Created before the revolution in 1787 by Louis Cognée, first of the name. Five generations of millers have succeeded each other over more than 170 years. The two mills, which now sketch old memories, have been classified as historic monuments since 1976.

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July 11, 2023

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A literary – albeit rather bizarre-looking – monument to the windmills, with which our ancestors harnessed the energy of the wind centuries ago to move the large and heavy millstones, was set by the Spanish author Miguel de CERVANTES: his tragic hero in a novel Don Quixote wants to conquer them in one episode, believing he is fighting giants with four arms.

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Fournier

August 2, 2022

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One of the mills is open to visitors. Duration 1 hour by the owner of the premises (by reservation), contact easily found on Google. 5€.

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1. Ardenay Mills – Guérin Mill loop from Chalonnes

26.6km

07:08

310m

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2. Chalonnes-sur-Loire Bridge – Ardenay Mills loop from Chalonnes-sur-Loire

15.9km

04:15

170m

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3. Guérin Mill – Ardenay Mills loop from Saint-Aubin-de-Luigné

17.2km

04:47

310m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 70 m

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Wednesday 4 February

11°C

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98 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Location: Chaudefonds-Sur-Layon, Angers, Pays de la Loire, France

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Ardenay Mills

1. Ardenay Mills – Guérin Mill loop from Chalonnes

2. Chalonnes-sur-Loire Bridge – Ardenay Mills loop from Chalonnes-sur-Loire

3. Guérin Mill – Ardenay Mills loop from Saint-Aubin-de-Luigné

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