Saint-Connan: Culture, Remembrance and Nature

Saint-Connan brings together the history of the Resistance, church architecture and natural sites. The Musée de la Résistance en Argoat and the Chapelle du Logou provide historical highlights, while the Church of Saint-Corentin offers another perspective on architectural history. Nature and biodiversity take centre stage at Étang du Bourg, while Étang-Neuf is a fishing lake. You can tailor your stay to your interests in remembrance, architecture or nature.

Places of Remembrance and the History of the Resistance

The Musée de la Résistance en Argoat presents the history of the Second World War and the Resistance in five exhibition rooms and a screening room. A specific connection to Saint-Connan is the Maquis de Plésidy, whose history the museum presents: it was established near Saint-Connan in early July 1944. The museum’s historical focus thus ranges from the history of the Resistance to an event directly connected with the town.

The museum building is on one level; its facilities and exhibition layout are fully accessible to wheelchair users. Check the latest visiting arrangements before your trip. The Chapelle du Logou is also connected with the history of the Resistance: during the Second World War, it served as a weapons cache for Resistance fighters, including in July 1944.

Churches, Chapel and Art

The Church of Saint-Corentin was built in the 19th century to replace an earlier building. Its features include stained-glass windows from the Rault workshop in Rennes. The Chapelle du Logou, officially called Notre Dame des Sept Douleurs, dates in part to the 15th century and was restored in 1771. The two buildings reflect different periods: the church is notable for replacing an older building in the 19th century, while the chapel is notable for its partly medieval origins and later restoration.

The Galerie Livandour offers an artistic connection. A sculpture that earned its creator the Grand Prix de Rome in 1924 is on permanent display there. This work adds a specific connection to sculpture to the historical and religious themes.

Nature and Fishing by the Water

The nine-hectare Étang du Bourg lies in a protected natural area. Its features include wetland plants, waterbirds and dragonflies. Nature takes centre stage here, offering a different perspective from Saint-Connan’s museums, churches and places of remembrance.

Étang-Neuf, by contrast, is a trout-fishing lake. Depending on the time of year, fishing is done with flies and/or lures. You can fish from the bank at eight fishing platforms; rental boats provided on site are also available. When planning, consider both the season suited to your chosen fishing method and how you would like to fish. Fishing regulations, seasonal arrangements and on-site services may change; check the latest conditions before travelling.

Commemorative Ceremony and Nearby Abbey

A commemorative ceremony is held each year at the Maquis de Coatmallouen memorial stele, around the anniversary of the attack on 27 July 1944. If you would like to plan your stay around this event, check the exact date in advance.

Coat Malouen Abbey is in the neighbouring commune of Kerpert and is historically closely connected with Saint-Connan. It is open for free visits throughout the year; check access arrangements before your visit. This also lets you add a historical site to your stay that lies explicitly beyond the boundaries of Saint-Connan.

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