Trévé: sacred art, architectural history and walks

You can discover Trévé through its religious buildings, the artworks they contain and the history of a manor house. The Bois de Brocheboeuf adds a place for year-round walks to these cultural and historical themes. This means you can plan your trip around different interests: architecture and art on the one hand, and outdoor activity on the other.

Saint-Just Parish Church: Architecture and Art

The parish church of Saint-Just in Trévé was rebuilt from 1709, and its bell tower was constructed in 1724. Its floor plan is in the shape of a Latin cross and comprises three aisles. A stone spire crowns the bell tower. The cross shape describes the layout of the building, while the three aisles describe its spatial arrangement—two different aspects of its architecture.

The church also contains a granite Crucifixion scene from the 16th century. It depicts Christ on the cross with Saint John and Saint Peter dressed in Renaissance clothing. Alongside the architectural forms, the specific depiction of the figures is also part of the art history of Saint-Just.

Chapelle Saint-Pierre and Its Artworks

The Chapelle Saint-Pierre, near the settlement of Foeil-Mareuc, is also known as the Chapelle du Montoir or Chapelle du Moustoir. It dates from the late Middle Ages and was extended with the construction of a bell tower in 1752. The different names refer to the same chapel and may be useful when exploring its history.

In the choir, behind the reredos, there is a wall painting of the Crucifixion, probably created in the 15th or 16th century. The chapel also contains the painting “La Vocation de saint Pierre”: Le Corre, known as Dupont, painted it in 1711; it was restored in 1991. The painting has been classified as a protected object since November 21, 1991. The wall painting and the painting are distinct artworks associated with different periods of creation.

The Manor House and the History of Clothmaking

The Manoir La Ville aux Veneurs in Trévé was built in 1761 for Sébastien Moisan, a cloth merchant. It is set in a wooded landscape and has a T-shaped floor plan. Its clearly identified builder and his occupation also place the manor house in the historical context of the cloth trade.

Trévé was part of a rural clothmaking area and was linked to the cloth market in Loudéac. This local history broadens the picture beyond individual buildings: alongside the cultural interest of the churches, chapel and manor house is a historical connection to cloth production and the Loudéac market.

Walks and Getting Around

The Bois de Brocheboeuf offers walkers a place to go for walks all year round. This specific opportunity for outdoor activity complements Trévé’s historical themes. When planning your stay, you can weigh up these different interests: the architectural and artistic history of the area, or walks in the Bois de Brocheboeuf.

For the Loudéac Communauté area, the municipality recommends the “Bretagne Centre Rando” mobile app. It lets you discover walking, horse-riding, cycling and water-based activities.

More destinations

Discover more destinations: Langrolay-Sur-Rance, Pouldouran, Glomel, Cavan, Plésidy, Plounévez-Moëdec, Plouëc-Du-Trieux, Dinan

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