Living witnesses to local ingenuity and history, the mills along the Loir tell of the close relationship between the river and the skills of yesteryear. These buildings offer a journey through craft traditions, rural architecture and hydraulic heritage. Discover these emblematic sites, some of which are still in operation, and which give the Loir Valley its special charm.
Along the Loir, the mills bear witness to an economic activity that was once essential to the valley. Wheat or rye flour, walnut or rapeseed oil, paper, tanning or hemp processing were all produced here thanks to the river’s energy. Some mills were also used for fulling cloth, sawmills and even ice production. Now restored or showcased, these buildings tell the story of the wealth of crafts and industry that shaped our destination.
