Moulin de Crémeur, Historical windmill in Guérande, France.
Moulin de Crémeur is a stone mill in Guérande built with granite walls and wooden shingles for its roof. The structure displays decorative moldings in its design and retained its basic form even though its internal milling mechanisms were removed long ago.
The mill originated in the late medieval period and stood under the authority of the Crémeur seigneury. Operations ceased centuries ago, and the structure later underwent restoration work in the 20th century.
Local people know this structure as the Devil's Mill, named after an old story about a pact between the miller and supernatural forces. The legend remains deeply rooted in community memory and shapes how locals view the place today.
The structure is a classified monument that can only be viewed from outside since the interior is not accessible to visitors. It sits within the historic town of Guérande and can be easily reached on foot from the surrounding streets.
A window niche in the mill holds a statue of the Virgin and Child that plays a key role in local legend. Many visitors miss this sculpture even though it connects directly to the story people tell about the place.
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