Traditional Mills
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.
Moulin à marée de Traou Meur
A 15th-century tide mill located in Pleudaniel, representing early coastal hydraulic engineering.
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.
Moulin de Craca
Restored 1844 windmill situated on the cliffs of Plouézec, offering views of the Baie de Paimpol.
Moulin de Crech Tarek
Traditional stone windmill located on the northern part of Île de Bréhat.
Moulin du Mez
Historic stone windmill located in the commune of Plouézec.
Moulin Rivoallan
Historic water mill situated along the Quinic river in Paimpol.
Moulin Gludic
Traditional water mill located on the Quinic stream as part of the local valley milling network.
Moulin Bescont
Water mill forming part of the historical hydraulic infrastructure in the Paimpol area.
Moulin Froter
Traditional water mill located near the Quinic river valley.
Moulin du Cozou
Water mill situated along the Quinic river in the Paimpol region.
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