A Hernot-type granite cross, the neo-Gothic Saint-Maudez parish church and trails by Étang du Poulloguer give Coatascorn a clear cultural and natural focus. Different questions may shape your plans: are you more interested in architectural styles and sculpture, mainly looking to explore on foot, or hoping to combine the two? The crosses differ in material and depiction; when choosing a trail, its destination and approximate length can help guide your choice.

Churches, Crosses and Mills

Saint-Maudez parish church was rebuilt in 1885–1886 to plans by diocesan architect Ernest Le Guerrannic. Its nave is single-aisled and neo-Gothic; it also has a Beaumanoir-type bell tower. A single-aisled layout means that the nave has one aisle. Together with the bell tower, this makes it possible to consider both the church’s architectural style and its structure.

The crosses also show differences in form and imagery. The Garnel mission cross is a Hernot granite cross featuring a sculpted Christ and an INRI scroll. The Kernévez wayside cross depicts Christ in relief on the front; a Madonna and Child appear on the reverse. The Harz wayside cross probably dates from the first half of the 17th century. Christ is rendered in bas-relief on its finial cross. The inscription on the cemetery cross in Coatascorn gives the date 1877; this granite cross is also of the Hernot type. The materials, reliefs and figures thus offer different points of comparison.

The mills add to the picture of architectural history and former uses. The Brélantec watermill is dated 1871. The old mill in the Poulloguer valley retains its mill wheel and water channel. It was used to scutch flax until the beginning of the 20th century. The date is the main point of interest for one mill, while the other brings its technical features and a former activity together.

Trails and regional orientation

The Circuit de la Vallée du Poulloguer passes through Coatascorn and then returns to Étang du Poulloguer. There is also a themed trail of about 1.5 km by the Étang. These details help with different planning questions: the Circuit gives its route and destination, while the themed trail’s approximate length is especially specific. Factor the distance into your schedule and set a pace to suit your preferences.

Les Animaux du Bois is an educational farm that brings nature and animals together. Visitors can explore its 12-hectare grounds on foot. A trail about 2 km long winds through the forest from one animal enclosure to the next. Unlike the themed trail by the Étang, this description includes both the forest and the enclosures as well as the approximate distance. So compare the trails by length and theme; the distances alone do not determine a set walking time. As practical details may change, check visiting arrangements in advance.

The D8 between Guingamp and La Roche-Jaudy is a road link for the Jaudy valley: the valley can be reached via this road.

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