A weather vane ?
The word "weather vane" comes from the Loire patois "girouée", which itself comes from the verb "girer", to turn. Hence the expression "girer la proue" (to turn the bow).
A long time ago, only castles had weather vanes, and the use has gradually democratized.
In addition to their primary use, that is to say, of course, to indicate the direction of the wind, and its variations, the weather vane has also acquired another utility, namely to indicate the profession of its owner: an ox, for a breeder, a small pot for an inn, etc..
Weather vane at Coudray Macouard
The weather is fine... it's spring... so take the time, all your time, to visit quietly the Coudray Macouard and its flowered alleys. Doubly labeled "Small city of character" and "Village of charm" it offers you an exceptional heritage, of which you can fully enjoy thanks to the explanatory plans that you will easily find on the spot, or in the site of the city (http://www.lecoudraymacouard.fr/).
...and then, along the way, you will discover "l'Atelier de la Girouetterie" (the Girouetterie Workshop).
The Girouetterie Workshop
Taking up secular know-how, the Atelier de la Girouetterie opened its doors in 1992.£.
The weather vanes produced, in copper, zinc or brass, are entirely hand-made.
In addition to weather vanes, the workshop also produces many roof ornaments, by catalog or to measure.
The workshop is open to visitors. A good unusual and enriching moment not to be forgotten during your peaceful discovery of the village!
Atelier de la Girouetterie
Rue des Muriers
49260 Le Coudray-Macquard
Tél. : 02 41 03 19 46
https://www.girouette.com/
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