Gausson: Chapel, Mill and Nature
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Two questions can help you decide whether to visit Gausson: Are you interested in the town’s architectural history, or is a peaceful natural setting your priority? The chapel, mill and church tell different stories of architecture; dated hiking and village events offer further points of interest. The event dates mentioned here refer to 2025.
Historic Buildings in Gausson
The Chapelle Saint-Nicolas is listed as a historic monument. The decision to list it for protection dates to February 6, 1926. The current chapel building dates from the 16th century. The Fontaine Saint-Avit, dating from the 15th century, is located near the chapel. The fountain is therefore the older of the two historic landmarks.
At the Moulin Ă farine des Quatrevaux, past and present uses differ: the former grain mill is now a residence. The building is made of granite rubble stone and has a slate-covered gable roof. During its conversion into a residence, a small waterwheel with paddles was installed in the millrace. The mill thus brings together its former use, residential use and restoration history.
The church of Saint-Etienne can also be placed in its historical context: its tower dates from 1711, while the current church building was rebuilt on the site of the original church in 1905. The tower and reconstruction therefore represent different building phases. For clarity, it is worth keeping these dates separate rather than treating them as a single construction date for the church.
Hikes and Events from 2025
A public hike was held in Gausson on May 17, 2025. The route length is a specific point of comparison for that past event. If you would like to include a hiking event in your travel plans, check the dates for your intended travel year.
The Corpus Christi celebration in Gausson on June 22, 2025, featured a procession route decorated with sawdust and flowers. After Mass, a procession went to the grotto. The celebration thus combines a religious event with a specially decorated route and procession.
In Vieux-Bourg, the 200th anniversary of the bread oven was celebrated in 2025. This is another dated event in village life. For future trips, check the event dates for your travel year rather than assuming the event will be repeated.
Nature and Practical Information
Gausson offers a peaceful, largely unspoiled natural setting that is especially appealing to nature lovers. Together with its historic buildings, this gives you a choice between enjoying nature and exploring local history. The two distances offered on the 2025 hike provide a specific, time-limited point of reference.
The municipal library is open on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and is part of the Loudéac Communauté Bretagne Centre library network. Check the schedule before planning a visit. The Saturday opening hours can help with your day’s planning, provided they still apply when you visit.
Gausson also has an on-demand transport service. If you need it for your trip, find out in advance about the current requirements and operating procedures. The library and transport service address different practical needs: for the library, check the opening hours; for the transport service, how to use it on demand.
Discover more destinations: Goudelin, Saint-Clet, Trézény, Trelevern, Plurien, Coadout, Belle-Isle-En-Terre, Collinée.
For the broader travel overview: Côtes-D’armor.
