Le Moulin de Pen Castel

PEN CASTEL MILL, A HERITAGE SITE DEDICATED TO CONTEMPORARY ART

Pen Castel is one of the oldest tide mills in France. Today, the mill welcomes around twenty artists and craftspeople each year. More than 25,000 visitors come to discover this unique and unusual place each year. In addition to these exhibitions, this historic site hosts numerous important events.

The mill has had several lives

With its exceptional history and architecture, the Pen Castel Mill was created in the 12th century. Equipped at the time with a double mechanism—two wheels, two spinning wheels, and two millstones—it transformed wheat and oats into flour at low tide. Out of operation for over a century (1919), the mill has had other lives and is now a listed site. Since then, it has been a gourmet restaurant, a crêperie, and even a nightclub. Since 2009, the town of Arzon has chosen to make it a cultural venue showcasing contemporary art. Today, this wonder of the Gulf of Morbihan is a protected building.

A charming setting that has become a year-round contemporary art exhibition space.