Coadout: Heritage, Festivals and Walking Route

Coadout combines architectural heritage with a clearly defined walking route and recurring festivals. The Château du Bois de la Roche reflects several building phases on the same site; the chapel and the Saint-Iltud spring add to the historical picture. The “Sant Iltud – Coadout” walking route offers a clearly measured excursion. The Pardon and the local festival provide further seasonal occasions that you can distinguish when planning your trip.

History and Heritage

The Château du Bois de la Roche was built in the mid-19th century by the Rolland du Roscoët family on the site of an older château and a fortress that burned down around 1489. Several centuries separate the burning of the fortress from the construction of the château in the mid-19th century; the château chapel dates from 1856 to 1860. This makes it possible to distinguish chronologically between the site's earlier building history and the construction phase of the château and chapel.

The Saint-Iltud spring also dates from 1656. The grave of the Breton writer Yves Le Moal, also known as Erwan Ar Moal, is in the Coadout cemetery. The cultural history therefore extends beyond the area's architecture: the spring and the grave represent other facets of Coadout's heritage.

Walking the Sant Iltud – Coadout Route

The 8.6-kilometre “Sant Iltud – Coadout” circular route starts at the car park by Coadout town hall. It passes through wooded areas and leads to scenic viewpoints. Its length, circular layout and starting point give you a concrete framework for planning your walk. Check local trail conditions and access before setting out.

Festivals Throughout the Year

The Pardon in honour of Saint Iltud is generally celebrated on the second Sunday in July. Mass is usually held at 6 p.m. on the eve. This makes it possible to place this religious occasion by its approximate day of the week; Mass is normally scheduled for the evening before.

The annual Fête du Pain in Coadout, held in May, began after the restoration of the former bread oven. The traditional Fête communale de Coadout in July includes boules competitions and a meal of roast pork. The events therefore differ in focus: the Fête du Pain centres on the tradition surrounding the former bread oven, while the Fête communale focuses on a community festival featuring a competition and a meal.

May and July offer different seasonal highlights: May centres on the tradition surrounding the former bread oven, while July brings the Pardon and the Fête communale. If you want to plan your trip around one of these dates, check the specific date for the year in question.

Discover more destinations: Perros-Guirec, Lanvallay, Saint.-Servais, Lanleff, Plourac'h, Collinée, Plessala, Pledeliac

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