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Pleuven walks
Cheffontaines Castle and Saint-Thomas Chapel
Visorando Member
6.29 mi
+118 ft
-118 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Pleuven (Finistère)
This route between the countryside and residential areas takes you along the vast grounds of the Château de Cheffontaines (30 hectares), following part of its long avenue lined with beech trees.
Pass by the Chapelle Saint-Thomas, set in lush green surroundings.
Saint-Tudy Chapel in Pleuven
4.47 mi
+240 ft
-249 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Pleuven (Finistère)
Who would have thought that this modest, little-known chapel, tucked away in the countryside, harbours such treasures of religious art: a 17th-century high altar featuring a painting of the Holy Family, a modern crucifix painted by Jean Renault, and a Way of the Cross by the same artist, not to mention a rich collection of statues.A timed access system allows visitors to explore them at any time.Set off to explore it via the small country lanes.
A countryside walk around the Drennec Chapel
2.91 mi
+69 ft
-79 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Clohars-Fouesnant (Finistère)
A peaceful walk along small country roads. Discover the site of the Drennec Chapel with its magnificent fountain dominated by a calvary. Its vast, tree-lined enclosure, adorned with sculptures carved from tree trunks, offers a place of tranquillity.
Along the route, you’ll pass the Manoir de Squividan, its museum and its grounds, which are free to enter during museum opening hours.
Drennec Chapel via the Manoir du Squividan
5.02 mi
+144 ft
-144 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Clohars-Fouesnant (Finistère)
A chapel set within a large wooded enclosure where all is calm and tranquillity, guarded by sculptures carved from tree trunks. These frozen sentinels watch over the chapel and a magnificent fountain dominated by its calvary and Pietà (16th–late 19th century). Taken together, this forms a splendid example of Breton architectural art from times gone by. The nearby Manoir de Squividan is also a fine illustration of this art form.
Kergaouen route
2.81 mi
+72 ft
-72 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Clohars-Fouesnant (Finistère)
This short walk begins in a pretty woodland on the edge of the Golf de l’Odet and heads deeper into the forest after skirting a field. On the way back, you follow the course of a small stream and cross it via a series of footbridges before returning to the golf course car park.
The marshes and woods of Penfoulic in Fouesnant
2.92 mi
+98 ft
-105 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Fouesnant (Finistère)
A short walk through the woods and marshes of Penfoulic, a protected natural area managed by the Conservatoire du Littoral.
Saint-Cadou Cove and its chapel
4.89 mi
+230 ft
-246 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Pleuven (Finistère)
Much of this trail runs alongside the Saint-Cadou cove, where a stream flows into the Odet. The route features two lovely circular loops through the woods and ends at the Saint-Cadou Chapel with its oratory, wayside cross and fountain: the perfect spot for a break._NB__: the starting car park is signposted in the commune of Pleuven but is actually situated right on the boundary between the communes of Pleuven and Gouesnach, within the latter of which the route takes place.
Anse de Saint-Cadou towards Pors Meillou
7.85 mi
+299 ft
-308 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Pleuven (Finistère)
Follow the Anse de Saint-Cadou to reach Pors Meillou on the River Odet: along the way, there are two castles and two chapels.
Via the Sainte-Véronique Chapel and the Étang du Mur
6.44 mi
+351 ft
-358 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Évarzec (Finistère)
A route in the countryside just outside Quimper, taking in the Sainte-Véronique Chapel and the Étang du Mur. A moderately undulating route where you can enjoy the peace and quiet as soon as you leave the tarmac sections.
The walk around the Bois du Moustoir from Saint-Évarzec
3.08 mi
+161 ft
-180 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Évarzec (Finistère)
Starting from the village of Saint-Évarzec and passing through “ParK Sant Primel”, this short circular route leads to the Bois du Moustoir, which it circles. This woodland is a natural area comprising a forest of deciduous and coniferous trees, as well as a pond much loved by anglers. Covering just over 20 hectares, it is one of the largest woodlands in the Pays Fouesnantais.
Walk in the Bois du Moustoir in Saint-Evazec
1.63 mi
+75 ft
-72 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Évarzec (Finistère)
The Moustoir Wood is one of the largest woods in the Pays Fouesnantais. Comprising avenues of beech and oak trees and a wetland area, it offers a peaceful walk. The wood has been developed to accommodate an orienteering course.
Anses du Petit Moulin and Groasguen
4.37 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Bénodet (Finistère)
A peaceful walk and a beautiful discovery of the Petit Moulin and Groasguen coves leading to the Mer Blanche, a lagoon located behind the Dune Domaniale de Mousterlin. These coves are wintering grounds for Brent geese.
From Cap Coz to Beg Meil
6.24 mi
+207 ft
-203 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Fouesnant (Finistère)
From Cap Coz beach to Pointe de Beg Meil via the coastal path and the new developments built on land reclaimed from the sea.Discover the semaphore and the state-owned dune, then enjoy an easier return journey along small roads and paths that are slightly off the beaten track.
Via Anse de Penfoulic and the La Forêt-Fouesnant estuary
6.30 mi
+115 ft
-108 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Finistère
An easy route along the Anse de Penfoulic and then the La Forêt-Fouesnant estuary, opposite the imposing Port la Forêt marina, a hub for water sports. The return route follows the protected natural marshland area.
The landscape changes dramatically depending on the tide level. This is a wintering ground for several bird species, including the common shelduck and the brant goose.
Autour du Cap Coz en passant par le bois et le marais de Penfoulic
6.79 mi
+312 ft
-318 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Fouesnant (Finistère)
After walking along Cap Coz beach and continuing on the coastal path overlooking the Baie de la Forêt opposite Concarneau, you will take wide paths and small roads through the countryside.The end of the route takes you through the protected area of Penfoulic, with its woods and marshes, ending at Anse de Penfoulic.A route combining the charm of the sea and the bocage countryside.
In the footsteps of Proust in Beg Meil
2.19 mi
+43 ft
-39 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Fouesnant (Finistère)
The writer Marcel Proust and the musician Reynaldo Hahn stayed at Beg-Meil from 8 September to 27 October 1895: a life of daydreaming by the sea and leisurely strolls through a landscape of remarkable beauty. Simple pleasures: the seaside and country life.
This walk will take you on a journey through Beg-Meil as it was in those days, taking in the former Hôtel Fermon where he stayed, the terrace at La Cale where he loved to write, and the beaches where he used to relax!
Coastal path between Cap Coz and Beg Meil
6.00 mi
+105 ft
-105 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Fouesnant (Finistère)
Round trip walk along the coastal path leading to Cap Coz.
Through the Beg Meil bocage
7.18 mi
+66 ft
-79 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Fouesnant (Finistère)
The Pointe de BegMeil is bordered by the sea, yet this route turns its back on it.This circuit offers the chance to discover another aspect: the bocage. Walk along sunken lanes, through hamlets and past old farms, bordering the Mousterlin Marshes in places.
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