Molenstichting Maasbracht - Zuidsingel 1

Knappe dingen gezien

Een mooie bezienswaardigheid

Prachtige molen waarin een groep fanatieke en gepassioneerde vrijwilligers nog altijd op ambachtelijke wijze meel voor de lokale bakker produceert! Een rondleiding is de tijd en moeite absoluut waard.

The belt mill Leonardusmolen stands in the town of Maasbracht and was approved in 1865. It was ready by 1867 and the Vos family was the first owner. In 1905, ownership passed to the Faems family. It suffered some reversible damage in 1946 due to grenades and was repaired. However it suffered some more damages that were attributed to an unusually hot summer and further repairs were abandoned. Instead, milling was electrically performed. In 1973, the then miller fell in ill and since no replacements were found, all operations finally came to an end. Much (if not all) of the wooden work was dismantled. All that remained was the stone tower and it was converted into a loft for doves. In 1987 "Molenstichting Maasbracht" was established and it was in 1992 that it got the name Leonardus (for the last miller Leo Faems). In 1997, extensive restoration was completed and by 2000, new milling equipment was in place. A fair bit of the wooden components, however come from other defunct windmills, so it is possible that some of them go back in age. In the meantime, there is certainly quite a bit of urban development, but the mill manages to pick up some wind. The Leonardus mill can be visited on Saturdays from 13.00 to 16.00. It is possible to get married at the Leonardus mill for a price of 125 euros, the amount which goes to the municipality of Maasgouw and designated for the Leonardusmolen.