Moulin de la Pannevert, Watermill in Rouen, France.
The Moulin de la Pannevert sits beside the Robec stream and has a large wooden wheel that shows how water power was used to grind grain. The site includes renovated spaces where art exhibitions are held today.
The mill was documented in 1199 through the Coutume des Moulins de Rouen records, when it belonged to the heirs of Morin. Over centuries it underwent changes, and in more recent times it was restored to working condition.
The oak wheel was reconstructed in 1986 by local craftspeople and displays the traditional mechanics that shaped Norman industrial methods. The working systems visible here show how people once harnessed water power for daily production.
The site can be reached via a walking path connecting Place Saint-Hilaire to Darnétal from the city center. Guided tours are available by request and offer insight into how the machinery works.
The grounds host regular art exhibitions in its renovated spaces, giving the mill a second life as an arts venue. This use blends the craft heritage with contemporary creativity in an unexpected way.
Location: Rouen
GPS coordinates: 49.43955,1.12963
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:04
Rouen offers a rich architectural heritage with buildings spanning medieval, Renaissance, and modern periods. The Notre-Dame Cathedral, a Gothic structure from the 13th century, rises above the historic center. The old town is filled with narrow streets lined by timber houses with carved beams and colored facades. The Gros Horloge, a 14th-century astronomical clock tower, spans a busy shopping street and connects medieval architecture to the daily life of the city. The Place du Vieux-Marché marks the site where Joan of Arc was executed. Today, a modern church with curved forms and colorful stained glass stands there. The Rue du Gros-Horloge and Rue Saint-Romain lead through the old quarter with its shops and cafés. The Church of Saint-Maclou displays Gothic detailing, while the Aître Saint-Maclou, a former plague cemetery, is now a quiet courtyard with wooden galleries. The Jardin des Plantes offers wide green spaces and greenhouses on the edge of the city. From the Côte Sainte-Catherine on the other side of the Seine, there are wide views over the rooftops and church spires of the city.
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