If you choose Gurunhuel for a stay, you can combine cultural history and outdoor activity by exploring specific places and routes. The Chapelle Saint Fiacre in Poul-Brennec and the Notre-Dame Church showcase different architectural features; the cemetery is also home to the Calvaire triple with its three crosses. For outdoor activities, you can choose between a mountain biking route and a yellow-marked route, each with different distances and estimated times. This lets you plan your day according to whether you are more interested in architectural history or being active.
Construction Phases at the Chapelle Saint Fiacre
The architecture of the Chapelle Saint Fiacre in Poul-Brennec reflects several construction phases. The transept and nave walls date from the end of the 15th century, and the choir from the second half of the 16th century. The tracery dates to the end of the 16th century. The west façade dates from the end of the 17th century, and the bell tower from the beginning of the 18th century; the north and south arcades were renovated in the 18th century. This sequence shows that the building's components belong to different periods. The main structure combines slate and granite, and the roof is also made of slate. The chapel is listed as a historic monument. If you are interested in architecture, you can look at the materials and the sequence of dated building components together here.
Floor Plan and Altar at Notre-Dame
The Notre-Dame Church in Gurunhuel adds another floor plan and a distinctive feature to the picture. Its floor plan follows a Latin cross, meaning that the church's layout is cross-shaped. Inside is a polychrome wooden altar with six carved panels depicting scenes from the childhood of Christ. The panels combine woodcarving with religious imagery, while the floor plan describes the building's layout. Since 1926, the church has been listed in the supplementary inventory of historic monuments.
The Calvaire triple in the Cemetery
The Calvaire triple stands in the cemetery in Gurunhuel, and its three crosses define its form. It is open to visitors free of charge at any time of year. Nevertheless, check local access conditions before travelling. As another point of cultural and historical interest, the Calvaire complements the churches and chapels with a distinctive monument in the cemetery.
Two Routes with Different Estimated Times
The mountain biking route “Station VTT n°14 – circuit du Roudour” is 15 kilometres long, of moderate difficulty and takes about two hours. It starts at Gurunhuel town hall. The yellow-marked route “Entre sommet et fond de vallée – Gurunhuel” is also of moderate difficulty, covers 12 kilometres and takes about three hours; it starts in front of the town hall. The comparison is therefore not just about distance: the mountain biking route is longer, while more time is allowed for the shorter yellow route. When planning your day, consider both the route length and the approximate duration. Some sections of the yellow route may be muddy seasonally; take this into account when planning.
View Towards Miniou
Towards the hamlet of Miniou, a short walk leads to a panoramic view over the LĂ©guer valley.
Discover more destinations: Andel, Hengoat, Saint-Clet, Plounévez-Quintin, Pléneuf-Val-André, Les Champs-Géraux, Langrolay-Sur-Rance, Pléhérel-Plage
For the main travel guide: Côtes-D’armor.
