Traditional mills in Paimpol

This collection showcases the diverse milling heritage of the Paimpol region, featuring both coastal tide mills and hilltop windmills. Notable sites include the restored 17th-century Birlot tide mill on Île de Bréhat and the 1844 Craca windmill overlooking the bay. The list also follows the Quinic river valley, where a sequence of traditional water mills demonstrates historical hydraulic engineering and the area's agricultural past.

Traditional Mills — Map

A

Moulin à marée de Traou Meur

A 15th-century tide mill located in Pleudaniel, representing early coastal hydraulic engineering.

B

Moulin à marée du Birlot

Functional tide mill on Île de Bréhat, constructed between 1633 and 1638. It was restored to working order in the 1990s.

C

Moulin de Craca

Restored 1844 windmill situated on the cliffs of Plouézec, offering views of the Baie de Paimpol.

D

Moulin de Crech Tarek

Traditional stone windmill located on the northern part of Île de Bréhat.

E

Moulin du Mez

Historic stone windmill located in the commune of Plouézec.

F

Moulin Rivoallan

Historic water mill situated along the Quinic river in Paimpol.

G

Moulin Gludic

Traditional water mill located on the Quinic stream as part of the local valley milling network.

H

Moulin Bescont

Water mill forming part of the historical hydraulic infrastructure in the Paimpol area.

I

Moulin Froter

Traditional water mill located near the Quinic river valley.

J

Moulin du Cozou

Water mill situated along the Quinic river in the Paimpol region.

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