Discover Neulliac: Walking Trails and Chapels

Neulliac can be viewed through three travel interests: walking, cycling and the history of its chapels. If you are looking for a hotel, you can first consider which focus you want to shape your stay. The specific trails, geographical references and building histories help you assess the area based on its distinctive features.

Walking trails and their starting points

Neulliac has two walking trails managed by the relevant services of Pontivy Communauté; responsibilities may change. The Circuit des chapelles entre canal et Blavet circular route starts either on Rue du Stade or at the Étangs du Roz. The Circuit du Blavet canalisé starts on Rue du Stade or at the Boloré lock.

Rue du Stade is therefore a shared starting point for both circular routes. Their other starting options differ: for the Circuit des chapelles entre canal et Blavet, it is the Étangs du Roz; for the Circuit du Blavet canalisé, it is the Boloré lock. This lets you compare the routes by their starting points. Route details may be revised; check the latest information before setting out on a walk.

Waterways and cycling

The Blavet forms Neulliac’s western boundary, and the Nantes-Brest Canal its southeastern boundary. These two directional references help you locate the area on a map. For cyclists, the connection between the La Vélodyssée route and Neulliac town centre is a useful point of reference. So, alongside the walking trails, cycling and finding your way to the town centre are also aspects to consider when planning your trip.

Chapels with stories of their own

The Chapelle Notre-Dame de Carmès in Neulliac is listed as a historic monument. Jean du Porzo built it around 1470–1500. Its 15th-century vault depicts the martyrdom of Saint Catherine of Alexandria and a choir of musical angels. The chapel can therefore be understood both through its approximate construction date and its named builder, as well as through its specific imagery. For those interested in culture, its architectural history and sacred depictions complement each other.

The Chapelle Saint-Samson also has a clearly dated history: it was restored around 1830 and listed as a historic monument in 2021. On the bank of the Perchenic stream, next to the chapel, are two fountains facing each other. The combination of the chapel, stream bank and opposing fountains gives this place its own geographical character and distinguishes it from the architectural and artistic details described for the Chapelle Notre-Dame de Carmès.

The Chapelle Saint-Éloi was rebuilt in 1885 on the site of an older chapel. The fountain associated with it was moved closer to the sanctuary in 1995. Two separate historical events stand out here: the rebuilding on the earlier site and the later relocation of the fountain. Together with the stories of Carmès and Saint-Samson, this offers several different perspectives on local architectural history.

Choosing Neulliac according to your travel interests

The area’s features offer different points of interest: the named starting points are relevant when planning walks, while the chapels stand out for their architectural history, monument status and imagery. The connection between La Vélodyssée and the town centre adds a cycling dimension to these themes. If you are looking for hotels for a stay in Neulliac, you can use these differences to decide first whether trails, cycling or heritage best suits your travel plans.

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