Plouvien: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Plouvien reveals itself through its architectural heritage, signposted trails, waterways and agricultural production.

Culture and History

The Chapelle Saint-Jean-Balanant dates from the 15th century and was formerly owned by the Knights Hospitaller of Saint-Jean de Jérusalem. Of the former seigneurial estate in Saint-Jean Balanan, only the Chapelle Saint-Jean-Balanant remains today. It has been classified as a Monument Historique since 1913. The western tympanum features a preserved high relief in kersantite depicting the Baptism of Christ; inside, fragments of frescoes are visible beneath the lime plaster.

The Chapelle Saint-Jaoua is classified as a historic monument and was built at the beginning of the 16th century on the site of an earlier Romanesque chapel. It houses the tomb of a saint. The vault of its porch is adorned with depictions of the four Evangelists, and a monumental fountain complex adjoins the chapel. Guided tours of the Chapelle Saint-Jaoua with commentary are available for groups on request.

The parish church of Saint-Pierre and Saint-Paul was built between 1855 and 1858 according to plans by the diocesan architect Joseph Bigot. Its structure is neoclassical and features Gothic Revival elements. The Moulin du Coumou in Plouvien is still operational.

Trails and Nature

Plouvien has 70 kilometres of signposted circular trails. Rand'Abers 9 is a 10.5-kilometre hiking trail listed under Plouvien. The route passes through four municipalities and runs partly along the Aber-Benoît.

Birds can be observed in the Tariec ornithological reserve in Plouvien. The Benouig flows through Plouvien and joins the Aber-Benoît at Tariec. The Vallée des Moulins is characterised by predominantly water-powered mills; a discovery trail leads through the valley.

Agriculture and Regional Products

Le Grenier Miloé in Plouvien produces semi-complete flour on a stone mill and pasta made from wheat and buckwheat grown on the farm. Farm tours and educational workshops explain the production of pasta there, from field to plate.

During a visit to the Bergerie des Abers, visitors can watch a sheepdog monitor and guide dozens of sheep. They can also try milking and taste warm milk and cheese.

Getting There

From the east, Plouvien can be reached via the RN12. From Brest, Plouvien is served by bus route 22 of the Breizhgo network.

More local pages: Elliant, Sizun, Locmaria-Plouzané, Le Trévoux, Pencran, Plouenan, Saint Evarzec, Saint-Jean-Trolimon.

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