Ploufragan between nature trails and megaliths

Ploufragan brings together a central green space, trails by the water, megaliths and local cultural offerings. For planning your trip, you can distinguish between three main areas: nature and trails, archaeological history, and culture. If you are looking for a hotel in Ploufragan, you can plan your stay around whichever of these themes matter to your trip.

Green spaces and trails

The Vallée du Goëlo is a 20-hectare green space in the centre of Ploufragan. A five-kilometre walking trail runs through the area. The size of the space and the trail length give you two specific points of reference for including this walk in your day’s plans. Check current trail conditions before your visit.

There are 20 kilometres of hiking trails in the area around the Saint-Barthélémy dam. There is also a mountain biking trail around the dam. The two walking-distance figures for Ploufragan refer to different areas: five kilometres in the Vallée du Goëlo and 20 kilometres of hiking trails in the area around the dam. This lets you consider the trail lengths separately; if you are mountain biking, the dedicated trail at the dam is relevant. Here too, it is advisable to check current trail conditions before your trip.

The Gouët reservoir near Pont-Noir covers 70 hectares and is defined by the Saint-Barthélémy dam. A walking trail runs around the reservoir. The area up to 300 metres around the shores is protected and is ideal for discovering local fauna and flora. The trail description thus connects with a natural area where you can focus on the animals and plants.

Megaliths and culture

The Neolithic menhir “Le Sabot” stands at the Zoopole roundabout in Ploufragan and is listed as a historic monument. Access conditions in the area may change, so check them before your visit.

Ploufragan’s three covered megalithic passage tombs date from approximately 3000 to 2000 BC. They lie along the same axis and are 400 to 500 metres apart. Their approximate dating places them in historical context; their alignment and the distances between them also help explain their spatial arrangement as a group.

Espace Victor Hugo houses a media library, a cultural centre, a music school, an exhibition gallery and an event hall. The municipal cultural centre offers professional performances and exhibitions, as well as conferences and debates. Its cultural programme therefore includes performances and exhibitions as well as opportunities for exchange and discussion. If you want to plan around a specific event, check the current programme.

In summer, a variety of activities are offered under the name “Ploufragan estivale” by local associations, private individuals and municipal services. Dates and activities change from year to year. So check the specific dates for your travel period before making plans around them.

Getting around: what to check before your trip

Ploufragan is connected to the TUB urban bus network. Saint-Brieuc Agglomération manages transport in the urban area. As transport networks and services may change, check current connections and information about bicycle rental before your trip.

Discover more destinations: Plémet, Camlez, Plussulien, Magoar, Saint-Gildas, Lanmodez, Guitté, Plouguenast

For the broader travel overview: Côtes-D’armor.