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Moulin à Eau de Cougnaguet

Historic site and monument ,  Mill in Calès

5€ Full-fare
  • This mill, listed as a Historic Monument, is undoubtedly the best known in Quercy, partly because it has been open to the public for so long, but principally thanks to its magnificent natural setting and to the very fine quality of the fortified building. Its history, intimately connected with that of the Cistercian monks of Les Alix, began in the 13th C. There are no less than four pairs of grindstones, which enabled 3 tons of flour to be milled per day. Mr. Faure shows visitors round and...
    This mill, listed as a Historic Monument, is undoubtedly the best known in Quercy, partly because it has been open to the public for so long, but principally thanks to its magnificent natural setting and to the very fine quality of the fortified building. Its history, intimately connected with that of the Cistercian monks of Les Alix, began in the 13th C. There are no less than four pairs of grindstones, which enabled 3 tons of flour to be milled per day. Mr. Faure shows visitors round and sets the mill working for each visit. He points out all the methods the monks used to prevent thieves/pillagers getting in and stealing the flour. Models make it easy to understand how the mill functioned.
Services
  • Equipment
    • Picnic area
    • bus parking
    • Car park
    • Toilets
  • Services
    • Animals accepted
Rates
Payment methods
  • Cheques and giro cheques
  • Holiday cheques
  • Cash
  • Rates
  • Single adult
    5 €
  • Single child
    3 €
  • Free of charge
    —
  • Guided visit single adult
    5 €
  • Children's price - guided tour
    3 €
Openings
  • From April 1, 2021
    until September 30, 2021
  • From October 1, 2021
    until October 31, 2021
  • Monday
    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday
    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday
    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday
    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday
    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • * Congés scolaires de Toussaint à la demande. Pour des groupes sur rendez-vous, visite possible à partir de 9h30
  • Monday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Sunday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • * Congés scolaires de Toussaint à la demande. Pour des groupes sur rendez-vous, visite possible à partir de 9h30