Discover Pleguien

Pleguien combines hiking trails through varied landscapes with historic buildings. When looking for a hotel for your stay, you can use your planned excursions as a guide: the routes vary in distance, stated duration and—on one route—difficulty level. The cultural sites focus on architecture, religious art and a tradition celebrated annually. This can help you decide whether to set aside more time for hikes, historic buildings or both.

Hiking trails by distance and landscape

The Circuit de la Lande is 11 kilometres long and takes about three hours. It passes through landscapes of fields and heathland. The route therefore combines a specific time estimate with varied scenery.

The Circuit de Bodillou is 12 kilometres long, with an estimated duration of about four hours. Its agricultural tracks also pass through a ford. The paths can be wet in winter. Check the trail conditions before setting out and take this seasonal condition into account when planning.

The Circuit au fil de Kério is 4 kilometres long and offers glimpses of the wildlife and plant life of a natural protected area. In terms of distance, it is shorter than the 11- and 12-kilometre routes and the Circuit de la Salamandre.

The Circuit de la Salamandre is a difficult 21.1-kilometre hike that takes about five hours and 20 minutes. It passes through the commune of Pleguien and the Landes de Kério. The starting point is the car park by the church in Pleguien. Together, the distance, approximate duration and difficulty level provide a clear basis for planning.

The Landes de Kério are characterised by wetlands, gorse, broom and heather; poplars and mesophytic deciduous trees also shape the vegetation. About 30 butterfly species and numerous amphibians have been recorded there. In addition to information about the hiking trails, nature lovers can get a sense of the area's diversity.

Chapel, church and château complex

The Château du Bois de la Salle is an 18th-century complex. It includes gardens, a pond, a chapel, an orangery and a dovecote. The complex was listed as a Monument historique on 24 December 1993. Its different features give the site a distinctive architectural character; its heritage listing is a separate historical designation.

The Chapelle Sainte-Anne is a rectangular 17th-century building. Its gable wall is crowned by a bell turret. Inside are a statue of Saint Yves and two polychrome wooden statues: Saint Anne and the Virgin and Child. Its architecture and furnishings can be appreciated through these specific architectural and artistic features. A pardon is celebrated in the chapel every year at the end of July. If you would like to time your visit to coincide with this festival, check the exact dates in advance.

The Église Notre-Dame-de-Soumission houses a 16th-century altarpiece made of Kersanton granite. It depicts the Annunciation, the Adoration of the Magi and the Crucifixion, and was restored in 2022. These three scenes make the altarpiece a distinct art-historical highlight alongside the statues in the Chapelle Sainte-Anne and the complex of the Château du Bois de la Salle.

When choosing a hotel, you can first consider how you would like to spend your time in Pleguien: the hiking trails offer a range of distances and estimated durations, while each historic building has its own architectural and artistic features. If a particular excursion is central to your trip, factor its distance, duration or seasonal trail conditions into your plans.

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