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Heritage and Mill Day

  • Patrimoine et traditions

Discover our wonderful Moulin de Vaudricourt, dating from the 18th century. This latest model of all-wood mill, with a hexagonal cap is the only functional one in France.
On the program: guided tour with the millers in the 3 levels of the mill, workshop around the wheat and bread to bake and storytelling sessions.
Meeting: from 11am, opening of the park at 10am
Duration: all day
Audience: all audiences
All the activities are included in the price of admission to the Museum.
Saturday and Sunday:
From 10:30 am to 12 pm and from 1:30 pm to 6 pm: visit of the Vaudricourt mill. In the company of the millworkers of the Museum of Plein Air, discover the three levels of this magnificent 18th century mill, still in perfect working order.
From 3 PM to 6 PM: family break: participate in a workshop on the theme of the mill with Sylvie! An invitation to slow down time, in the peaceful setting of a 19th century village, to disconnect and share animations and workshops, fully enjoying special moments between parents, grandparents and children.
Saturday, like every 4th Saturday of the month, make way for the Little Farmers! The children slip into the skin of a young farmer and participate in fun games throughout the day:
At 11am and 1pm: The Bambecque comes to life: distribution of tasks, gestures of the past and farm life in motion.
At 11:30 and 3:30 PM: In the straw, we collect the eggs, sort the wheat and lentils—patience, know-how and active hands.
At 3 PM: Place in the workshop: butter takes shape to the rhythm of arms and smiles.
At 4 PM: The straw is gathering and storing, while the donkey lets himself be brushed in the company of the animal keeper.
At 4:30 PM: Sorting of wheat and/or lentils, then place to play: the bag race starts in self-service to end the afternoon in a good mood. A fun and friendly activity to share with the family at the outdoor museum!
You can also find our weekend activities, led by our villagers, such as guided tours or the school of yesteryear... All the programming is to be discovered on our Facebook page.

Heritage and Mill Day

Information

Dates and hours
27 and 28 June
  • June 2026
    Saturday 27
    10:00 - 18:00
    Sunday 28
    10:00 - 19:00
Tariffs
Full 5/ reduced 3/ tribe 15
Place
143 rue Colbert
59650 Villeneuve-d'Ascq
Location accessibility
Intellectual impairment
Motor impairment

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