Sainte-Sève: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

In Sainte-Sève, walking trails lead through the countryside and around the commune’s body of water. At the same time, the church, crosses, the former manor house of Penanvern and the “Totem” water tower offer glimpses of different centuries and very diverse forms.

Nature and trails

The Tro San-Seo circular trail runs through the countryside of Sainte-Sève and around the commune’s body of water. The commune also opened two new circular walking trails in 2018 and 2020.

The Kerprigent circular trail was inaugurated in 2018 and was intended to form a loop to the town centre via the new traffic-free connection to the body of water. This connection was scheduled to be usable by summer 2020.

Church and sacred art

The Church of Sainte-Sève dates from the 18th century and is built of slate and granite. It was consecrated by the Bishop of Léon in 1753. A staircase on its façade leads to the bell turret, and the church also has two side chapels.

The high altar dates from the 17th century, is made of polychrome gilded wood and has been protected as a historic object since 10 November 1958. Two medallions depict the Last Supper and the washing of the feet.

The church treasury contains silver liturgical objects from the 17th and 18th centuries, including an 18th-century chalice and paten. The enclosed churchyard also contains a cemetery and a cross dating from 1870. A virtual tour of the Church of Sainte-Sève is available online.

Historical traces

The former manor house of Penanvern dates from the 17th century and has been protected as a historic monument by an order dated 4 December 1968. It is privately owned.

The restored Roc’h Glaz cross is a medieval granite cross and is 2 metres high. It is considered the oldest religious monument in the parish of Sainte-Sève. The “Totem” water tower dates from 1989, was designed by Paul Tromeur and is made of concrete and faience. Its distinctive shape evokes a totem or a Native American; the water tower is regarded as a symbol of Sainte-Sève.

Further local pages

Other local pages: Trezien, Dirinon, Le Juch, Huelgoat, Plomeur, Bohars, Mahalon, Lesneven.

To the higher-level travel overview: Finistere.