Plougoumelen: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Plougoumelen combines the riverside landscapes along the Sal with remarkable examples of Breton architectural and cultural heritage. Between the estuary, woodland and old chapels are places where the character of the municipality is particularly evident.

Nature

The Bois de Pont Sal is completely wooded and stretches along the River Sal. Meadows and more recent plantings line the woodland. Covering an area of 34 hectares, it is one of the département’s sensitive natural areas and is managed by the Office National des Forêts. Information boards explain the ecological richness of the area to visitors.

At the Le Traon site, a large clearing lies in a pine forest; two picnic tables are located there. Le Traon also offers an impressive view of the upper and lower parts of the estuary.

Paths and Water

The coastal path easement in Plougoumelen runs along the Sal. In the area around the municipality, the 19 km-long Circuit des rives du Sal connects the towns of Pluneret, Plougoumelen and Le Bono.

Le Traon also has a free slipway. Via the Sal estuary and the River Auray, it provides access to the Gulf of Morbihan.

Culture

The Neo-Gothic Church of Saint-Philibert in Plougoumelen, built in the 19th century, is dedicated to Saint Philibert. It has very good acoustics and frequently hosts concerts and recitals.

The listed Croix Jumelles are located on the south side of the church. The Croix Jumelles of Plougoumelen is monolithic, features carved surfaces and probably dates from the 16th century.

The Chapel of Saint-Thuriau in Lestreviau probably dates from the 15th century and was rebuilt in the 18th century. It is one of the few chapels in the region to have retained its earthen floor.

The listed hamlet of Cahire lies around 1 km northeast of the town centre. It includes old longhouses with thatched roofs typical of traditional rural housing.

La Fée du Traon is also part of the town’s cultural heritage: the 1796 Bantry yawl is listed as a boat of heritage interest.

Local

A local speciality is La Marmitte Bretonne, a canning workshop at 7B Rue Yves de Pont Sal in Plougoumelen.

Discover more places: La Roche-Bernard, Saint-Gonnery, Monteneuf, Berric, La Chapelle-Caro, Mauron, Monterblanc, Crach.

For the higher-level travel overview: Morbihan.