Visit of the mills and workshop in July
From July 8th, come and visit the mills of Villeneuve d'Ascq! The Museum also offers a workshop "Making flour over time" on Thursdays.
The Musée des Moulins -Jean Bruggeman is open during the month of July, from Monday to Friday from 13:30 to 17h.
Guided tours of the mills
Monday to Friday at 2pm, 3pm and 4pm. upon registration on site. Entrance + visit 5 € (4 € reduced)
Our guides make you discover the interior of our two mills: the Olieux mill and the flour mill, two 18th century mills with intact mechanics!
Workshop Making flour over time
Every Thursday from 13:30 to 16:30. Without reservation_. Museum entrance + workshop: 5 € (3 € reduced) - Entrance + visit + workshop 6 € (5 € reduced)_
Milling techniques have changed a lot over time because humans always try to produce less effort while having more yield. But how was flour made before the invention of windmills?
Come and test different milling techniques, from stone to hand mill, live the experience and understand why man invented windmills.