Origin and history

The Moulin de la Charité is a monument located in the 14th arrondissement of Paris. Although its construction period is not specified in the available sources, its name evokes a historical function related to milling or charitable activity, typical of the urban mills of the pre-industrial or medieval era. The Parisian mills, like that of Charity, played a central role in the economic and social life of the city.

They were mainly used to grind grain to produce flour, an essential resource for the population. Their presence in urban areas reflected the importance of food autonomy and local craftsmanship before the era of massive industrialization.