Trezien: Pardon, Church and Trails

Trezien brings religious traditions together with a clearly traceable architectural history. If you would like to add nature and outdoor activities to your trip, you can also consider routes and beaches in the municipality of Plouarzel. The Pardon’s September date offers a specific point of reference for planning.

September in the pilgrimage tradition

The Pardon de Trézien takes place in September and is one of the most important Pardons in Bas-Léon. Also in September, the Fontaine de Trézien is considered an important pilgrimage site. If these religious traditions are to be the focus of your trip, September is the right time to visit.

Church, architecture and fountain

The present-day Église Notre-Dame de Trézien dates from 1876. It replaced a 16th-century chapel that had become too small. Both the earlier chapel and the construction of the present church are therefore part of the history of the place.

The interior of the Église Notre-Dame de Trézien is designed in the Neo-Gothic style. Its choir windows depict prayers for protection for human activities connected with the sea, the home and the land. The window program thus names several areas of life as part of its religious imagery. At the portal, the church bears the motto of the House of Du Chastel: “Da vad et teui”.

South of the church, the Fontaine de Trezien forms a rectangular basin. It is also a specific reference point for the Circuit rando n°20 – La Pointe de Corsen: the section to the Eglise de Trezien starts at the fountain. In this way, the fountain’s significance as a pilgrimage site is linked to a clearly designated stage of the trail, although the entire circular route does not begin there.

Hiking and trails

A tourism description updated on January 8, 2025, lists the Circuit rando n°20 – La Pointe de Corsen as an easy 8.9-kilometer circular route taking about three hours. Sections of the trail are marked in yellow or in white and red. The distance, approximate walking time and difficulty rating give you specific points of reference for including the circular route in your day’s plans. Check the latest route details before setting out, as route information may change.

Near Trezien, Pointe de Corsen has an interpretation trail. This trail infrastructure may also change, so check the latest information before planning a specific outing. The interpretation trail and the circular route described above are separate trail options, each with its own details.

Coast, lighthouse and water sports

The Phare de Trézien was inaugurated in 1894. It is 37.20 meters high and has a range of 23 nautical miles, or about 40 kilometers. Height and range describe different measurements of the lighthouse: its height is given in meters, while its approximate range is also expressed in kilometers.

There are beaches in the municipality of Plouarzel that are suitable for surfing, bodyboarding and sailing. Which of these activities is possible may vary depending on conditions. When planning, it is therefore helpful to treat the water sports mentioned as options rather than as activities available under consistent conditions.

The An Avel cycle route is signposted in both directions with cycling route signs. Together with the information about the circular route and interpretation trail, it offers another specific point of reference for travelers interested in trails and outdoor activities.

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