Discover Landeleau

There are several ways to shape a trip to Landeleau: religious buildings, archaeological history and hiking. The sights range from a chapel dating from the 16th or 17th century to a 14.5 km trail. If you are looking for a hotel, you can first consider whether historical sites, a hike or travelling by train will shape your stay.

Chapels, pardons and religious art

The Chapel of Saint-Laurent in Pénity-Saint-Laurent dates from the 16th or 17th century and was extensively restored in 1942. The calvary at Lanzignac dates from 1538 and is the only surviving relic of the Chapel of the Trinity. Since 1985, a pardon has been held at the site of the former chapel every year on the Feast of the Trinity. If this date matters for your trip, check the exact dates of the celebrations in advance.

Near the west portal of Landeleau’s parish church is the old granite sarcophagus “Gwele sant Telo”. Saint-Théleau Church also houses a ciborium dated 1652, which was classified as a historic object on 8 December 1965. The granite sarcophagus and the ciborium represent different forms of religious heritage: a named stone tomb by the portal and a dated liturgical object inside the church.

Penfoul and traces of archaeological history

The fortified site of Penfoul takes you back to a much earlier historical period. Based on charcoal finds, it is dated to between 800 and 400 BC, from the Late Bronze Age to the Second Iron Age. It stood on a natural rise 1 m high and 15 m in diameter. From its summit, the landscape could be surveyed from the Monts d’Arrée to the Montagnes Noires. Compared with the ciborium dated 1652, the site dates back many centuries earlier; the two provide different historical reference points for planning your trip.

Hiking, water and getting there

The Kastell Gall walking trail in the commune of Landeleau is 14.5 km long. Its length is a useful guide when setting aside time for a day’s hiking. At Stang, along the route, there is a green beach, a campsite, a bathing area and a picnic shelter. Facilities and bathing conditions may vary by season; check before your visit whether they are suitable for your dates.

The Penity No. 210 lock is located on the Nantes–Brest Canal in Landeleau. For travel by train, the nearest access point is Carhaix station, 15 km away. TER services run from there, with connections to TGV trains in Guingamp. As train services can change, check the current timetable before travelling. This lets you plan your journey separately from your hiking and cultural activities.

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