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When planning your trip to Plouezoch, a Neolithic monument, walks along the GR34 and several chapels with distinct features are at the heart of the experience. The Cairn de Barnénez is a prehistoric destination; two named sections of the GR34 differ both in distance and duration. The chapels’ distinctive features range from their locations and dedications to their architectural styles, dates and current uses. This allows you to decide whether your stay should focus more on the cairn, a walk or local cultural sites.
Cairn de Barnénez and the GR34
The Cairn de Barnénez is located on the Pointe de Barnénez in Plouezoch and dates from the Neolithic period. It is dated to approximately 4,500 to 3,500 BC. This span covers around a millennium; the dating should be understood as an approximate timeframe. The cairn can be visited year-round. Check seasonal access details before travelling.
Two sections of the GR34 can be compared by distance and duration. From Saint-Samson to the Cairn de Barnénez, the distance is 6.5 km, with a stated duration of 1 hour 15 minutes. The section from the Cairn de Barnénez towards Morlaix is 13.5 km long, with an estimated duration of 2 hours 45 minutes. The figures therefore differ by 7 km and 1 hour 30 minutes. This comparison gives you a basis for planning the walk’s length into your stay; actual conditions may vary.
Chapels and churches
The Chapelle Saint-Mélar stands on a tumulus in the hamlet of Mouster, about 5 km from the centre of Plouezoch. It is dedicated to the Breton prince Mélar. Both its specific location and its dedication are defining features of this chapel.
The Chapelle Saint-Gonven is a square chapel near the hamlet of Lansalut, also about 5 km from the town centre. It is said to have been a bequest from Nicolas Coatanlem around 1518. Both chapels are about the same distance from the town centre, but they differ in the features highlighted: Saint-Mélar is associated with a tumulus and its dedication, while Saint-Gonven is distinguished by its square shape and the cautiously worded attribution. The Église Saint-Étienne dates from 1642 and provides another point of reference in time.
The Chapelle Saint-Antoine is currently used mainly for exhibitions and concerts. Its current use sets it apart from the other religious buildings mentioned, whose location, dedication, form or date of construction are in the foreground.
A destination nearby
The Château du Taureau can also be a destination for an outing in the area around Plouezoch. Visits are possible by boat from Carantec or Plougasnou and accompanied by a guide. Boat departures and tour programmes are seasonal, so check the dates before travelling. For this visit, planning and travel also depend on the departure point and the seasonal offer.
Discover more destinations: Kernouës, Arzano, Landivisiau, Querrien, La Feuillee, Tregunc, Pleyben, Audierne.
See the broader travel overview: Finistere.
