Wheat mill De Lelie - Etten-Leur

De Lelie in Etten Leur is a historic wheat mill of the type known as a tower mill. It was originally built in 1801 by millwright Carolus Oomen from Princenhage and first served as a bark mill, later also as a grain mill.

The original mill burned down in 1833 and was rebuilt in 1834. In 1937 the mill burned again, leaving only the lower part of the tower. The remaining base was used as a mechanical mill for some time until it fell out of use.

Starting in 1993, the mill was gradually rebuilt. In 1998 it was officially reopened as a working wheat mill by Stichting Molen De Lelie. This foundation, founded in 1991, aims to keep the mill running and open to the public as much as possible.

The mill is the last industrial reminder of the Leurse harbour and received municipal monument status in 2018. Today, volunteers mill grain here and the mill is open for visits on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons. When there is enough wind, it is fully in operation.

There is also a lovely little mill shop where you can buy flour, baking mixes and original gift packages. Come take a look.