Saint-Clet: Hiking along the Trieux and cultural history

Saint-Clet can be explored for trip planning through two specific themes: hiking trails in the landscape along the Trieux and cultural history visible at particular sites and in buildings. The Trieux forms the boundary between the commune of Saint-Clet and Plouëc-du-Trieux. If you are considering Saint-Clet as a destination, you can first decide whether hiking or exploring historic buildings and details will be the main focus of your stay.

Hiking along the Trieux

One specific route is “En allant vers le Trieux”: it is 8 km long, has 200 m of elevation gain, and has a stated duration of 1 hour and 45 minutes. Distance, ascent, and time frame describe different aspects of planning; together, they provide more guidance than the mileage alone. The route runs along small country roads, sunken lanes, and wooded slopes to the banks of the Trieux. If you want to consider not only the distance but also the character of the landscape when choosing a route, you will find specific guidance here.

Two hiking circuits are currently signposted in Saint-Clet; this number may change when additional routes are completed. This information answers a different planning question from the details about the “En allant vers le Trieux” route: it describes the number of signposted circuits, while distance, elevation gain, and duration provide more detail about the named route.

The route passes a landscaped area at the Moulin de Quintin that could make a suitable stop. There are also two motte-and-bailey mounds (mottes castrales) at the Moulin de Quintin, so this section brings together a hiking trail and cultural history. A 3 km round-trip detour leads to the Chapelle de Clérin and its fountains. The 3 km covers the way there and back, not just one direction. The Chapelle de Clérin is open on weekends; check this opening information again before your arrival.

Cultural history in Saint-Clet

The Manoir du Cloître dates from the last quarter of the 16th century and has been altered. It is partially protected as a historic monument. The decree of 28 June 1972 covers the façades and roofs of the manor house proper, including the tower, as well as the wooden spiral staircase. The building’s history and its protection decision mark two different points in time: the Manoir dates from the late 16th century, while the protection decree is dated 1972.

The Kerglas site consists of four buildings, three of which are no longer in operation; a turbine is still visible in the Kerglas building. The bell tower of the Église Notre-Dame de Saint-Clet houses three large bells: Amélie, Marianne, and Augustine. They were baptized in 1928. This date is clearly distinct from the Manoir’s building history, which dates from the last quarter of the 16th century.

Discover more destinations: La Harmoye, Coadout, Ploulech, Erquy, Pléhédel, Belle-Isle-En-Terre, Plufur, Bulat-Pestivien.

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