Pays de la Loire

Architecture unique en Pays de la Loire

Unique Architectural Heritage

This collection highlights the diverse structural history of the Pays de la Loire region, showcasing significant sites from the 13th to the 15th century. The list features rare functional monuments like the Moulin des Gués, the only active windmill in Mayenne, and the fortified Moulin de Mervé. Explore medieval engineering through the Pont Vieux in Laval alongside various historic towers, stone staircases, and cobblestone streets that define the region's architectural heritage.

Unique Architectural Heritage — Carte

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Moulin à tan de Jau

A historic water mill in Breil, Maine-et-Loire, traditionally used for tanning processes.

B

Moulin à vent de la Noue-Ronde

A traditional windmill located in the commune of Coron.

Selbymay / CC BY-SA 3.0

C

Tour Rivalland

A notable tower located in Fontenay-le-Comte.

Trizek / CC BY-SA 3.0

D

Moulin des Gués

The only windmill still in operation in the Mayenne department, located in Fontaine-Couverte.

E

Moulin de Rochoux

A traditional windmill located in Bouée.

F

Pont Vieux

Built in the 13th century across the Mayenne river, this is the oldest bridge in Laval.

G

Tour Saint-Pierre

A historic tower located in the village of Parcé-sur-Sarthe.

H

Moulin de Mervé

A rare 15th-century fortified water mill situated in Luché-Pringé.

I

Tour

A historic tower located in Beaumont-Pied-de-Bœuf.

J

Escalier des Ponts Neufs

A pedestrian stone staircase and bridge structure located in Le Mans.

K

Tour

A historic tower located in the Sarthe department.

L

Escalier des Boucheries

Historic stone steps located in the old town area of Le Mans.

M

Escalier de la Petite Poterne

A set of historic stairs located within the heritage district of Le Mans.

N

Rue du Doyenné

A historic cobblestone pedestrian street located in the medieval heart of Le Mans.

O

Rue Albert Maignan

A historic cobblestone street and bridge structure.