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.

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".