Along the Oust to discover the Chapel of Saint-Méen

This short circular walk allows you to enjoy the panoramic views over Île-aux-Pies, before setting off in search of the Chapel of Saint-Méen, the last remaining vestige of the former Abbey of Busal.
It is a place to connect with nature, silence and serenity.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.68 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 243 ft
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    Descent: - 217 ft

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    Highest point: 174 ft
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    Lowest point: 10 ft

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Description of the walk

Start from the car park below Bois Borgne, near the Paillote de l’Île-aux-Pies.

This walk follows a large part of theGR®®347, marked in red and white.

(S/E) From the car park, head towards the Paillote and walk past it. Follow theGR®® to the cliff edge to enjoy the view of Île-aux-Pies.

(1) Follow theGR®® southwards, walking alongside the River Oust on your right, with the river below you. The track enters woodland and crosses a side track at its end.

(2) Turn onto the side track and follow it round a bend. Turn right. TheGR®® winds its way to a Y-junction.

(3) Turn left, then emerge onto a wide track forming a T-junction. Take the first turn right then left. Follow theGR®® to the second bend.

(4) Leave theGR®® briefly by turning left. Cross the Route Val du Port and follow it to the right.

(5) Return to the red and white markings, ignoring a path veering north (which will be the return route). Reach a junction of paths and follow the path furthest to the right to find the chapel.

(6) Retrace your steps. Return to theGR®® and follow it to the left. Walk along the Oust on your left, keeping above it.

(5) At the fork in the road, turn left and stay as close as possible to the river, following the red and white signpostedGR®®. The river is visible below, appearing as a dotted line between the trees.

(4) At the three-way junction, turn left. Retrace your steps along the same route you took on the way there to return to the car park at La Paillote de l’Île-aux-Pies (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 13 ft - Car park at the Paillote de l’ - l'Île-aux-Pies
  2. 1 : mi 0.08 - alt. 10 ft - Viewpoint - Oust (rivière)
  3. 2 : mi 0.27 - alt. 33 ft - Junction
  4. 3 : mi 0.88 - alt. 135 ft - Junction
  5. 4 : mi 1.21 - alt. 59 ft - Three-Way Junction
  6. 5 : mi 1.49 - alt. 13 ft - Junction
  7. 6 : mi 1.84 - alt. 23 ft - Chapelle Saint-Méen
  8. S/E : mi 3.68 - alt. 13 ft - Car park at the Paillote de l’Île-aux-Pies

Notes

Worth a visit

The Chapel of Saint-Méen, founded, probably inthe 7th century, by the monks of Saint-Jean de Gaël Abbey, fell into ruin and was abandoned.
The building was rebuilt, from 1965 onwards, by Mr Jean Rouxel and his son, the Redon Celtic Circle and local residents.
Messe du pardon, on certain Sundays throughout the year.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
User 14711556

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 11, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, and easy to find – thank you very much

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Chanlaur
Chanlaur

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A stunning view of the highest point of the cliff. A shaded path beneath the pine trees. The chapel is charming and features beautiful stained-glass windows. It is sheltered by the surrounding vegetation. To find it, you need to look out for a wayside cross located a few metres away. The walk isn’t difficult, but you mustn’t mind a bit of a slog, as there are numerous slopes, some of which are quite long. I therefore don’t think this walk is suitable for everyone. We thoroughly enjoyed discovering it.

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Afrikecureuil
Afrikecureuil

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant little walk with some interesting views of the Oust and the surrounding area. It’s also worth visiting the chapel, which is well worth a detour. A route that’s suitable for families with young children!!

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kakis
kakis

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike, but without an IGN map I was only able to follow the red and white GR trail; the other possible routes were impossible to follow without a map and a compass
Mr Patrice Soudé

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Thierry L.
Thierry L.

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route that alternates between shaded sections through the woods and along paths, and views of the Oust from the cliff.
Recent tree felling (due to recent storms) means you have to take a detour around the route (it’s worth having a map or GPS).
The chapel is very beautiful and in excellent condition

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Escapism
Escapism

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I found it a bit tricky to find the starting point, but I followed my instincts and the signposts
A lovely walk in the forest. The birdwatching was magnificent. Well worth a visit

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orchidées14
orchidées14

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 02, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

a lovely walk in the countryside, surrounded by peace and quiet

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