Perched on the heights of Mont Dol, the Moulin du Tertre unfolds its stone silhouette against the winds that sweep across the moorland. Its sails, which began to turn in 1843, recall a time when the breath of heaven was enough to sustain people, transforming grain into bread for the surrounding communities. Now listed as a Historic Monument, it is still maintained in working order by the Courous d’Pouchées association (literally, "bag runners" in Gallo), perpetuating a centuries-old tradition where the work of the mills marked the seasons.
But behind the tranquility of its stones lies a more troubled history: during the Second World War, the mill was used as an observation post by the German army, overlooking the entire plain and offering a strategic view as far as the coast. Silent witnesses, its walls have seen the shadows of history pass, between military surveillance and the resistance of the landscape.
To overcome the capricious moods of the Breton winds, the mill was even equipped with a steam engine, an innovation from another era that ensured the millers' continued work. This marriage of natural power and technology is a testament to the ingenuity of the people and their attachment to this place.
Beside it, the Moulin crêperie, with its authentic decor, reminds us that this heritage is not static: it continues to live, nourish, and bring people together. Thus, the Moulin du Tertre stands as a symbol of resilience, both anchored in memory and always looking to the future, carried by the eternal breath of the wind.
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