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Plouénan

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Municipality of Finistère, in Brittany, Plouénan takes place about a hundred kilometers from Quimper, in the heart of the Pays de Léon. It is located on the banks of the Penzé, not far from Mespaul, Saint-Pol-de-Léon and Carantec.

Populated since prehistoric times, the territory of Plouénan developed in the Middle Ages, notably with the founding of its parish in the 11th century. However, it was not until the 19th century and the arrival of the railway line between Morlaix and Roscoff for the town to really take off its economic development, in particular thanks to the organization of much appreciated horse races.

Today, the Breton city continues to attract visitors with its unique charm, but also with its architectural heritage made up of old mansions, witnesses to the wealth of the town over the centuries.

Geographical information

MunicipalityPlouénan
Postcode29420
Tourism label
Latitude48.6284170 (N 48° 37’ 42”)
Longitude-3.9924250 (W 3° 59’ 33”)
Surface area30.64 km²
Population2593 inhabitants
Density84 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureQuimper (92 km, 1:26)
Insee code29184
IntercommunalityCC Haut-Léon Communauté
DepartmentFinistère
RegionBrittany

Nearest cities & towns

Mespaul5.2 km (8 min)
Henvic6.7 km (11 min)
Saint-Pol-de-Léon6.7 km (10 min)
Carantec8.4 km (14 min)
Plouvorn9.6 km (11 min)
Trézilidé9.7 km (13 min)
Plougoulm10.5 km (12 min)
Tréflaouénan11 km (16 min)
Taulé11.1 km (14 min)
Santec11.4 km (14 min)
Sibiril11.7 km (13 min)
Locquénolé12.9 km (19 min)
Roscoff13.3 km (18 min)

Things to see and do

Erected at the end of the 19th century by Ernest Le Guérannic, departmental architect, the Saint-Pierre church presents its visitors with an elegant Kreisker-type bell tower with a spire framed by four corner bell towers. The latter is flanked by two turrets, one of which accommodates the staircase leading to the gallery and the attic. Protected by a secure display case, Plouénan's treasure consists of ten exceptional pieces produced between the 15th and 18th centuries.

Not far from the village, it is possible to admire the Notre-Dame de Kerellon chapel located on the edge of the old Roman road. Remodeled in the 17th century, then at the end of the 19th century, it still has original features from the 15th century. Right next to it is the devotional fountain surmounted by an aedicule with a statue of the Blessed Virgin.

The territory of Plouénan is home to several old mansions and other 15th, 16th and 17th century castles, like the beautiful Kerlaudy castle rebuilt in the 18th century.

While strolling in the town, do not miss going to admire the oratory of Kerlaudy. Original, it takes the form of a star painted in white and blue and housing a statue of Our Lady of Lourdes. Other oratories are also visible not far, such as that of Penquer or that of Bruyères.

Places of interest

Natural sites

Events and festivities

The farm market offers local products on Tuesdays and Fridays at the end of the afternoon.

In May, make way for the basketwork and old trades festival with its artisan or food stands and its many activities.

The Terr'fest festival offers concerts, games for children and many other activities in July.

Weather

Tuesday 4 june
Min. 11°C - Max. 19°C
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Wednesday 5 june
Min. 10°C - Max. 16°C
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Thursday 6 june
Min. 7°C - Max. 16°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Musical tour: Rustic Brittany to the sound of music
Entertainment17 € Kerlouan (28 km)
Sailboat trip in the Abers
Nature and the great outdoors210 € Landéda (42 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Lake of Plouvorn
HikeEasy30 minPlouvorn (6.4 km)
Korrigans Circuit Plouescat
HikeEasy2:05Plouescat (14.5 km)
Goémoniers Circuit
HikeEasy2:00Plouescat (16.8 km)
Berrien: Menhir Walking Tour
HikeIntermediate3:20Berrien (31 km)
Circuit of the Old Station
HikeEasy4:30Scrignac (32 km)

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