Lanriec: Discover trails and heritage

In Lanriec, trails, viewpoints, and historical landmarks reveal different sides of the town. For trip planning, the routes described offer specific points of reference: a guided Rando-Patrimoine, the Lanriec–Le Minaouët–Manoir du Bois circuit, and a stroller-friendly walk each have their own points of interest. The Notre-Dame-de-Lorette church and the Kerblaise washhouse also offer insights into the local heritage.

Trails and views around Lanriec

The guided Rando-Patrimoine organized by Concarneau’s cultural department passes through Le Passage-Lanriec and follows the GR 34. Dates are listed for 2026; dates and availability may change. Check both before making firm plans for the tour. From the GR 34, the Le Passage-Lanriec heritage trail offers views of the harbor, the Ville-Close, and the Bay of La Forêt. These viewpoints give the tour a different landscape focus from the view of the Minaouët estuary.

The Lanriec–Le Minaouët–Manoir du Bois circuit starts in the center of Lanriec, opposite the cemetery. One of its stops is the Croix de Kerichard; the route also offers views of the Minaouët estuary. The starting point, named stop, and landscape views are useful reference points when adding this route to your plans. For a walk with a set duration, Le Passage-Lanriec also has a 45-minute stroller-friendly route. This duration applies to that walk.

Church, artworks, and local history

The Notre-Dame-de-Lorette church, its churchyard, and the calvary cross have been listed as historic monuments since June 26, 1968. The church houses a 14th-century statue of the Virgin and Child; a bodice was added to it in the 18th century. Another statue in the church depicts Saint Roch dressed as a pilgrim to Santiago de Compostela and dates from the 15th century. The dates distinguish the artworks chronologically, while the later addition of the bodice marks a separate chapter in the history of the statue of the Virgin.

The Kerblaise washhouse site also consists of several named features: a well, a laundry-drying area, and a place for boiling laundry in a wash tub. Together, these facilities illustrate the different functions of a washing place.

A historical connection to the Ville-Close is provided by the crossing of the Moros channel at the Passage: it linked the Ville-Close with the former parish of Lanriec. This local history adds a connection between two historically named areas to the impressions offered by the trails and monuments.

Getting to the Ville-Close

From Place Duquesne on the left bank, you can also reach the Ville-Close by ferry or Bateau-Bus. Check the schedule before setting out so you can include this connection in your day’s plans. The crossing of the Moros channel at the Passage and the current practical ferry connection are two different things: one describes the historical link to the former parish of Lanriec, while the other is a way to get from Place Duquesne to the Ville-Close.

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