Moulin du Mesnil-sur-Opton
moulin
PA00096982
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1969)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Moulin du Mesnil-sur-Opton — Moulin in Boutigny-Prouais (Eure-et-Loir) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1969 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Seul moulin à auges encore existant et en activité.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00096982. 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 1969), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Roue à auges avec son abri (cad. F 3) : inscription par arrêté du 12 septembre 1969
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Boutigny-Prouais, Eure-et-Loir, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 48.7529°N, 1.6064°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise Saint-Denis de Toury | Toury | 1907 |
| Château des Coudreaux | Marboué | 1984 |
| Dolmen de Quincampoix | Saint-Avit-les-Guespières | 1889 |
| Eglise Saint-André de Frétigny | Saintigny | 2021 |
| Château de Champ-Romain | Thiville | 1978 |
Loire Context
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 du Mesnil-sur-Opton located?
Moulin du Mesnil-sur-Opton is located in the commune of Boutigny-Prouais (Eure-et-Loir).
When was Moulin du Mesnil-sur-Opton protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1969 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00096982 in the Mérimée database.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 48.7529°N, 1.6064°E