Pléhédel: Château, Churches, Golf and Hiking

Pléhédel can be explored through several specific interests: architectural history, ecclesiastical art, hiking and cycling; golf can also shape your travel plans. When choosing what to see and do, it makes sense to keep these themes distinct: the historic buildings tell stories of different eras, while the information about the route and golf course describes specific activities.

Château de Boisgelin and its history

The Château de Boisgelin was built around 1840 beside an older castle. Edmond de Boisgelin continued to use the older building as a service building. The château has an L-shaped floor plan, with a large round Neo-Gothic tower at the corner. A manor house dating to the 15th century is also part of the Boisgelin estate. Its architectural history therefore includes both the 19th-century château and older elements of the estate. The château has been listed as a Monument historique since January 14, 1964.

The floor plan describes the building as a whole, while the round tower at one corner adds a distinctive Neo-Gothic feature. Those interested in historic architecture will therefore find more than a single date here: the building’s form, its tower and the estate’s different historical associations offer several points of interest for exploring its history.

Churches and chapels

Église Saint-Pierre de Pléhédel was built in 1839. Its floor plan is in the shape of a Latin cross, and it is built from pink sandstone. The church contains a holy-water stoup with two basins dating to the 15th century. The building’s form and materials define the church, while the much older stoup adds a feature from another era.

The Chapelle Saint-Michel was built on high ground. An 18th-century oil painting depicts Saint Michael as a youth. A polychrome wooden statue shows Michael defeating the devil. At the Chapelle Saint-Samson du Roscoat, the focus is on its architecture and sculptures: the rectangular chapel dates to the 15th century, and its bell gable was added later. Its old statues include depictions of Saint Samson, Notre-Dame de Pitié, Saint Eutropius, Saint Nicholas and Saint Yves; they are dated to the late 15th century.

Golf and hiking

The Gilles de Boisgelin golf course offers a 12-hole course where 9- or 18-hole rounds can be played. This gives players two round lengths to choose from, even though the course is described as a 12-hole facility. A covered practice area and golf lessons round out the options mentioned. When planning, you can therefore decide whether playing a round or practising is your priority.

The Circuit de Boisgelin is a 12-kilometre, moderately difficult hiking trail. It starts at Place de la Liberté in Pléhédel. Its length and stated difficulty provide two different points of reference for planning. As route details can change, check the trail locally before setting out.

Cycling in your travel plans

An intermunicipal report dated March 3, 2020, describes the Vélomaritime (V4) and its connections from Pointe de l’Arcouest in the municipality of Ploubazlanec to Boisgelin in the municipality of Pléhédel. It thus outlines the cycling connection from its starting point to the stated destination. Before setting out, check the current route alignment before making concrete plans to follow this route.

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