Discover Pleurtuit: History and Gardens

Several themes can help guide your plans for a stay in Pleurtuit: the shipyard history at the Montmarin estate, the gardens of Montmarin with views over the Rance, and church buildings with different historical layers. The Pointe de Cancaval offers another perspective on the landscape; the voie verte connects Dinard with Tréméreuc.

Shipyard history at the Montmarin estate

A major shipyard was developed at the Montmarin estate from 1782. Up to 1,200 workers could be employed there at the same time. The date marks the beginning of the development, while the number of workers indicates a possible peak workforce. Together, these details bring the shipyard's history to life from two perspectives: they show both when the operation was developed and the scale of simultaneous work it could accommodate. If you are interested in economic and technological history, they offer a concrete way to explore the estate's past.

Explore the gardens of Montmarin

A tour is available for visiting the gardens of Montmarin. You can also explore them at your own pace and enjoy views over the Rance. This gives you different ways to experience the gardens: you can follow the tour or choose your own pace. As visiting arrangements may change, check the current conditions before your visit.

Church architecture spanning several periods

Construction of the parish church of Saint-Pierre in Pleurtuit began in 1873, based on plans by Arthur Regnault. Reused elements from the earlier church date from the 12th and 14th centuries. Its architectural history therefore combines a 19th-century Gothic Revival building with medieval features. Saint-Pierre is among Regnault's early monumental Gothic Revival works. Two points are therefore important for understanding it: when construction of the church began, and the much greater age of the elements incorporated into it. These details represent different historical periods in the building's history.

The Chapel of Saint-Antoine: several dates

At the Chapel of Saint-Antoine, it is worth distinguishing between three dates. The chapel was first mentioned in 1540; the bell in the campanile bears the date 1783; and the chapel has been altered several times, including in 1954. The first mention, the date on the bell and a year of renovation refer to different stages. The chapel's history therefore cannot be reduced to a single construction date.

Landscape and trails

The Pointe de Cancaval represents a landscape between land and sea, with diverse flora. This landscape theme complements the historical focus on shipyards and church architecture. If you would like to take different interests into account when planning your trip, you can consider the landscape as a focus in its own right alongside architectural history.

The voie verte connects Dinard with Tréméreuc and is reserved exclusively for pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders. This makes the permitted uses clear for your planning: the route is suitable for a walk, a bike ride or a ride on horseback. This practical activity option can be considered separately from the historical themes when choosing the focus of your trip.

Discover more destinations: Tressé, Fougères, Grand-Fougeray, Billé, Saint-Étienne-en-Coglès, La Couyère, Montfort-Sur-Meu, La Chapelle-Aux-Filtzméens.

For the regional travel overview: Ille-Et-Vilaine.