The mill was reconstructed using traditional carpentry techniques from the 19th century.
It is built on a site that historically supported milling activities since the medieval period.
The blades are engineered to capture the distinct coastal winds coming off the English Channel.
It produces stone-ground flour used for traditional Breton galettes and crêpes.
The hilltop location provides a 360-degree panoramic view of the UNESCO-listed Mont Saint-Michel bay.
Moulin de Moidrey is a restored 19th-century flour mill situated on a hilltop overlooking the bay of Mont Saint-Michel. Originally constructed in 1864, the mill underwent extensive restoration in the early 2000s to return it to functional working order. It operates as a traditional windmill, producing organic buckwheat and wheat flour using stone grinding techniques. The structure features a wooden pivot mechanism, a common design for Normandy windmills of the era. Visitors can view the internal grinding machinery and observe demonstrations of the milling process. The site is privately owned and maintained by the local community. It serves as a rare example of preserved rural industrial heritage in the Manche department.
The base of the mill looking upward to capture the contrast between the stone structure and the wooden sails.
Check the wind conditions on the day of your visit, as the blades are more likely to be active in moderate breeze.
Combine your visit with a trip to the nearby Mont Saint-Michel, as the mill offers a unique vantage point of the abbey from the mainland.
Purchase a bag of freshly milled organic flour from the on-site shop to support local operations.
Assuming the mill is always in operation; the sails only rotate when wind conditions are safe and suitable.
Operations depend heavily on weather conditions; the site may be closed during periods of high wind or heavy rain.
