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De Brak Mill (Sluis)

De Brak Mill (Sluis)

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Location: Sluis, Zeeland, Netherlands

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

March 18, 2023

In the Middle Ages, Sluis had about ten mills. In 1920, there were only 3 left. The only mill that is still standing is the ‘de Brak’ mill on 't Meul'ende.

The windmill is named after a French hunting dog breed (Braque). A hunting dog that always walks with its nose in the wind. The mill was built in 1739 and was the first stone mill in the region. The mill is a top-cruiser with a platform. The upper part of the mill can be turned towards the wind. The miller calls this 'kruien'. From the platform, you have a beautiful view of Sluis and the surrounding area.

The de Brak mill has six attics (floors). Above the door is a facade stone with the name of the first builder.

The mill is still working and is regularly in use. The miller still grinds and mixes flour himself. You can buy the flour at the mill. In the brasserie of the mill they bake apple pie and pancakes from their own flour.

The mill can be visited, for opening hours see the website.

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Nicole

February 27, 2021

Molen De Brak is a flour mill from 1739 on the Nieuwstraat in Sluis. It was the first stone mill in this region. The mill was built at the time as a fortress mill of Fort Sluis.

The mill owes its name to the French hunting dog breed 'Braque'. Hunting dogs are known to stick their noses to the wind when hunting. Just like the windmill points its blades against the wind for optimum efficiency. Above the door on the north side is a very beautiful facade stone.

Windmill De Brak is in regular operation. Own ground flour is available in the souvenir shop. There is also a brasserie and tea room to complete your visit.

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Katrien

July 22, 2022

The mill is open to the public (entrance through the shop): Open continuously from 10 a.m. Out of season closed on Thursdays and Fridays. In the Middle Ages, Sluis owned about ten mills, of which only three were left in 1920. The only remaining mill of Sluis op 't Meul'ende is a wind corn mill. The mill was called "De Brak", after a French dog breed "Braque", a hunting dog that always walks with its nose in the wind. The mill dates from 1739, making it the first stone mill in the region. The mill is an "upper porter with scaffolding". The upper part of the mill can be turned towards the wind (this is what the miller calls “towing”). In addition, the mill is equipped with a scaffolding. From here you have a beautiful panoramic view of Sluis and its surroundings. There are six attics (storeys): the grain loft, the building loft, the grinding loft, the stone loft, the lazy loft and the hooded loft. Above the door is a brick with the name of the first client. The mill beard (wooden sign on the front of the mill hood) is corrugated at the bottom and bears the name and date of the mill. Also note the beautiful weather vane stand in the shape of a hunting dog. During the Second World War “De Brak” was destroyed. Reconstruction started in 1950. The mill still works as usual. The miller also grinds and mixes the flour for the house specialties from the sweet menu. You can also buy these flour products in the shop.

Source: zeeland.com

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