Pleudaniel: Churches, Chapels and Walking Routes

Explore Pleudaniel during your stay through two specific themes: historic buildings and routes on foot or by bike. The sites and routes offer different points of reference for planning: the buildings are notable for their construction dates and protected individual features, while the routes are defined by direction, starting point or length. You can plan your days around your interest in architectural history or a tour.

Historic buildings and artisan ceramics

The Traou Meur tidal mill, its surviving mechanisms and its dam were entered on the register of historic monuments in 1987 and classified as historic monuments on 30 April 1991. For travelers interested in cultural history, the focus here is not only on the mill building but also on its technical components.

The parish church of Saint-Pierre in Pleudaniel dates in its current form from the 17th and 18th centuries and incorporates elements reused from the earlier church. Several features are listed as historic monuments, including the bell tower and the pulpit. At Saint-Pierre, architectural history and the protection of individual features come together.

The Croix du Vossec dates from the 17th century and is the oldest and most interesting cross in Pleudaniel. Its date therefore falls within the same period as part of the current Saint-Pierre building.

In Camarel, the Chapelle Notre-Dame de Coz-Ilis dates from 1716. It stands on the site of an older chapel, probably built in the 6th century. The Chapelle de Goz Iliz is located in Camarel, in Pleudaniel; its 16th-century door bears the coats of arms of the lords of Le Parc. These dates offer you different historical points of reference—from a presumed early predecessor to a precisely dated architectural feature.

Another local point of interest is the artisan pottery workshop Poterie Lemonnier, run by Jean-Yves and Catherine Lemonnier. It is located at 2, Pors Ru, 22740 Pleudaniel. If you are interested in ceramics, you can include this name as a separate point of interest in your travel plans.

Walking and cycling

The Boucle de Manaty walk runs from the Boloï forest to the banks of the Bizien. It is marked in yellow and follows a counterclockwise route. Another walk, the Boucle de l'estuaire du Trieux, starts at Pleudaniel town hall. You can compare the routes using different points of reference: for Manaty, the direction and landscape provide specific guidance; for the Boucle de l'estuaire du Trieux, it is the starting point. Check the current trail markings before setting out, as route markings can change.

The Boucle de Pleudaniel cycling loop starts in Pleudaniel and is 15.9 km long. It is suitable for touring bikes or mountain bikes. The distance and the type of bike suited to the route are different factors to consider when planning your ride. As information about the route and terrain can change, check the latest route details before setting off.

The Chapelle Saint-Antoine is privately owned. Check locally before visiting whether access is possible.

Discover more destinations: Saint-Michel-De-Plélan, Eréac, Trelevern, Kergrist-Moëlou, Lanrelas, Lanleff, Gomené, Louannec.

See the wider travel overview: Côtes-D’armor.