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Marmoutier's mill, located in Blois, was a building dependent on the Benedictine Abbey of Marmoutiers. This monument, also known as a small mill, served as a warehouse to store the crops of monastic estates. Built in the 14th century, it was redesigned in the 15th century, as evidenced by the changes in openings and the addition of a western wing with a stair tower.

Originally, two greneteries existed in Blois, close to the Loire, allowing direct access via a water door (gate Garnaud). The large mill, sold to Saint-Lomer Abbey in 1660, was destroyed. The small mill, the only surviving, shows a 14th century gable central building, enlarged in the 15th century by a second body and turret. The floors were lowered to create an additional floor.

In the 18th century, the building lost its agricultural function: in 1746 it was transformed into a prison by order of the intendant. Today, the mill is in ruins, but its inscription in the Historical Monuments in 1946 attests to its heritage importance. Its improper name, the Tupinière, reflects a later historical confusion.

The building is located at 6 rue des Jacobins, although GPS sources sometimes place it on Rue Robert Houdin. Its exact location remains approximate (precision estimated at 6/10). Owned by the Abbey of Marmoutiers, it symbolizes the economic role of medieval monasteries in the management of agricultural resources.

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