Mellionnec

If you would like to include nature and cultural heritage in your travel plans, Mellionnec offers several specific points of interest. These include the Scorff Valley, historic religious buildings, the double lock at Coat Natous, the Menhir de Cornec and the Circuit Vélo de Mellionnec. When choosing a hotel, you can first decide whether the landscape, architectural history or a cycling activity should play a greater role in your stay. These themes offer different points of focus and can help you assess Mellionnec in light of your travel interests.

Nature in the Scorff Valley and at Restmengui

The wild and largely unspoiled Scorff Valley is designated a Natura 2000 site. The Scorff provides a habitat for brown trout, Atlantic salmon and otters. The Scorff therefore draws attention both to the valley’s protected status and to the river’s wildlife. The Restmengui Valley, in turn, is home to remarkable fauna and flora. These areas offer different natural highlights: at the Scorff, these include the protected area and river habitat; at Restmengui, the diversity of its fauna and flora. If you are considering Mellionnec mainly for its landscape, these differences can help you sort out your interests for your stay.

Chapels and a church with their own histories

The Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Pitié in Hacadour dates from the early 16th century and has not been altered since then. The Chapelle Saint-Auny was built in the second half of the 17th century. In chronological terms, Notre-Dame-de-Pitié is therefore the older of the two chapels. The Pardon at Saint-Auny takes place every year on the Sunday after Ascension Day. Since the date falls on a different Sunday each year, check the specific date if you would like to plan your trip around it.

The Church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste was probably built in a single year, 1647. The year 1647 and the name of the priest Coguic are engraved on two wings and on the tower. The inscriptions thus connect a specific year with a name from the history of the building. Together with the chapels’ different construction dates, the church provides another point of reference for placing Mellionnec’s architectural history in time.

Double lock, menhir and château

The double lock at Coat Natous on the Canal de Nantes à Brest has a shared gate between two locks. This architectural feature makes it a particularly tangible example of technical heritage. The Menhir de Cornec is 2.55 metres tall and probably dates from the Neolithic period. Its height is precisely specified, while its date is given as probable.

The Château de Trégarantec was built in 1698. The estate’s gardens and small chapel can be seen when they are open to the public on July and August afternoons and during the European Heritage Days. Since opening arrangements may vary, check visiting dates in advance. The limited opening periods are important to bear in mind if you would like to include the gardens and chapel in your stay.

Exploring by bike

The Circuit Vélo de Mellionnec follows roads and paths. A trekking bike or mountain bike is recommended for the route. The combination of roads and paths, along with the recommended type of bike, gives you specific points to consider when planning a cycling trip. If cycling is a focus of your trip, you can take the circuit into account as a separate factor when choosing Mellionnec.

Discover more destinations: Kermaria-Sulard, Trémel, Corlay, Saint-Briac-Sur-Mer, Le Quillio, Lanvallay, Tregueux, Plufur.

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