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Pouldouran, rural heritage of Brittany!
In the 19th century, the commune of Pouldouran became prosperous thanks to the flax activity. Many retting basins, vestiges of the flax activity have been restored along the hiking trails. At the same time, Pouldouran takes the appearance of a small port of goémonier. With the construction of the quay wall in the second half of the 19th century, the village became a small seaweed port. The boats unloaded the seaweed in Port Béni (in Pleubian), Pouldouran and up to La Roche-Derrien, according to the demand of the farmers. This activity contributed to the economic development of the commune until the middle of the 20th century, when it ceased. But the fishermen’s houses still give it the appearance of a port…
