The Kerglaw Forges

The Gorêts and Grand Barrage locks and dams were installed on the site of the old mills and fishery of the Abbaye de la Joye. On the other side of the river, the Kerglaw Forges were established in 1864 and operated until 1966. There are still many remains of this important industrial site on both banks, an old hydroelectric power station, sheds, offices, engineers' and workers' houses... On the Lochrist side, discover the history of the old industrial site of the Vallée noire at the Ecomusée des Forges and on panels along the heritage walk.