Discover Berhet

Cultural and historical landmarks in Berhet include the Notre-Dame de Confort Chapel, the former Sainte-Brigitte parish church, the Manoir de Léodanet and the Ar Croaz wayside cross. A signposted circular cycle route also runs through the town centre. Architectural history, furnishings and cycling offer different focal points for your stay: you can explore each theme separately rather than combining them into a single excursion itinerary.

Notre-Dame de Confort: architectural history and altarpiece

The Lords of Perrier founded the Notre-Dame de Confort Chapel in 1523. It was completed in 1537 and consecrated in 1549. These three dates distinguish its foundation, completion and consecration, giving its architectural history a clear sequence. The main altar’s altarpiece dates from 1715 and was created jointly by sculptor Vincent Rivoalan and painter François Bahic of Lannion. The furnishings therefore belong to a later period than the chapel’s foundation. On 16 August 1922, Notre-Dame de Confort was designated a French historic monument. Visitors interested in church art will find both an early architectural history and a specifically dated work from the 18th century.

Sainte-Brigitte: furnishings and vault paintings

The former Sainte-Brigitte parish church in Berhet contains a rich collection of furnishings from the 17th and 18th centuries, several statues and a baptismal font with a lead cover. The vault paintings are also part of the building’s history: they were created by Raphaël Donguy (1812–1877) and restored in 2015. Furnishings from two centuries thus stand alongside a work whose artist and restoration year are known. Sainte-Brigitte parish church is open on request through the mairie (town hall). A brief enquiry to the mairie before your visit will help you take this access requirement into account when planning.

Manoir de Léodanet and Ar Croaz wayside cross

The Manoir de Léodanet is an old complex of buildings that served as both a manor residence and an agricultural estate. The present building features architectural elements dating from the late 15th century or the first half of the 16th century. Its large scale and stair tower shape the surrounding landscape. The manor therefore offers two distinct points of interest: the complex’s historical dual function and the dating of elements in the present building.

Another structure is the Ar Croaz wayside cross, made of grey granite and located at the An Croaz crossroads in Berhet. The double-sided cross depicts Christ on the cross on one side and the Virgin Mary on the other. It is thought to date from the second half of the 18th century or the beginning of the 19th century. This later, approximate dating differs from the earlier building phases of the chapel and the manor. Its material, location and imagery give the wayside cross its own distinctive character among Berhet’s historic structures.

Explore Berhet by bike

The “Rospez, Berhet, Quemperven – Boucle vélo No. 12” circular route is 24.2 kilometres long and rated moderate. It passes through Berhet town centre and is signposted counterclockwise with large green-and-white cycling signs and smaller supplementary stickers. The distance, stated difficulty level and direction of the signage are useful points of reference when planning. The cycle route offers a separate focus alongside the cultural and historic buildings; use this information to decide which best suits your travel plans.

Discover more destinations: Fréhel, Saint-Cast-Le-Guildo, Plénée-Jugon, Le Hinglé, Lezardrieux, Le Leslay, Yvignac-La-Tour, Collinée.

For the broader travel guide: Côtes-D’armor.