Pabu: Churches, Pottery History and the Route to the Trieux

Pabu by travel interest

Pabu offers three specific highlights for planning a trip: churches and chapels, the history of pottery, and a 2.7-kilometre walking trail to the Trieux. You can shape your stay around whether you are more interested in architectural history, traditional crafts or a route connected with the river. Photography and an aqueduct add further topics to explore.

Churches and chapel

The Church of Saint-Tugdual dates from the 18th century and can be visited independently during the season. If you plan a visit, check seasonal access before travelling. The Chapel of Saint-Loup offers a different perspective: it was built in 1870 and dedicated to the protection of Saint Loup, the patron saint of shepherds. The vault features paintings by local artist Bernard Le Quellec. Visits to the chapel are possible by arrangement with the Lycée secretariat. The two religious buildings therefore add different periods and visiting conditions to the options available.

Pottery history in Pabu

Potters have been mentioned in Kerhré (La Poterie) and Kerez since the 15th century. The potters’ house in Kerez bears the date 1727 and was restored to illustrate the lives and work of Pabu’s potters. The restoration aims to recreate the atmosphere of the second half of the 19th century. These three details can be read as different periods: the early mention of the craft, the dated house and the way of life depicted from the 19th century.

During a visit to the Maison des Potiers, a short film is shown tracing the history of Pabu’s potters from Gallo-Roman times to the present day. Check the available visiting options in advance when planning your trip; visit availability may change.

Aqueduct and photography museum

The Guingamp Aqueduct is located within the territory of Pabu. Its four arches were built between 1735 and 1743. This location is key to understanding where the structure stands: the aqueduct is in the territory of Pabu, even though its name includes Guingamp.

Pabu’s small photography museum is located in the entrance area of the town hall and is open during town hall opening hours. Check the opening hours before visiting, as municipal access times may change. The collection includes, among other items, a candle-powered magic lantern and a Leica camera from 1930. Individual items in the collection may change.

Walking trail and the Trieux

The 2.7 km walking trail starts in the town centre, passes an artificial pond and a weir, and reaches the banks of the Trieux via the Chemin de Munehorre. Its specific length and the named points along the way make it easy to consider the route as an activity in its own right alongside cultural visits.

Along the Circuit du Trieux, the banks of the Trieux provide a refuge for European otters. For travellers interested in river landscapes, this habitat adds a specific natural feature to the area’s architecture and crafts.

Discover more destinations: Saint-Pôtan, Tonquédec, Perros-Guirec, Languenan, Quemper Guezennec, Guitté, Lanleff, Ploubezre.

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