Many centuries ago, our ancestors discovered the possibility of harnessing the power of the elements—which, while helpful and useful on the one hand, could also be a threat as untamed forces of nature—for various purposes, thus eliminating the need for human or animal muscle power. Mills like these are a good example of the human engineering skills of earlier generations: The heavy millstones used to grind grain or press oil, for example, could be powered by wind or—as in this case—water.

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3. Moulin de Jouy – Spot for a break on the banks of the Eure loop from Chartres

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Elevation 110 m

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Location: Jouy, Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France

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1. Moulin de Jouy – Saint-Piat Mill loop from Chartres

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