Plomelin: The Odet, Heritage and Distillery

When planning a trip to Plomelin, there are several distinct themes to choose from: the Odet, with its riverside paths and boat access; historic buildings; and a guided tour of the Distillerie des Menhirs. When comparing hotels in Plomelin, first consider which of these activities you would like to shape your stay. Different conditions apply to individual visits, particularly the chapel’s opening times and the distillery tour, which requires a reservation.

Explore the Odet on foot or by boat

The Gallo-Roman remains in Plomelin are located on the banks of the Odet. The riverside can be explored on foot or by boat. Marked trails follow small, landscaped woodland paths down to the banks of the Odet and pass through municipal forests and bocage landscapes. Walks therefore take in distinct landscape features, including woodland paths, municipal forests, bocage and the riverbank.

If you want to explore the Odet by boat, the main access point for launching is the slipway at Rossulien. The other access points to the Odet in Plomelin are for pedestrians. Plan to launch your boat at Rossulien and check the applicable requirements before putting it in the water.

Chapel, château and natural heritage

The Saint-Philibert Chapel was probably built around the middle of the 17th century. Its floor plan is shaped like a Latin cross, with a rounded chancel. The chapel is near the town centre and is considered a recommended stop for walkers. It is open to the public during the Pardon de Saint-Philibert and the Heritage Days. As it is only open on these occasions, check the dates before your trip.

The Château de Kerdour offers a different architectural point of interest: its rectangular main building has five regularly spaced bays. In the late 19th or early 20th century, it was extended with a wing set back at a right angle. At Lestremeur, there is also a black poplar with five trunks, classified as a remarkable tree in Brittany. The Étang de Corroac’h is suitable for fishing and offers a different focus from the cultural sites.

Tour the Distillerie des Menhirs

The Distillerie des Menhirs offers guided tours. The tour includes the distillery room and the whisky and Lambig cellars. Visitors also learn about the history of the Le Lay family, who have been distillers for over 100 years, and finish with a guided tasting.

The tours introduce visitors to buckwheat whisky, whisky creams, Lambig, Pommeau AOC de Bretagne and craft cider. The range may change. A free tour and tasting are available year-round, Monday to Friday, by reservation. As reservation requirements may change, check them in advance. This makes the tour, with its insights into production, family history and tasting, easy to plan as a separate activity.

Plomelin as a base for your hotel search

When planning your trip, you can compare the options directly: paths and riverbanks along the Odet, architecture at the chapel and château, natural heritage at Lestremeur, or a reserved tour of the distillery. This lets you decide what you would like to do in Plomelin separately from choosing your accommodation.

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