Le Moustoir: Aqueduct, Chapels and Canal Routes

When planning your trip to Le Moustoir, it is worth distinguishing historic sites from routes: the trail to the Vorgium Aqueduct is signposted, while you can explore the commune along the towpath beside the Nantes-Brest Canal. Churches, chapels and calvaries add specific architectural details and dating information to these highlights.

The trail to the Vorgium Aqueduct

The Vorgium Aqueduct supplied water to Vorgium and is considered unique in Brittany. Beneath the hill of Kervoaguel in Le Moustoir, a 900-metre-long tunnel forms part of this Roman structure. This site therefore highlights both the water supply of the time and a precisely identified structure.

The trail to the aqueduct starts at the car park opposite the church. Blue waymarkers lead to the sections at Pors-an-Plas, Hélesser and the Kervoaguel tunnel. The trail consists of three sections in a rural setting. If the starting point or signage is important for your plans, check them before your visit.

Church and chapels: different periods

Saint-Juvénal Church was built at the beginning of the 16th century and completely restored in 1891. The choice of its patron saint also calls for a cautious interpretation: the choice of Saint Juvénal probably replaced Saint Guénaël, known in Breton as Sant Venal.

The roof structure of Sainte-Barbe Chapel bears the date 1683. At Chapelle de la Croix-Neuve, the Baroque altarpiece is older than the chapel building. Together, these buildings offer different clues to the past: a specific date on the roof structure in one case, and the relative age of a furnishing compared with the chapel building in the other.

The calvaries of Kérantré and Kerléon

The calvaries also offer different perspectives on local history. The cross at the Calvaire de Kérantré is made of kersantite. It was replaced in 2005 after the previous cross was stolen. By contrast, the Calvaire de Kerléon focuses on its construction and possible interpretation: local residents built it in 1618, probably as part of a mission.

By the canal and on longer routes

In Le Moustoir, you can follow the towpath beside the Nantes-Brest Canal and explore the commune. Écluse du Moustoir No. 190 has a small bridge on the towpath, 15 metres downstream. The lock was filled with water in 1842. This lets you include both a route and a specific historic point of interest along the canal without confusing them with the aqueduct trail.

For a longer hike, the GR® 37 is another option to consider: the route from Le Moustoir to the Forêt de Huelgoat is listed as a 46-kilometre, two-day hike. Check trail conditions and signage before setting out. These two details support different plans: the towpath is a way to explore the commune, while the GR® 37 has a clearly specified distance and timeframe.

More activities and transport

The commune also has a pump track that can be used with any kind of wheeled equipment. The pump track offers a separate activity alongside the historic sites and routes.

The Kreizi Karr station is opposite the town hall and provides four electric vehicles. The service is open to everyone and intended for occasional journeys. As the terms of the service may change, it is a good idea to check them before travelling. This way, you can include local transport information in your travel plans.

Discover more destinations: Ile-De-Bréhat, Ploubezre, Langast, Saint-Carreuc, Trégrom, Saint-Gilles-Vieux-Marché, Pédernec, La Richardais

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