Plésidy

Plésidy combines a specific walking route with themes in architectural history and sacred art. When planning your stay, you can choose between outdoor activities and cultural highlights. There is also a menhir in a meadow near a spring, with the rural Argoat providing a wider regional setting.

Chapels: architectural history and sacred art

The Chapelle Saint-Yves was restored in 1753 and again in the 20th century. Its stained-glass windows were made by Philippe Lejeune. According to tradition, one of them depicts Saint Yves between a rich man and a poor man. The chapel brings together several aspects: the restorations relate to its architectural history, while the artist's name and the image provide a distinct perspective on stained glass.

The Chapelle Saint-Michel du Médic in Plésidy is documented as early as 1644. A stained-glass panel created in 2005 depicts Saint Michael defeating the dragon. In 2013, the chapel received a beige granite altar with Celtic-inspired decorations. The dates refer to different aspects: the chapel is documented in 1644, the stained-glass panel dates from 2005, and the altar was installed in 2013.

At the Chapelle de la-Trinité, the western part of the nave was rebuilt in the 19th century. At the Calvaire-fontaine, both the sculptural forms and the images are central: the cross is sculpted on both sides, and beside it is a small gabled wall with three niches. The depictions include the Descent from the Cross and the Virgin and Child. The Chapelle Sainte-Anne was dependent on the now-destroyed manor of Kerhenry.

Manor and menhir

The Manoir de Toulgonec, also known as Toul-an-Golet, is built entirely of granite. It is dated to the late 15th or early 16th century. This dating places it at the transition between two centuries, while its building material is clearly identified: the manor is made entirely of granite. This combination of a date and a material offers two distinct points of interest in its architectural history and construction.

The Menhir de Cailouan in Plésidy is 7.40 metres tall and stands in a meadow near a spring. Its height provides a precise measure of its scale, while the meadow and spring describe its landscape setting. This stone monument therefore differs thematically from the chapels and the manor, where restorations, furnishings and architectural forms are the main focus.

Walking in Plésidy and the Argoat

The 13.32-kilometre Circuit trail du Toul Du circular walking route runs through Plésidy. Activities in the commune also include walks in the forest. The circular route and woodland walks offer different options for planning: a specific distance is given for the Circuit trail du Toul Du. Check the route details before setting out, as they may change.

The wider region around Plésidy includes the rural Argoat, with the small localities of Plésidy, Kerpert, Saint Adrien and Kerien. Downloadable routes for walking, cycling, trail running and mountain biking are available there. The regional offering thus complements the named circular walking trail with several types of routes. Route availability may change; check the current offerings if you plan to include them in your itinerary.

Discover more destinations: Fréhel, Planguenoual, Saint-Gilles-Les-Bois, Gomené, Bulat-Pestivien, Pontrieux, Landéhen, Pléboulle

For the full travel guide: Côtes-D’armor.