Discover Henon: Châteaux, Garden and Landscape

Henon can be explored from several distinct perspectives: through its partly protected château architecture, a historic garden and a strongly undulating landscape. When planning a stay, it is worth considering these themes separately: the châteaux offer specific historical and architectural points of interest, Parc du Colombier combines a garden walk with a valley landscape, and rivers and designated circular trails provide further orientation. This will help you decide whether your main interest is architectural history, a garden visit of a planned duration, or landscape and outdoor activities.

Châteaux and historic buildings

Château de Catuelan is partially protected as a Monument historique. The protected features are the façades and roofs, the portal with its pediment and pilasters, the terraces, and the courtyard and moats. At Château du Colombier, by contrast, the main point of interest is the manor house, dated to 1450; its remarkable corner tower dates from the same period. The two châteaux therefore offer different historical highlights: at Catuelan, the protected features are specifically identified, while at Colombier, the date and tower are the points of reference.

Parc du Colombier and its walk

Parc du Colombier is a former French garden and has been awarded the “Jardin remarquable” distinction. These two details highlight different aspects of the grounds: the former French design points to the garden’s history, while “Jardin remarquable” names the distinction. A walk through the park and its gardens takes about an hour and a half. This approximate duration makes it easy to set aside time for the walk in your day’s schedule. The visit begins at a 15th-century chapel and leads through a valley with a stream, rhododendrons and gunneras. The walk thus combines a historic starting point with a route through a landscape where water and plants are part of the experience. If you plan this walk, check the current opening arrangements before your visit, as they may change.

The Chapelle de la Ville-es-Zion is also known as the Chapelle du Saint-Esprit and has a historical connection to the 17th century. If you are interested in the building, knowing both names will help you identify it: they refer to the same chapel.

Hills, rivers and designated trails

Henon has a strongly undulating landscape. The highest points reach 250 metres, while the Évron lies at 60 to 70 metres along the eastern edge of the commune. These elevation figures illustrate the contrast between the highest points and the lower river level at the edge of the commune. The Catuélan stream also shapes the landscape: it is a tributary of the Évron and helps define the area.

Twelve circular walking routes and mountain bike (VTT) trails are designated in Henon. These two options can be distinguished when planning your trip: the circular routes are for walking, while the VTT trails are for mountain biking. Check current information on route availability and signposting before your trip.

Discover more destinations: Carnoët, Trégrom, Plestin-Les-Grèves, Pleumeur-Bodou, Moustéru, Cohiniac, Landébia, Plourac'h.

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