Birlot tide mill, Tide mill in Île-de-Bréhat, France.
The Birlot tide mill utilizes the natural power of ocean tides to operate its grinding mechanism through a system of wooden doors and a central wheel.
Constructed between 1633 and 1638 under the Duke of Penthièvre ownership, the mill required local inhabitants to process their grain at this location for a fee.
The mill represents the maritime traditions of Brittany, demonstrating how coastal communities adapted to natural tidal cycles for food production over centuries.
Visitors can access the mill's exterior structure while exploring the Île-de-Bréhat, located at coordinates 48.8474°N and -3.01°E in Côtes-d'Armor region.
The mill contains a specialized pond system that fills during high tide and releases water through gates during low tide to power the grinding mechanism.
Location: Île-de-Bréhat
GPS coordinates: 48.84740,-3.01000
Latest update: August 9, 2025 10:16
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A must-visit site during your trip to the island of Bréhat. Great photos can be taken with the Mill as the main attraction!
A must-visit site during your trip to the island of Bréhat. Great photos can be taken with the Mill as the main attraction!
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