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