Plerguer: Churches, Menhir and Landscape

When planning a trip to Plerguer, you can focus on different things: the Sainte-Trinité-Saint-Augustin church and the La Pierre du Domaine menhir represent different cultural and historical features. The Notre-Dame de Beaufort monastery combines its woodland setting with views of the Étang. The market, festival and other attractions round out the picture.

Church, Menhir and Architectural History

The Sainte-Trinité-Saint-Augustin church was built between 1856 and 1862 to a design by the architect Béziers-Lafosse. It was built in the Flamboyant Gothic style and has three naves. The style name describes the architectural movement, while the three naves refer to the church interior’s layout. Design and floor plan can therefore be considered as two distinct features.

La Pierre du Domaine is a menhir in Plerguer, in the Ille-et-Vilaine department. The 4.12-metre-high monolith is made of fine-grained granite and shaped like a quadrangular obelisk. It was classified as a historic monument in 1889. Its height, material and shape give the stone a distinct form; the year refers to its classification.

The Château de Beaufort dates from the 17th to the 19th century. Around 1950, it was converted into a monastery. The former priory of Saint-Pétreuc in the village of Saint-Pétreuc has a longer history: it was once dependent on Le Tronchet Abbey. The chapel of the former priory has been deconsecrated. The church, château and priory thus represent different building and usage histories.

Monastery and Landscape

The Notre-Dame de Beaufort monastery is located in Plerguer, deep in the heart of a forest, and overlooks the Étang de Beaufort. The Biez-Jean offers a different connection to water: it is one of the small rivers in the area around Plerguer that flow into the English Channel. This distinguishes the view over the Étang from the monastery and the river’s course near the village.

The Notre-Dame de Beaufort monastery makes liturgical vestments and jams, and has a shop selling books and religious items. The workshop and shop’s arrangements may change; check visiting options before your trip.

Market, Festival and Other Attractions

The Marché de Plerguer offers local products for direct sale and through short supply chains. These include vegetables, cheese, fish, flowers and handicrafts; the stalls on offer may vary. In 2026, the market takes place every Wednesday from January 7 to December 30. If you plan to visit after this period, check whether the weekly market is continuing.

The annual local festival is called Fête des Badious and takes place at Trinity. The exact dates vary. The market and festival are therefore different points to consider when planning: the market is listed for 2026 as a weekly event on a fixed day, while the festival date changes.

The L'Étrier de Plerguer riding centre offers activities ranging from recreational riding to competitive equestrian sports. At Cidre Sorre, you can sample cider and apple juice free of charge and watch a film about the history and work of the business. Confirm the tasting and current availability of the film before your trip. The Cidre Sorre shop sells regional products and traditional tableware, including bolées and pitchers; the selection may change.

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