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Moulin à Vent

The Moulin à Vent is a historic windmill located in Marzan, France.

Overview

Built during the 17th century, this mill has played a significant role in the region's history and economy.

History

Construction of the Moulin à Vent began in the late 17th century, with the exact date being C17.

The mill was built as a windmill, with its tower design typical of that era.

Over the years, it served various purposes, including grain milling and pumping water for irrigation.

In 1937, the mill was inscribed on the list of historic monuments (mhs) by the Ministry of Culture.

Architecture

The Moulin à Vent features a traditional windmill design with a tower and a smock.

The tower stands approximately unknown meters tall, while the smock covers about unknown meters in diameter.

The mill's architecture is characteristic of 17th-century French windmills, constructed from local limestone and timber.

Location

The Moulin à Vent is situated on Rue des Moulins in Marzan, France.

The surrounding landscape features rolling hills and farmland, with the nearby water source being a small stream that feeds into the Marne River.

Heritage Status and Preservation Efforts

As mentioned earlier, the Moulin à Vent was inscribed on the list of historic monuments (mhs) by the Ministry of Culture in 1937.

The mill is currently owned by unknown and is managed by the local heritage authority.

Efforts are being made to preserve the mill's original structure and maintain its historical integrity.

Visiting Information

The Moulin à Vent is open to the public, offering guided tours of the windmill and its surrounding grounds.

Visitors can explore the tower, smock, and adjacent buildings, gaining insight into the mill's history and operations.

Technical Details

The Moulin à Vent features a single sail, with a diameter of approximately unknown meters.

The grinding stones used for milling were typically made from local limestone and featured unknown stones in total.

Details

NameMoulin à vent
CityMarzan
CountryFrance
Coordinates47.538094, -2.3341281
Guided tourstrue