Discover Pommerit-Le-Vicomte

Pommerit-Le-Vicomte brings together religious architecture, historic mills and opportunities for walks along the river. There are different points of interest to consider when planning your trip: churches and chapels preserve furnishings from various centuries, while the mills tell the story of their former use and architectural details. The area also hosts recurring festivals, and the Trieux flows along the west of the commune.

Churches, chapels and architectural history

The Église Notre Dame was rebuilt in the 20th century; its 14th-century chancel end has been preserved. The bell tower is considered a later architectural addition and was built between 1704 and 1712. The furnishings also span different periods: the church contains 17th-century confessionals, 15th-century alabaster works, and old statues of Saint Michael and Saint Anthony.

The Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Folgoat was rebuilt in 1839. It houses a polychrome wooden statue of the Virgin Mary, which is thought to be the oldest item among its furnishings. The Château du Restmeur was completely rebuilt in several phases during the 18th century. Its associated buildings include the stables, the chaplain’s house, the chapel and the warden’s pavilion. Together, these buildings showcase different facets of local heritage, from religious art to historic estates.

Musical traditions are also part of the area’s cultural identity: Pommerit-le-Vicomte is represented by its bagad and the Korriganed Panvrid Celtic circle. Both ensembles regularly receive awards at traditional competitions.

Mills and historic landmarks

The two mills can be distinguished by their individual features. The Moulin de Restmeur is a grain mill on the Trieux and dates from before the French Revolution. A survey in 1848 recorded two waterwheels there. The Moulin de Pommerit also dates from before the Revolution. A lintel on its rear façade bears the chronogram “1760 m: le grollet”. A survey from 1848 also recorded two waterwheels at this mill. The records of the waterwheels provide a shared historical reference point; the chronogram is an additional architectural detail at the Moulin de Pommerit.

Another historic site is the Motte du moulin de Pommerit, a castle or manor-house motte. The Motte castrale du moulin de Pommerit and the property on which it stands have been fully protected as a historic monument since 28 November 1995. The protection covers the entire cadastral parcel 1995 YE 96.

Visits, festivals and walking

The Chapelle du Paradis is a complete and intact example of Breton architecture from the 15th to 16th centuries. Only the base of the Calvaire, decorated with the twelve apostles, remains. The chapel is open for guided visits led by volunteers throughout the year, particularly in summer. Check visiting hours locally.

A festival is held every year on Ascension Day at the Chapelle du Paradis. At the Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Folgoat, the Association des amis de la chapelle de Folgoat holds a two-day festival every year on the second weekend of July. As the specific event dates change from year to year, check the dates if you are planning your trip around one of the festivals.

The Trieux flows through the west of Pommerit-le-Vicomte, and its banks offer opportunities for walks. Les Randonneurs du Pays du Leff organise walks and take responsibility for waymarking and maintaining walking trails. Interested visitors can join a trial walk. Contact the association beforehand to confirm the current meeting arrangements. The major towns of Guingamp, Paimpol, Saint-Brieuc and Lannion are listed as being about 20 to 40 minutes away; actual journey times vary depending on the route and traffic.

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