Discover Plouguiel: harbour, heritage and hotels

For a stay in Plouguiel, several themes come together: the riverside landscape along the Jaudy, paths by the Guindy and buildings from different periods. From the harbour at La Roche-Jaune to bridges, chapels and the Château de Keralio, you’ll find a range of starting points for planning your trip.

Harbour and views of the Jaudy

Port de la Roche-Jaune is a small, typically Breton fishing and oyster harbour on the Jaudy. A white sandy beach lies between the estuary and the harbour of Tréguier. The harbour and beach are distinct options for a stay, with no particular itinerary prescribed.

The belvedere at Port de la Roche-Jaune offers panoramic views. You can reach it via Rue « Casse-pattes », which passes charming Breton houses. The harbour, sandy beach and viewpoint give the area a tangible connection to the Jaudy; the route to the viewpoint also takes you past a row of houses.

Walking trails by distance and starting point

Four circular trails vary in length and starting point. L’Estuaire is 13 km long and starts in La Roche Jaune. The 14 km Seigneuries circuit starts at the church, while Les Méandres is 12 km long and starts in Saint François. At 2 km, Ailes du Jaudy is the shorter connecting loop; it starts at Pont Noir. The different lengths and starting points help you sort the trails according to your preferred distance and starting point. Check local trail conditions before setting out.

Plouguiel has also created a trail along the Guindy to help visitors discover the area’s architectural heritage and the estuary ecosystem. Chapelle de Kelomad is near the Les Méandres du Guindy walking trail. In this area, walking trails and historical themes come together, though this does not imply a specific route between the places mentioned.

Buildings from different periods

The Château de Keralio dates from the late Middle Ages and early modern period. Moats surround the château; a round tower with machicolations and a conical roof has been preserved. The building has been listed in the supplementary inventory of historic monuments since 22 March 1930. It is privately owned.

The Saint-François footbridge also connects local history with a practical river crossing. It opened as a suspension bridge in 1834, crosses the Guindy and connects Plouguiel with Tréguier. Its deck is 49 metres long. Today, the bridge is part of a green cycling and walking route connecting Tréguier with Perros-Guirec.

Another structure on the Guindy is the Pont-aqueduc sur le Guindy. Built between 1610 and 1626, it formed part of a water supply system that carried water from Plouguiel to Tréguier. The aqueduct is characterised by eight round-arched bays and lies within the territories of Plouguiel and Minihy-Tréguier. Together, the bridge and aqueduct illustrate the different purposes served by structures on the river: crossing it and conveying water.

Chapel, church and local history

Chapelle de Kelomad is a memorial chapel associated with a local victory over English occupying forces; the date of the battle is uncertain. In 1623, a calvary featuring a remarkable Descent from the Cross was added to the chapel. The historical connection and the artwork each offer a distinct way to explore local history.

The construction history of the parish church of Notre-Dame de Plouguiel can be traced through three dates: work began on 25 August 1869, the building was blessed at Pentecost in 1871 and consecrated on 5 October 1873. The name of Anse Saint-François also points to earlier settlement: Franciscan friars settled there in 1483 and remained until the French Revolution. These different periods add to the medieval and early modern traces found in the area.

When planning your trip, you can prioritise the themes that interest you: the harbour and beach on the Jaudy, the trails of varying lengths, or the buildings and their history. This makes it easy to pair your search for a hotel in Plouguiel with the places you’re most interested in visiting during your stay.

Discover more destinations: Paimpol, Le Vieux-Marché, Treffrin, Jugon-Les-Lacs, Saint-Denoual, Penvénan, Saint-Quay-Perros, Prat.

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