Saint-Nicodème: Moorland, Rock Formations and Parish Church

Saint-Nicodème brings together several specific themes to help you plan your trip: the moorland and heath of Crec'h an Bars, the rocky landscape of the Gorges du Corong, the parish church complex, a cycling loop and horse-related activities. If you are looking for a hotel for a stay in the village, you can use these interests to decide which experiences to focus on.

Moorland and Rock Formations

At Crec'h an Bars, the terrain forms a hollow of just over 100 hectares. Distinctive vegetation typical of peat bogs and wet heathland has developed here. Crec'h an Bars is part of the Natura 2000 site “Têtes de bassins versants du Blavet et de l’Hyères.” The hollow, peat bog and wet heathland give nature enthusiasts specific features of the landscape to consider when planning their stay.

The Gorges du Corong offer a different kind of landscape. The Follézou stream flows beneath the boulders of a jumble of rocks, with mosses and ferns covering their shaded sides. Unlike Crec'h an Bars, the main feature here is not a hollow with moorland and heath vegetation, but the combination of rock and water. From the car park, you can take the Minez Guellec circular hiking trail, which leads to the Gorges du Corong. Check trail and car park conditions before setting out.

Parish Church and Building History

The protected complex of Saint-Nicodème parish church includes an enclosed churchyard, a cemetery and a calvary. The parish church has the French heritage protection status “inscrit MH” and is listed as a historic monument. The transept and nave date from the first half of the 17th century and follow a 16th-century ground plan. The building history thus combines an older ground plan with the later construction of these two parts.

Cycling and Horse-Related Activities

The “Boucle de St-Nicodème” cycling loop starts in Saint-Nicodème. Information published in 2021 by the official departmental cycling guide names the village as the starting point of the loop. For travellers who would like to include a cycling trip in their plans, this is a named route that starts in Saint-Nicodème.

Natural Ranch Horse is an equestrian centre in Convenant Tannou, Saint-Nicodème. It offers riding lessons and other activities. The municipal tourism description also mentions activities for children and adults, where they can get to know horses and their surroundings. If you plan to take a lesson or join an activity, check availability with the provider in advance. The cycling loop and the equestrian centre appeal to different interests: a named route starting in the village on the one hand, and riding lessons and other activities on the other.

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