Pointe du Millier, Rocky cape in Beuzec-Cap-Sizun, France
Pointe du Millier is a rocky headland on the Breton coast with steep cliffs that rise sharply above the water. The site includes walking paths, a lighthouse, and open views across the bay and toward the open sea.
A granite lighthouse was built in 1881 to improve safety for ships navigating this dangerous coastline. This structure marked a turning point in how the region managed maritime traffic.
The name refers to the Kériolet water mill, built in 1868 and active until 1958, now owned by the Conservatoire du Littoral and restored in 2008. Its 8-metre paddle wheel, fed by a drop of about 5 metres, once drove millstones brought from the Lochrist mill; flour is still sold upstairs.
The site is best explored on foot using marked hiking trails, particularly the GR34 coastal path. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes and prepare for changing weather, as the coast is quite exposed to the elements.
The "bateau de pierre de saint Conogan" is a granite block about 8 m long, 2.2 m high and 3 m wide, weighing some 20 tonnes, lying on a transverse stone on the heath roughly 500 m from the cliff. Geologist Pierre-Roland Giot considered it a fallen menhir that was probably never raised. No sign marks it.
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