Moulin de Verzenay, Historic windmill in Verzenay, France
The Moulin de Verzenay is a cone-shaped windmill with wooden sails perched on the Mont-Bœuf hill overlooking the Champagne vineyards. The structure belongs to the G.H. Mumm champagne house and sits at a vantage point above the surrounding vineyard landscape.
It was built in 1818 by the Tinot-Vincent family and milled grain until 1903. During both World Wars, the structure served as a military observation post overlooking the surrounding region.
The windmill shows how grain milling traditions were linked to the growth of the Champagne wine region in northern France. It reflects the way local crafts and vineyard farming worked together in this landscape.
The site is accessible year-round and offers visitors viewpoints over the wine landscape below. Its elevated position on the hill makes it easy to spot from various parts of the vineyards, serving as a natural landmark in the region.
The building contained two separate milling systems, allowing it to grind different grain types at the same time. This dual design was unusual for the era and meant it could handle more varied production than typical mills of that period.
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