Guéhenno – Granite, History and Heritage

Guéhenno brings together a granite interpretation trail and religious and architectural heritage. It is also home to the annual Pardon de la Saint Michel and seasonal guided tours of the Calvary. This makes it possible to plan a stay around local history, buildings and landscape.

Granite as a recurring theme

The granite interpretation trail starts in the village square and follows eight stops through the village and its granite. The stops make the stone a recurring theme: alongside individual buildings, the material itself also comes into focus. The combination of the village square, route through the village and granite theme gives the trail a clear framework. Those interested in granite will find a distinctive way to explore Guéhenno that is not limited to a single monument.

Le Mont: chapel, mill and crosses

The Chapelle St Michel is located in the hamlet of Le Mont in Guéhenno and probably dates from the 15th century. At an altitude of 147 metres, it offers views across the landscape; on a clear day, Brocéliande can be glimpsed in the distance. The chapel thus brings together two perspectives: a probable historical date and a view whose distant reach depends on clear weather.

A former windmill, recently restored, is located near the chapel. There are also two named crosses at Le Mont, each with its own features: the Croix du Mont is a remarkable Merovingian cross on the Le Mont grounds; the Croix aux Biques is another visible cross at Le Mont. Their names and descriptions help distinguish the two crosses.

Guéhenno Calvary: history and tours

The Guéhenno Calvary was erected in 1550, almost completely destroyed during the Revolution and restored by Abbé Jacquot in 1853. It is the only monumental calvary in Morbihan. The sequence of construction, destruction and restoration makes the monument’s different historical phases easy to follow.

Free guided tours of the Calvary are offered from mid-June to mid-September, Tuesday through Sunday. If you plan to join a tour, check the dates for your specific travel date before setting out.

Manoir de Lemay

The Manoir de Lemay adds another type of building to the heritage themes: it was built in the 16th century and has a dovecote. While the Calvary’s historical sequence takes centre stage, the Manoir’s date of construction and a specific architectural feature draw attention to other aspects of local history.

Pardon de la Saint Michel

The Pardon de la Saint Michel takes place every year on the third Sunday in September at the chapel. The celebration is followed by a communal meal; musical performances organised by Les Amis du Mont are also part of the event. If you would like to plan your trip around the Pardon, check the arrangements for that year before you leave.

The events fall at different times of year: the Pardon takes place on a single Sunday in September, while guided tours of the Calvary are offered over a seasonal period from mid-June to mid-September. When planning, you can therefore distinguish between an annual festival date and tours available over several months.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Baden-Mériadec, Belz, Carnac, Locqueltas, Meslan, Camors, Saint-Pierre-Quiberon, Mauron

For the overview of the wider area: Morbihan.