Brelidy: River Valleys and Historic Buildings

Brélidy combines a fertile plateau with wooded river valleys and a distinctive sequence of historic buildings. The plateau is bounded by the Jaudy to the west and its tributary, the Théoulas, to the east. To the north, the deeply incised valleys meet at the foot of a hill. Here, landscape and architectural history are closely connected: a motte-and-bailey castle stood on the hill from the 9th to the 14th century, followed by a feudal castle. Since the 16th century, an elegant manor house in the Breton Renaissance style has stood there.

Saint-Colomban Church

The present-day Saint-Colomban Church was built in 1884 on the site of an earlier building dating from 1727. The site’s history therefore includes two successive construction phases. The church also houses a 17th-century processional banner made of velvet and silk. It was listed as a historic monument on 13 December 1971. The church and banner offer different points of reference for exploring the heritage: the church is notable for its construction date and predecessor building, while the banner is notable for its materials, date of origin and listing as a monument.

Chapel and Manor House

The Chapelle Saint-Pabu, Saint-Tugdual is located in Kerbiguet and was built in the 18th century. The chapel houses an altarpiece. Its construction period and furnishings therefore provide two specific aspects to consider when placing this religious building in context. Together with Saint-Colomban, it offers a look at churches and chapels from different periods, each with its own distinctive features.

The Manoir An Noblans, Ty ar Bonniec can also be dated by its different sections. The northern building dates from the second half of the 16th century, while the western one dates from the first half of the 17th century. These dates refer to different sides of the manor house and follow one another chronologically. Alongside the Renaissance manor house on the hill, these provide further specific examples of building phases.

Circular Routes and Landscape

Tro an daou dour features three circular walking and mountain biking routes, most of which run through the area of Brélidy. Walking and mountain biking are the activities mentioned for experiencing the landscape on these circular routes. Check the latest conditions before setting out. The river valleys, wooded slopes and plateau also provide the landscape setting for finding your way around the area.

The “Circuit à travers le Théoulas” circular route includes the Neolithic Menhir de Camarel. The menhir adds an archaeological point of interest to the route and complements the history of the church, chapel and manor house with a connection to prehistory. When choosing what to explore during your stay, you can therefore encounter landscape, historic architecture and a prehistoric landmark.

Accommodation in Brélidy

Château de Brélidy offers stays in a landscaped park covering 40 hectares. The services included with this offer are reserved for guests. This provides a specific accommodation option for anyone looking for a stay in Brélidy, alongside other local highlights ranging from river valleys to churches, manor houses and circular routes.

Discover more destinations: Pléhérel-Plage, Plouguenast, Kermoroc'h, Dinan, Tonquédec, Pordic, Locarn, Saint-André-Des-Eaux

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