Ploemel: Trails, Golf and Heritage

When looking for a hotel in Ploemel, the purpose of your trip may be the deciding factor. Specific interests include walking and cycling, fishing, golf, chapels and a dolmen, as well as the Tire-bouchon tourist train in summer. Depending on whether you focus on outdoor activities, cultural history or travelling by train, you can plan your trip around different priorities.

On foot and by bike

Ploemel has well-maintained trails suitable for walks and hikes on foot and by bicycle. One specific route to consider is Tro Plenuer: this circular trail is of moderate difficulty, marked in yellow and starts at the car park by the cemetery in Ploemel. Its difficulty rating, markings and starting point make it easier to assess than a general walk along one of the trails. Check trail conditions before setting out; maintenance and conditions can change.

Golf and fishing

Golf de Saint Laurent offers the 18-hole Parcours des Pins course for experienced golfers. The course is set in a forest of pine and oak trees. Check the course layout again before your trip.

Different information matters when choosing between these sporting activities: Tro Plenuer is classified as a moderately difficult circular trail, while Parcours des Pins is aimed at experienced golfers. This lets you assess the walking route and golf course against their respective stated requirements.

Fishing is permitted from the pontoon at the pond in Parc de Mané Bogad under the no-kill rule: fish caught must be returned to the water. If fishing is part of your travel plans, take this rule into account and check local fishing regulations before you arrive.

Chapels and heritage

Chapelle de Locmaria is the oldest religious building in Ploemel. It contains the tombstone of a knight who died in Tournai in 1340; the tombstone is considered an important work of medieval art in Brittany.

Chapelle Notre-Dame de Recouvrance offers a different historical perspective: it dates from the 16th century, is dedicated to sailors and is listed as a Monument historique. Opening arrangements may change; check before visiting. Dolmen de Mané-Bogad is also listed as a Monument historique. These heritage sites have different associations: medieval funerary art at Locmaria, a dedication to sailors at Recouvrance and the listed status of the dolmen.

Take the Tire-bouchon in summer

In summer, the Tire-bouchon tourist train stops at Ploemel station and connects Auray with Quiberon. If you plan to take the train on a trip with fixed dates, check operating days and the timetable in advance, as the stop is seasonal and operating information may change.

Discover more destinations: Larmor-Baden, Plumelin, Saint Gorgon, Cadouarn, Port-Louis, Séné, Josselin, Pont-Scorff

For the broader travel overview: Morbihan.