Luxembourg Metropolis lies on the confluence of the Pétrusse and Alzette rivers. Town’s builders used the presence of those rivers after they had been establishing town’s fortifications. However lengthy earlier than that, the Alzette was used to energy mills. At the moment, just one stays: the Muerbelsmillen.
It has been documented because the eleventh century, when it first appeared at Altmünster Abbey. It has suffered quite a few fires all through its historical past, every time requiring reconstruction. It was used to grind grain till 1922, when Karl Hartmann-Sendlein bought the mill and transformed it right into a mustard manufacturing facility. The ‘Moutarderie du Luxembourg’ model occupied the constructing till shifting out in 1986. The constructing then remained unoccupied for 25 years. In 2010, town of Luxembourg bought it with the intention of changing it into pupil housing.The renovated mill reopened in 2017.
The museum is small. After strolling across the water wheel, the primary room tells the story of the mill, whereas the second room tells the story of the ‘Moutarderie du Luxembourg’ that was as soon as positioned right here. There may be additionally a room on the identical degree the place workshops are held. Throughout these workshops, youngsters discover ways to make their very own mustard. The dates of those workshops are indicated on the museum’s web site. Upstairs are the millstones. These are nonetheless powered by the water wheel on the bottom ground.
Though small, this museum is a nice shock on the foot of the Bock Rock, unknown to many guests and even many Luxembourgers.
