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In the 19th century, the commune of Pouldouran became prosperous thanks to the flax industry. Numerous retting basins, remnants of the flax industry, have been restored along the hiking trails. At the same time, Pouldouran took on the appearance of a small seaweed port with the construction of the quay wall in the second half of the 19th century. Boats unloaded the seaweed in Pleubian, Pouldouran and as far as La Roche-Derrien, depending on demand from farmers. This activity contributed to...