In the centre of Bors, at the intersection of the RD 10 and RD 89, you can see a commemorative fresco for Robert Lapousse. It provides a distinctive feature in the village and leads into the history of brickmaking. Lapousse was the last maker of bricks and paving bricks in Bors-de-Montmoreau; three brickworks also operated in Bors over the centuries.

Brickmaking in the village centre

The fresco and the history of the brickworks offer different perspectives on the same craft: one is a visible tribute to a craftsman known by name, while the other looks at several businesses over a long period. Robert Lapousse is not merely a name on a commemorative fresco; he also represents the local history of brick and paving-brick making. The three brickworks add a longer history of the village to this personal connection. Anyone interested in culture and craftsmanship can explore Bors through two different lenses: the tribute to an individual and the history of brickmaking over the centuries. The fresco’s location at a crossroads places this story right in the village centre.

Windmill and landscape

The Moulin de Perdrigeau offers a different focus. The windmill was built in the 18th century and stands on a wooded hill in Bors. The site offers 360-degree views and information panels. Here, architectural history, its setting in the landscape and on-site orientation come together: the mill’s age provides the historical context, the wooded elevation describes its location, and the panoramic view opens up vistas in every direction. The panels help visitors find their bearings. Anyone interested in historic buildings and landscapes can take in both at this destination.

Hike to the Moulin de Perdrigeau

An 8 km hike leads from the village to the Moulin de Perdrigeau. The mill is therefore not only a building in a scenic setting, but also the destination of a specific walking activity. The starting point, destination and distance are all clear for planning: the village, the Moulin and 8 km. You can include the hike as a separate activity and consider how it fits into your plans for the day. At the destination, the windmill, the views and the information panels are the main attractions. The route connects the starting point in the village with the historic building on the wooded hill.

Which focus suits you?

The main factor in choosing is the kind of visit you have in mind: the commemorative fresco is in the village centre, while the Moulin is the destination of an 8 km hike. If you would like to discover Bors through its craft history, the fresco, Robert Lapousse and the three brickworks offer a cultural perspective. If you would rather plan a hike, the route leads to the windmill, with its 360-degree views and information panels. This lets you balance a look at local brickmaking and an outing to the mill as different focuses for your stay.

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