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MOULIN PENDU DE CHAMPTOCEAUX
Last watermill on the Loire. This historical monument of the 13th century between Angers and Nantes was part of a vast fortified complex today in ruins. Technically, its wheels were hung and adjusted to changing levels of the river.
Address :
Le Cul du Moulin - CHAMPTOCEAUX
49270 OREE D'ANJOU
FRANCE
Le Cul du Moulin - CHAMPTOCEAUX
49270 OREE D'ANJOU
FRANCE
Presentation of: MOULIN PENDU DE CHAMPTOCEAUX
Historical monument, this building of the 13th century was first introduced as a riverine toll before being rehabilitated as a water mill. Under the pointed arches were suspended (hence the name hung mill) impellers which resulted millstones on the floor. This mill is a contemporary of the medieval vestiges of which remain on the heights . The mill is hung near the pier of the boat "La Luce" instead of "Le Cul du Moulin".
Opening times
Open all year round
Site theme
Fortified compound and ramparts
Mill
Site category
Registered and listed sites
Architectural style of the site
Medieval
Free
yes
Visits
Free tours (individuelles): Yes
Guided tours (groupes): Yes
Access map, location
Road (national / local): 2 Km
Motorway: 12 Km
Airport / aerodrome: 30 Km
SNCF train station: 2 Km
Facilities
Picnic area
Bar cafeteria tea room
Restaurant
Further information
Visible point of interest without tour
