Atelier apprenti pâtissier au Moulin de l'Epinay

Pastry Apprentice at the Moulin de l’Épinay: Get stuck in and make your own shortbread biscuits!

From wheat grain to biscuit: become a real little miller-baker!

During the school holidays, the Moulin de l’Épinay opens its doors to young food lovers for a fun, hands-on culinary experience in the heart of the Mauges. Every Tuesday morning at 10am, put on your apron and come along to our ‘Apprentice Pastry Chef’ workshop – a perfect activity to enjoy as a family.

On the programme: a hands-on immersion in traditional craftsmanship. Children first discover the secrets of making local flour, straight from the windmill. Guided by our team, they’ll learn about the miller’s trade and discover how wheat grains are transformed under the millstone. Then it’s time to get hands-on! The apprentice bakers will touch, knead and shape their own dough to make delicious homemade shortbread.

This friendly workshop is the perfect opportunity to tantalise the taste buds, learn new recipes that are easy to recreate at home, and gain a hands-on understanding of the local heritage’s traditional skills. The icing on the cake? Every participant gets to take their creations home to enjoy at snack time!

Whether you’re a local from Maine-et-Loire or a holidaymaker in Anjou, treat your children to a fun, educational and tasty creative experience.