Discover Plumelec: Heritage and Hilly Landscapes

Plumelec lies in a hilly landscape where heathland, forests and cultivated areas alternate. The Claie River crosses Plumelec over a distance of 9 kilometres; it rises in Sainte-Anne de Buléon and flows into the Oust between Saint-Congard and Saint-Martin.

Culture

The Église Saint-Aubin in Saint-Aubin, Plumelec, has been protected as a historic monument since 9 June 1925. In the Église Saint-Aubin in Plumelec, the choir has decorated roof beams depicting figures, animals and scenes from the Passion.

The Calvaire de Callac is located in Callac, Plumelec, and has been protected as a historic monument since 29 March 1935. On its front, it depicts Christ with John and the Virgin Mary; on the back, it depicts a Pietà.

The façade, gate and enclosing wall of the Manoir de Cadoudal have been protected since 29. Cadoudal, a leader of the Chouans, was born at the Manoir de Cadoudal; the manor is located in Plumelec.

The Chemin de mémoire in Plumelec uses commemorative plaques with explanatory texts and QR codes linking historical sites within the municipality. The Musée SAS-FFI La Grée can be visited by prior arrangement with Plumelec town hall and documents the history of the mill as well as events that took place in Plumelec during the Second World War. The Espace de la Madeleine has a motorhome parking area and a playground.

Trails

Plumelec has hiking trails for walkers and horse riders, as well as mountain biking routes for exploring the municipality’s heritage and landscapes. The Circuit de Callac is a 7.2-kilometre hiking trail that begins at the Grotte de Callac in Plumelec; its stated duration is two hours.

The Circuit de la Grée is listed in the departmental plan of hiking and walking routes. In addition, a cycle tour designated as a “vélo promenade” is signposted in Plumelec. The finish lines of cycling competitions are located at the summit of the Côte de Cadoudal.

History in the Landscape

La Peupleraie offers a walk to its artworks in the centre of Plumelec; downloadable information sheets are available for each work.

The Roche de Milgourdy is a dolmen site in Plumelec classified as Neolithic and a cairn with a diameter of 35 metres that contains two passage dolmens. Access to the Roche de Milgourdy is permitted by the private owner of the site.

The Chemin de croix de Callac is a pilgrimage site created in 1958, with 14 stations and 57 life-sized granite figures. Near the village of Ville Louais, the Chapelle Saint-Maudé is known for an impressive sculpture bearing the coat of arms of the Callac family.

When choosing a holiday apartment in Plumelec, you can compare travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions on the relevant listing page. Together, these details provide a clear framework for the planned holiday dates and the desired type of accommodation.

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