Plessala: Cultural History and Walking Trails
Accommodation in Plessala
Plessala offers two specific points of interest for a stay: Breton cultural history and walks to historic sites. The Manifeste des Chanteurs bretons was signed here on November 12, 1972; a named walking trail also leads to the remains of an old mill. If you are looking for a hotel in Plessala, you can plan your trip around whether you would most like to experience cultural history or go for a walk.
An event in Breton cultural history
On November 12, 1972, Glenmor, Xavier Grall, Gilles Servat, Tri Yann, and other singers and poets of the Breton cultural revival signed the Manifeste des Chanteurs bretons in Plessala. The signing connects the town with a shared cultural event, not with the history of a single building.
Historic buildings and local tradition
The Fontaine Sainte-Élisabeth was built in the 13th century; its water was believed to have healing powers against the plague. This is a historical belief, not a medical claim. The Manoir de Livoyer has a stair tower, and the Croix des Longueraies dates from the 12th or 13th century. At the manor, the focus is on an architectural feature; at the Croix, it is on its date. Alongside the historical belief about healing are specific architectural features.
This historical perspective spans the 12th or 13th century, when the Croix was built, and the 13th century, when the Fontaine was built, through to the 1972 manifesto. The cultural-historical focus thus covers both medieval architectural history and a later event in Breton cultural history.
The edge of the forest and the precise location
Plessala lies on the edge of the Forêt de Loudéac. La Roche au Cerf lies at the meeting point of the three municipalities of La Motte, Plessala, and Langast, and can be explored on foot. The forest edge therefore describes Plessala’s location, while the three municipalities describe the location of this specific site.
Walking trails by the Étang and at Moulin Neuf
The 5 km Plessala-Livoyer walking trail starts at the Étang de La Chesnaie. There are also children’s play equipment and a boules court there; if you plan to use these facilities, check their current condition before your visit. The Circuit de Livoyer takes walkers to the remains of the old Bief et Ruine du Moulin Neuf mill. A route description from January 2022 notes that the former mill race is visible in the landscape there. Check local trail conditions before setting out on a walk.
There are two different points of reference for choosing a route: the Plessala-Livoyer starts at the Étang and has a stated length of five kilometers; the Circuit de Livoyer leads to the historic mill site. You can choose based on distance or the destination’s theme.
Discover more destinations: Perros-Guirec, Lanleff, Quintin, Pleguien, Andel, Saint-Brieuc, PĂ©dernec, Saint-PĂ´tan
For the broader travel overview: Côtes-D’armor.
