Le Moulin de l'Epinay
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, situated in La Chapelle-Saint-Florent between Angers and Nantes, reveals all its secrets. This windmill has stood the test of time and adapted to all the technological developments in milling. Even today, it continues to produce flour thanks to the dedicated volunteers of the ‘Un village un moulin’ association.Discover how human ingenuity and the power of nature come together to grind wheat and produce wheat and buckwheat flour through the audiovisual and museum displays. Allow around 1½ hours for the visit, and you can also enjoy the outdoor areas and the view over the Loire Valley – the perfect spot for a picnic.
Workshops are held all year round for children and families, where you can bake bread and make other delicious treats using the famous flour.
Guided tours of the mill’s four floors are limited to 15 people per session (duration: 1 hour):
- FROM APRIL TO THE END OF AUGUST: Monday afternoons to Friday, at 2 pm, 3 pm and 4 pm
-SEPTEMBER: Tuesday to Friday, at 4.00 pm
-FROM OCTOBER TO THE END OF MARCH: open to visitors for groups only (by booking)
Please book your visit in advance by contacting the mill or booking online via its website.
Group visits are available all year round by appointment.
Book online
Practical information
Opening times
from 01/04/2026 to 30/09/2026
Monday
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: Visite guidée à 14h, 15h et 16h.Fermé les week-ends et jours fériés sauf manifestation exceptionnelle
Opening days: Visite guidée à 14h, 15h et 16h. Ouverture de la boutique et visite de groupe sur réservation uniquement.
from 01/10/2026 to 31/03/2027
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-end et jours fériés sauf manifestation exceptionnelle
Opening days: Ouvert seulement pour les groupes (sur réservation).
Display all dates
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 60 persons
Pets not allowed
Visible point of interest without tour
Rates and payment methods
Prices
Full adult price starting from 8€ (A partir de 18 ans)
Price for large families starting from 23€ (2 adultes et 3 enfants ou plus)
Children's price starting from 5.5€ (Enfants de 5 à 12 ans. )
Discounted rate starting from 7.3€ (Demandeur d'emplois, PMR, étudiant, -18 ans et détenteur d'un billet Cap Loire ou Musée des Métier)
Payment methods
Credit card
Cheques and postal orders
Holiday vouchers
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