Plémet: Ironworking and Cultural Heritage

Plémet offers tangible historical and landscape features to help you plan your trip. The Lié Valley, ironworking, religious buildings and historic routes provide different perspectives on the town. If you are looking for a hotel in Plémet, these themes can help you choose a location that suits your interests. The town’s history stretches from a Roman road connection to buildings dating from the 19th century.

Valley, Forest and Canoeing

The Lié Valley borders Plémet to the west; the Forêt de Loudéac also borders the town. These landscape features provide a tangible setting for your choice of location. Canoe trips for all members of the public are offered at the Base Sports Nature de Pont Querra in Plémet. Arrangements may vary by season; check the seasonal schedule for the trips before your journey.

Ironworking and Historic Routes

The Balade du Vau Blanc follows the River Lié and offers an insight into the history of local ironworking. The route brings together the river and the theme of craftsmanship. The Forge Saint-Eloi, le Vaublanc provides a tangible historical reference: François de Farcy founded it in 1675. The founder’s name and the year of its establishment provide a point of reference in the history of blacksmithing.

The Roman road towards Coëtlogon offers another perspective on the past. It is a section of the route connecting Corseul and Vannes. While the Forge Saint-Eloi, le Vaublanc represents local ironworking, the Roman road points to a connection between two named places. The two themes highlight different aspects of history.

Chapels and Churches

The religious buildings date from between the 16th century and the late 19th century. The Chapelle Saint-Lubin was built in the 16th century and has a monumental cross dating from the 17th century. The Chapelle Saint-Jacques was built in 1872 to plans by Maignan, an architect from Saint-Brieuc. It is partially protected as a historic monument; it was listed on 22 February 1927. The Saint-Jacques cross dates from the 18th century and was protected as a historic monument by decree of 22 February 1927.

The Chapelle Saint-Sauveur in Saint-Sauveur-le-Bas is also part of this building history: it was rebuilt in 1895. The Église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul was built between 1894 and 1896 to plans by the architect Ernest Le Guerranic. The different dates show that Plémet’s religious building history is not confined to a single era.

Pilgrimage Routes, Pardon and Craftsmanship

Historic pilgrimage routes through Plémet were lined with chapels that served as rest stops for pilgrims. This historical connection adds to the view of the individual buildings by showing their role along the routes. The Pardon Saint-Sauveur is also part of the religious tradition. It is celebrated in Plémet on the first Sunday in July, and includes a mass. As the programme recurs annually, check the dates for the relevant year before your journey.

The Abbaye de Lanthénac in La Ferrière is part of the area’s economic and craft history. The monks helped Plémet flourish again by spreading flax cultivation and its processing into linen. The history of linen-making thus complements the connection with ironworking: both belong to different chapters of the local past.

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