Bavouze lock
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The old causeway, which dates back to the end of the 13th century, was used by two mills: Petite Bavouze, on the right bank, and Grande Bavouze, on the left bank. Equipped with a sea gate, it was replaced in the 19th century by a lock dam. The project, drawn up by the Ponts et Chaussées engineer Dupuy, was carried out under the supervision of his successor Asselin by the contractor Genève-Brault, chosen in the tender held on 8 August 1860. The work was completed in 1863. The lockhouse was...
