Molen de Brak
In the Middle Ages, Sluis had around ten mills. In 1920, only 3 of them remained. The only mill still standing today is the 'de Brak' mill on 't Meul'ende.
The wind-driven grain mill is named after a French hunting dog breed (Braque), a hunting dog that always runs with its nose into the wind. The mill was built in 1739 and was the first stone mill in the region. The mill is a 'bovenkruier' (top-turning mill) with a stage'. The top section of the mill can be turned to face the wind. The miller calls this 'kruien' (winding). From the stage, you have a beautiful view over Sluis and the surrounding area.
Molen de Brak has six floors (storeys). Above the door, there is a gable stone bearing the name of the first builder.
The mill still works and is regularly in use. The miller still grinds and mixes flour himself. You can buy the flour at the mill. In the mill's brasserie, they bake apple pie and pancakes from their own flour.
The mill can be visited; for opening hours, see the website.
