Nestled in Ivry-sur-Seine, the Mill of the Tower stands as a genuine 17th-century windmill. Declared a Monument Historique in 1979, it welcomes visitors on the third Saturday of every month, from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Today, the Mill of the Tower is the last remaining windmill in Val-de-Marne.
The history of Moulin de la Tour is littered with mysteries and anecdotes. Stones engraved with the dates 1415 and 1680 suggest a medieval origin, and it was in 1680 that Claude Bosc, a king's advisor, became the owner, making it part of the Ivry seigneury. Over the centuries, it has appeared on royal maps and changed hands, belonging to the Marquis de Beringhen in 1703.
With the industrial boom of the XIXᵉ century, the mill ceased its milling activity around 1830, serving in turn as a workshop for basket makers and a hay store. Threatened with destruction in the 1960s, it was saved in extremis in 1975 thanks to local mobilization. A technical feat marked its restoration: in 1976, it was moved 35 meters using hydraulic jacks, weighing 315 tons. Work continued until 1991, restoring the mill's pivoting roof and majestic wings.
Just outside Paris, this rare vestige is open to visitors from time to time. So, would you like to discover this unusual monument?
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Dates and Opening Time
From April 19, 2025 to July 19, 2025
Location
Moulin de la Tour
Pl. du 8 Mai 1945
94200 Ivry sur Seine
