At 19 metres high, the Moulin de l'Epinay, a windmill dating from 1822 that is still in operation, will delight young and old alike.

The Moulin de l'Epinay in La Chapelle-Saint-Florent between Angers and Nantes reveals all its secrets. This windmill has stood the test of time, adapting to all the technological advances made to mills. Today, it is still producing flour thanks to the passionate volunteers of the association Un village un moulin.

Discover how human ingenuity and the power of nature come together to grind wheat and make wheat and buckwheat flour in the audiovisual and museographic areas. Allow around 1? hours for the visit, and you can also take advantage of the outside area and its view over the Loire Valley, ideal for a picnic.

There are workshops all year round for children and families, to make bread and other tasty preparations using the famous flour.

Please book your visit in advance by contacting the Moulin.
Group visits are available all year round by appointment.

Contact

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3 L'Epinay
LA CHAPELLE-SAINT-FLORENT
49410 MAUGES-SUR-LOIRE
FRANCE
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Practical information

Opening times

from 05/01/2026 to 31/03/2026
Monday from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00 and from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Tuesday from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00 and from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Wednesday from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00 and from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Thursday from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00 and from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Friday from 10:00:00 to 12:30:00 and from 14:00:00 to 18:00:00
Closing days: Fermé les week-ends et jours fériés sauf manifestation exceptionnelle
Opening days: Ouverture de la boutique et visite de groupe sur réservation uniquement.
Open all year round

Site theme

Mill

Museum theme

Crafts
Environment and nature
Gastronomy
Trades
Museum for children

Access map, location

Airport / aerodrome : 68 km
Motorway : 14 km
SNCF train station : 8.7 km

Spoken language

English
French

Facilities

Picnic area

Services

Gift certificate
Shop
Games area

Further information

Groups accepted from 10 to 80 persons
Pets not allowed
Visible point of interest without tour

Rates and payment methods

Payment methods

Credit card
Cheques and postal orders
Holiday vouchers

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