Discover Bourseul: Mills and Heritage

Bourseul brings together architectural and church history, mills, walking trails and waterways. If you are looking for a hotel for your stay, these themes offer different points of interest—from datable architectural history to a named route and specific visiting conditions. You can use them to match the local highlights to your travel interests.

Architectural history and sacred art

The Château de Beaubois was largely rebuilt from 1861 onwards. By decree of 27 February 1926, it was listed as a historic monument. This places a structural alteration and its subsequent heritage listing side by side as two distinct stages.

At the Église de St Nicodème, the porch is classified as a Romanesque historic monument. It also houses a 16th-century cross: one side depicts the Virgin and Child, and the other Christ, surrounded by the Virgin and Saint John.

The Chapelle Saint-Roch in the hamlet of Saint-Méen is a small 18th-century building. It was probably rebuilt on the site of a much older structure. Its floor plan is shaped like a Latin cross, with a single-nave body, a simple transept and a polygonal chancel. Its furnishings include a 14th-century stone depiction of the Virgin and Child, which is listed as a monument and was probably made locally. A small altarpiece with twisted columns, dated to the 17th century, is also listed. The chapel thus combines details about its architectural form with objects from different centuries.

Mills and their history

The mills of Pont Loyer were built on a diversion of the Arguenon and used to grind grain. Two vertical water wheels are still in place; the mills are currently out of operation. The watercourse, surviving machinery and present-day status each represent a different aspect of the mills’ history.

The mills of La Goupillière offer further insight into flour production: in 1848, they produced 2,540,800 kg of wheat flour and 200,000 kg of buckwheat flour. These figures refer to that year and to the two types of flour mentioned.

Walking trail and pump track

The Circuit de la Boitardais is a 13.3-kilometre, moderately difficult walking trail. It passes through rural landscapes dotted with hamlets. Its length and difficulty rating provide two concrete details about the route, while the landscape and hamlets convey its rural character. Bourseul also provides a walking trail map to download.

The pump track offers a different kind of activity from the walking trail. In July 2025, the asphalt track in Bourseul was described as suitable for people of all athletic and technical abilities and usable in wet weather. Check the condition of the facility before riding.

Waterways and visiting conditions

The Étang des Aulnays has a fish-rich body of water and a visitor and rest area. Before your visit, check whether the area is accessible in its current condition.

The grounds at Étang de Radieu are private. The owner allows visits, provided you respect the site and its tranquillity. Check whether a visit is possible before you go.

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