Coatreven: Architectural History and Rural Character

Coatreven has a predominantly rural character. Topics to explore during a stay include historic religious buildings, two manor houses, four municipal washhouses, and the Pardon de Notre-Dame du Courage, which takes place every year at Pentecost. These varied points of interest help you tailor your trip to your own interests: you can explore architectural styles and building phases, or plan your visit around the recurring event. The roads to the north and south also provide geographical context. The history of the buildings and their use spans from fragments of glass dating to the late 15th century to 19th-century rebuilding and changes of use. If you are looking for a hotel in Coatreven, the town’s rural character and specific architectural history offer a basis for assessing it.

Saint-Pierre Church: Building Phases and Current Access

Saint-Pierre Church was built in the 16th century; most of its present interior and architectural design dates from the 18th century. Its construction date and present appearance therefore reflect different building phases. Its floor plan is in the shape of a Latin cross; the historic enclosure includes a stone boundary wall and a cemetery. The cross-shaped floor plan describes the building’s design, while the wall and cemetery form part of the enclosure. Saint-Pierre is currently closed to the public while restoration work is underway. Check the restoration status before your trip if you plan to visit.

Notre-Dame-de-Lochrist Chapel

Notre-Dame-de-Lochrist Chapel is in the south of Coatreven, in the municipality’s largest hamlet. It was rebuilt in the mid-19th century on the site of an older chapel; fragments of stained glass from the late 15th century have been preserved inside. These fragments are therefore considerably older than the present building. Together with Saint-Pierre, the chapel offers a comparison of different building phases: most of the church’s present interior and architectural design dates from the 18th century, while at Notre-Dame-de-Lochrist the 19th-century rebuilding stands alongside the older fragments of stained glass.

Pentecost as a Time to Visit

The Pardon de Notre-Dame du Courage takes place every year at Pentecost. If you would like to combine your trip with this event, factor in the Pentecost date when planning and check the specific event dates. Alongside the different building periods, this recurring event offers a set point in time around which to plan a stay in Coatreven.

Manor Houses and Washhouses

The two manor houses offer different points of reference in time. Manoir de Kermerrot dates from the late 15th or early 16th century; Manoir de la Villeneuve was built in the second half of the 15th century. Villeneuve also underwent a change of use in the 19th century: it first became a lordly tenant farm and subsequently a farmhouse. Four municipal washhouses are open to visitors free of charge. As a distinct type of building, they broaden the picture beyond religious and manor buildings.

Roads for Geographical Orientation

The roads to the south and north are useful for geographical orientation. The D786 departmental road crosses the south of Coatreven and connects Lannion with Tréguier. The D6 crosses the north and heads towards Perros-Guirec.

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