Le Moulin de la Garenne
Last windmill of Ancenis country, still active and dating from the 17th century.
Dating from the 17th century, the mill operated until 1965. Bought by the local council and restored to its original condition, it is the last remaining working mill in the Ancenis region. A slide show retraces its history.The mill is open every first Sunday of the month from November to June. July/August: every Sunday from 2pm to 5pm
NOTE: exceptionally closed on Sundays 6 July, 17 August, 7 September and 5 October 2025.
Visits to the mill must be booked by telephone.
Tours depart every 30 minutes, from 2.30pm to 5.30pm.
Discover the mill in operation and the various stages in the process of turning wheat into flour.
For groups by reservation
The bakery sells wheat and buckwheat flour, aprons, bread bags, etc.
Practical information
Site theme
Mill
Site category
No rating
Access map, location
Road (national / local) : 0.4 km
Road (national / local) : 0.55 km
SNCF train station : 18 km
Motorway : 14 km
Bus station : 1.5 km
Spoken language
French
Facilities
Picnic area
Projection room
Services
Shop
Further information
Groups accepted starting from 10 persons
Pets allowed (A l'extérieur.)
Visible point of interest without tour
Rates and payment methods
Prices
Full adult price starting from 3€ (à partir de 12 ans)
Payment methods
Cheques and postal orders
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