Mills classified in the North

Moulin
59520 Marquette-lez-Lille

The Grands Moulins de Paris, an industrial mill of the early 20th century in Marquette-lez-Lille, illustrates the neo-flammande architecture and milling history of Hauts-de-France. Disused in 1989, it has been listed as a historic monument since 2001.

Moulin à eau
59990 Rombies-et-Marchipont

The Moulin de la Vallée, built in 1779 in Rombies-et-Marchipont (Hauts-de-France), is a water mill typical of Avesnois, with a hydraulic wheel and a brick and sandstone architecture.

Moulin à vent
59122 Les Moëres

The Moulin du Rhin aux Moëres, an 18th century octagonal brick mill tower, is located in Les Moëres (Hautes-de-France). It was used to dry up local lands and is now partially in ruins.

Moulin à vent
59470 Houtkerque

The Hofland windmill, built in the 18th century in Houtkerque (Hauts-de-France), is a wooden pivot-type flour mill, classified as a Historic Monument since 1977.

Moulin à vent
59670 Cassel

The Moulin de l'Étendard, located in Cassel (North), is a 14th century pivot mill, a witness to the Gallo-Roman and medieval history of the region. Ranked an archaeological site, it dominates the Flemish plain.

59240 Dunkerque

The remains of L'eccentric Moulins, a former 1930s Dancing, are in Dunkirk. This 20th century historical monument reflects the cultural animation of the eccentric district designed by François Reynaert.

Moulin à vent
59820 Gravelines

The Mill des Huttes, built in 1932, is a small pivot mill located in Gravelines (Hauts-de-France), a rare example of the 20th century Flemish milling heritage.

59114 Terdeghem

The Steen-Meulen Mill, built in 1864 in Terdeghem (Hauts-de-France), is a Flemish-style brick mill-tour, a late witness to wind energy in the face of industrialization.