Moulin à vent des Gués
moulin
PA00109636
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1989)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Moulin à vent des Gués — Moulin in Fontaine-Couverte (Mayenne) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1989 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109636. Full archival records are published by the Ministère de la Culture at pop.culture.gouv.fr.
Protection status
The building is inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) (since 1989), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Moulin à vent des Gués (cad. C 388) : inscription par arrêté du 26 juin 1989
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Fontaine-Couverte, Mayenne, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.9018°N, -1.1501°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise de Livré | Livré | 1974 |
| Château et parc du Puy | Ruillé-Froid-Fonds | 1984 |
| Cimetière communal de Bouère | Bouère | 2005 |
| Immeuble de Château-Gontier | Château-Gontier | 1952 |
| Menhir de Izé | Izé | 1978 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 19e siècle.
Relative significance
Protected earlier than the median monument of the département, reflecting its recognized stature.
UNESCO landscape
The Loire Valley is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 2000 as a cultural landscape. Read the anchor page: Abbey Church of Saint-Savin sur Gartempe.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Moulin à vent des Gués located?
Moulin à vent des Gués is located in the commune of Fontaine-Couverte (Mayenne).
When was Moulin à vent des Gués protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1989 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109636 in the Mérimée database.
When was Moulin à vent des Gués built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 19e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.9018°N, -1.1501°E