The commune of Brelidy lies on a fertile plateau bordered by the Jaudy to the west and the Théoulas to the east; the Théoulas is a tributary of the Jaudy. This setting includes the deeply cut valleys of both rivers, with their wooded slopes. To the north, they meet at the foot of a hill. The plateau, valley landscapes and historically significant hill thus stand alongside one another as distinct features of the commune.
A plateau and a hill shaped by successive eras
A motte-and-bailey castle stood on this hill from the 9th to the 14th century, followed by a feudal castle. Since the 16th century, an elegant manor house in the Breton Renaissance style has stood there. A motte-and-bailey castle is a type of medieval castle and represents the earliest phase in this sequence. The hill cannot therefore be reduced to a single building: the fortification and manor house belong to different historical periods. If you are interested in architecture, this transition offers a concise guide to the history of the place.
Church and chapel
The Church of Saint-Colomban adds its own building history to this sequence. The present building was erected in 1884 on the site of an earlier church dating from 1727. The church also contains a 17th-century processional banner made of velvet and silk; it was listed as a historic monument on 13 December 1971. At Saint-Colomban, you can therefore distinguish two time periods: the present-day church building from the 19th century and a sacred object from the 17th century.
In Kerbiguet stands the Chapelle Saint-Pabu, Saint-Tugdual, built in the 18th century. Its furnishings include an altarpiece. The construction dates allow for a comparison with Saint-Colomban: the 18th century is the key reference point for the chapel, while the present church succeeded an earlier building dating from 1727. Visitors who include religious buildings in their travel plans can explore different building histories and details of their furnishings.
Manor house and circular trails
The Manoir An Noblans, Ty ar Bonniec can also be dated by the construction periods of its different parts. The northern building dates from the second half of the 16th century, and the western one from the first half of the 17th century. The dates thus refer to different parts of the building and different periods. Together with the manor house in the Breton Renaissance style on the hill, they offer another point of comparison for Brelidy’s architectural history.
For active days, Tro an daou dour offers three hiking and mountain-biking circular routes, most of which run through Brelidy. Both hiking and mountain biking are represented among the circular route options; check current conditions before setting out. The “Circuit à travers le Théoulas” also includes the Neolithic Menhir de Camarel. The menhir adds an archaeological dimension to the trail and may appeal to travelers who would like to combine outdoor activity with a prehistoric monument.
Where to stay in Brelidy
Château de Brélidy offers stays in a landscaped park covering 40 hectares. You can match this accommodation option to your interests in landscapes, architectural history or trails, and weigh up these different themes as you plan your stay.
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