A preserved waterwheel at the Moulin du Mottay and the history of the Château de Beaumanoir give Evran two specific points of connection to architectural and local history. At the Canal d’Ille-et-Rance, pleasure boats and barges line the banks; “A dimanche sur le canal” offers another reason to visit, tied to a scheduled event. This lets you distinguish between historical building periods and a programme scheduled for a specific date.

Châteaux, mill and manor house: building periods in Evran

The Château de Beaumanoir was rebuilt in 1628 by the Peschart family after the earlier château was destroyed during the Wars of the League in the 16th century. This sequence of destruction and rebuilding gives the building a clear historical reference point. The château is listed as a historic monument and is open to the public. Check current access arrangements before your visit.

The Moulin du Mottay was rebuilt at the end of the 19th century after a fire in 1878; its waterwheel has been preserved. The Château du Mottay, also called Mottais, is a different building: its construction dates from the 16th to the 19th century, and it was largely rebuilt after a fire in the 19th century. The name Mottay therefore appears in connection with two different buildings with distinct historical features: the mill and its waterwheel, and the château with its long building history.

The Manoir de la Touche adds to these layers of history. Its oldest parts date from the late 16th century. It was extended in the first half of the 17th century and altered again in the 19th century. Its building history therefore cannot be reduced to a single year of construction. The Croix Macquerel also dates back to the 16th century. The cross stands on Avenue du Mottay, also known as the road to Plesder. The manor house and the cross represent different forms of historical heritage, whose dates partly overlap.

The dedication and building history of Église Saint Pierre

The dedication and building history of Église Saint Pierre also belong to different historical periods. The church has borne this dedication since 1156. Its building history includes a structure built around 1827 by Joseph Delion and alterations around 1847 by Jean Baptiste Delarocheaulion. The year 1156 therefore refers to the dedication, while the 19th-century dates relate to building work.

The Canal d’Ille-et-Rance and “A dimanche sur le canal”

At the Canal d’Ille-et-Rance in Evran, pleasure boats and barges line the banks. The programme for “A dimanche sur le canal” includes a market featuring local creatives and craftspeople. Food is also available on site, provided by participating associations and partner vendors; the programme also includes canoe trips and kayak outings on the canal. This brings crafts, food and water sports together within the framework of a specific event. The programme may change, so check the current date and what is on offer before making plans.

Discover more destinations: Hénansal, Tréglamus, Trédarzec, Kermoroc'h, Minihy-Tréguier, Plounérin, Langast, Pont-Melvez.

For the overview of the wider region: Côtes-D’armor.