Étel is a commune in the Morbihan department of Brittany in north-western France. Inhabitants of Étel are called in French Étellois. Once a bustli…Étel is a commune in the Morbihan department of Brittany in north-western France. Inhabitants of Étel are called in French Étellois. Once a bustling fishing port, La Glacière, or the ice house, stands as a testament to the town's rich maritime heritage. Erected in 1946, La Glacière d’Étel played a vital role in producing ice for the local port, supporting the needs of a fishing fleet that, until the 1950s, comprised 250 sailing boats primarily engaged in tuna fishing. This architectural relic, the last remaining ice house in Morbihan, Brittany, fell into disrepair after its heyday. However, in a forward-looking initiative, local authorities have undertaken its restoration, blending the town's history with a sustainable future in green energy.
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