Guenroc: Holiday apartments and houses

Guenroc combines striking landscapes along the Rance with remarkable evidence of Breton history. Between viewpoints, hiking trails, protected natural sites and historic buildings, the area offers a diverse picture of the village.

Nature and trails

At the foot of Guenroc lies Le Rocher Blanc, a natural site with a white quartz vein on the edge of the granite massif known as Bécherel. From the viewpoint there, the view extends across the northern plain to as many as 16 church towers. Le Rocher Blanc has been listed as a historic monument (Monument historique) since 1913.

Another viewpoint is located 26 metres above the Rophemel dam. The dam’s reservoir holds 5 million cubic metres of water. From here, the Bords de Rance hiking trail follows the Rance to the Beaumont Bridge; it is just over 5 kilometres long. Protected natural sites lie along the trail, where preserved fauna and flora can also be seen.

The Entre Diable et Rance circular trail follows the Rance for around 3.5 kilometres. Guenroc also has a botanical educational trail and explanatory panels. The Fontaine de Jarnouen is located along the hiking trail; its water was formerly believed to heal skin diseases.

Culture and history

The present-day church of Saint Gervais and Saint Protais was built in 1465 in place of the previous church. Numerous Flamboyant Gothic elements characterize the church and are typical of the Dinan area. The use of falun limestone enhances the design of the façade in Guenroc. The church is open to the public and has been listed as a historic monument (Monument historique) since spring 2024.

Cultural events are held at the church of Saint Gervais and Saint Protais, including classical concerts, other vocal and jazz concerts, conferences on history or heritage, and exhibitions.

The Château de la Roche in Guenroc includes a Neo-Gothic chapel built near the pond in 1889. The Château de la Roche itself was built in 1830 on the site of a manor house mentioned since the 15th century. Historically, Guenroc developed into an important centre known for the cultivation and processing of flax.

Other places: Langourla, Pléhérel-Plage, Saint-Carré, Ploubazlanec, Planguenoual, Plourac'h, Plaine-Haute, Saint-Quay-Portrieux

To the overarching travel overview: Côtes-D’armor.