Arzano: Trails along the Scorff and historic buildings

Arzano is bordered by the Ellé to the west and the Scorff to the east. The rivers frame the town on two sides; a marked circular walk also runs along the Scorff. Other highlights include the Asinerie de Kergall and several buildings with their own history. When planning a stay, you can choose different focuses, from walking to donkeys and historic sights.

Walking along the Scorff

The officially marked circular walk follows the Scorff for more than a kilometre and takes you along a sunken lane to the forests of Kerhoël. The Scorff shapes the stretch described here; the route continues along the sunken lane to the forests. This means the route links a stretch of riverside with a path to Kerhoël, rather than focusing solely on the Scorff.

Donkeys and a farm in Kergall

The Asinerie de Kergall offers donkey treks and donkey rentals. It also operates an educational farm and produces donkey’s milk and soaps. Visitors can discover farm animals and around thirty donkeys there; opening arrangements vary by season. This makes it different from the circular walk: the focus is on donkeys, farm-based education and products. If you are planning a visit, take the seasonally varying opening arrangements into account.

Buildings and history

The Motte castrale du Roc’h stands on a rocky outcrop above the Scorff valley. It is about 15 metres high, has steep sides and is listed as a historic monument. Its location and form can be considered separately: the rocky outcrop describes its setting, while its height and sides describe its shape.

The Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens was built in 1641 and altered later. The dates 1744 and 1778 are also recorded on the building. The church houses six stained-glass windows from the Anglade workshop, dated 1891, as well as a high altar with a canopy from the late 17th century. Thus, different historical dates come together in one building, relating both to its construction history and to individual elements of its furnishings.

The Auguste-Brizeux monument was inaugurated on 11 October 1908. It is a granite stele in the shape of an obelisk and features a bronze medallion with a bas-relief profile of Auguste Brizeux. Its material, shape and inauguration date offer different points of reference for understanding the monument.

The Chapelle Saint-Laurent is one of only two religious buildings still standing in Arzano today. The Moulin du Roc’h is a historic site that visitors can explore.

Pont Kerlau is a three-arched bridge with rounded cutwaters and a horizontal bed plate. It was built in the second half of the 19th century. The present building of the Château de Kerlarec was completed in 1840 and extended in 1894; the estate is privately owned. Arzano therefore offers a glimpse into both the history of a bridge and the architectural history of a private estate.

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