Mill builders
On Sunday, April 20th, discover the crafts that shaped our mills with demonstrations and workshops for the whole family!
Dimanche 20 avril, 14h30
Ville de Villeneuve d'Ascq
On Sunday, April 20th, discover the crafts that shaped our mills with demonstrations and workshops for the whole family!
On the agenda:
- Long saw machine participatory demonstration
- Demonstration of carpenter and bardelier
- Workshop for the construction of a roof made of shingles
- Plant printing workshop
Guided tour
Visit to a mill every 20 minutes. Each slot is limited to 15 people. Registration on site.
On the site, two 18th century mills with intact mechanics: a flour mill and an oil mill. Our guide takes you inside these two majestic buildings and explains how these real wood factories work!
The wings of the oil mill will turn all afternoon if the weather permits!The museum
In the museum, discover the history of the flour mill and a unique collection of tools and machines to present the crafts associated with mills: carpenter, millmaster,...Virtual reality headsets
Virtual reality headsets allow a 360° tour of the flour mill.
