Plumelec: Discover Culture and Landscapes

Plumelec combines rolling countryside with tangible traces of art, faith and history. Among heathland, forests and farmland, you’ll find places with a variety of themes: religious sculpture, a Neolithic dolmen site, a museum about the history of the Second World War, and an art trail in the town centre. When planning your visit, it’s worth coordinating these visits with the signposted walking and cycling routes; some attractions have their own information or access conditions.

Landscapes and routes in Plumelec

The Claie runs through Plumelec for nine kilometres. It rises at Sainte-Anne de Buléon and flows into the Oust between Saint-Congard and Saint-Martin. Plumelec’s rolling countryside alternates between heathland, forests and farmland.

For an active exploration, there are walking trails for pedestrians and horse riders, as well as mountain biking routes that let you discover the landscape and heritage. The Circuit de la Grée is listed in the département’s walking and hiking trail plan; check local conditions before setting out. The Circuit de Callac starts at the Grotte de Callac in Plumelec and is 7.2 kilometres long. The stated duration is two hours; the actual time may vary depending on walking conditions. This estimate gives you a basis for planning, and you can allow some extra time.

Plumelec is also associated with cycling: finishes of cycling competitions take place at the summit of the Côte de Cadoudal. A cycling tour is also designated in Plumelec as a “vélo promenade”. Alongside routes for walks, hikes and mountain biking, there is therefore a named cycling tour and a connection with competitive cycling.

Monuments and religious art

The Calvaire de Callac is located in Callac, Plumelec, and has been protected as a historic monument since 29 March 1935. The front depicts Christ with John and the Virgin Mary, while the back shows a Pietà. The two sides therefore feature different scenes. The Église Saint-Aubin in Saint-Aubin, Plumelec, has also been protected as a historic monument, since 9 June 1925. Its choir has decorated roof beams featuring figures, animals and scenes from the Passion.

Callac is also home to the Chemin de croix, a pilgrimage site created in 1958 with 14 stations and 57 life-size granite figures. You’ll find another form of religious art near the village of Ville Louais: the Chapelle Saint-Maudé is known for a sculpture bearing the coat of arms of the Callac family. The differences are clear: here you’ll encounter a Way of the Cross with numerous figures, and there a chapel with a specific coat-of-arms depiction.

The Roche de Milgourdy is a dolmen site in Plumelec classified as Neolithic. The cairn is 35 metres in diameter and contains two passage tombs. Access is permitted by the private owner of the land; confirm the visiting arrangements locally. At the Manoir de Cadoudal in Plumelec, the façade, gate and boundary wall have been protected as historic monuments since 29 March 1935. Cadoudal, a leader of the Chouans, was born there. The estate is privately owned.

Explore history and art

The Chemin de mémoire links historic sites within the municipality via commemorative plaques with explanatory text and QR codes. Before your visit, check whether the signs are in place. The Musée SAS-FFI La Grée documents the history of the mill and events that took place in Plumelec during the Second World War. You can visit the museum by making an appointment in advance with Plumelec town hall. The two attractions therefore offer different experiences: the Chemin de mémoire links several historic sites, while the museum focuses on the mill and events of the time.

For art in the town centre, La Peupleraie offers a walking trail featuring artworks. Downloadable information sheets are available for each work, allowing you to explore the individual pieces alongside their explanations. There is a motorhome stopover and a playground at Espace de la Madeleine. As facilities can change, check the latest information before your visit.

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