Constructed in 1946, la Glacière d’Étel (ice house of Étel ) produced ice for the local port. It was the last ice house in Morbihan, Brittany.
- 09 June 2023
Later the building was abandoned and fell into despair. Now the local authorities have bought it out to be restored.
Today, La Glacière hosts exhibitions like one dedicated to maritime energy.
To capture the sun’s energy, the curved roof is covered by innovative biodegradable and flexible solar panels designed in Nantes. Surplus energy will be shared with local municipal buildings.
La Glacière energy project received nearly €166,000 in European funding. Watch the latest episode of Smart Regions showing how an ice house restoration is bringing life back to a French seaport.