Located on the banks of the Langouyrou, an affluent of the Allier, in the commune of Langogne, the Calquières woollen mill is a listed historic monument and has now been converted into a living museum. It tells the story of the textile business in Lozère, as well as the various stages of wool transformation. Children and adults can see how a traditional craft is practised by admiring a unique set of machines from 1850, still in working order, driven by the mill's big wheel and the force of running water! A museum area about the weaving trades and a craft shop selling woollen clothing will round off your trip to this amazing industrial heritage site.
After a tour of the woollen mill, the historical trail in the old town is a great way to see the main monuments of Langogne, including the 12th-century Romanesque church and the picturesque 18th-century grain hall, where a market takes place every Saturday morning.
