices will allow you to discover the environment of the territory in which you are entering:
La soule (or Xiberoa), but also the surrounding built and natural heritage.
Discover the nature that shapes our landscape, but also our mill dating from the Middle Ages, as well as the way to Compostela which crosses the village.
This 15min walk, ideal for families, will allow you to fully enjoy the natural setting of our village.
For the bravest, you can extend your walk on the many paths that criss-cross the Josbaig forest (notably theGR78).