Le Hinglé brings together granite history, village architecture and the Sentiers du Guinefort. La Pyrie stands as a reminder of past quarrying, while the Maison du Peuple reflects the social role of quarry life and its present-day use as an exhibition space; the trail runs alongside the Guinefort stream. When planning your trip, you can weigh up time spent exploring the area's local and industrial history against time on the trail.

Granite quarrying and workers’ lives

Four smithies dating from the late 19th century have been preserved at the La Pyrie granite quarry. The quarry produced polished granite for tombstones until the 1960s. La Pyrie also supplied the materials needed to build the lighthouse at Penzance in England. The quarry’s history thus stretches from its preserved smithies to a specific construction project in England.

The Maison du Peuple adds the social aspects of quarry life to the area’s industrial history. It was inaugurated in 1937 at the initiative of the quarry workers’ union and served as a meeting place, social hub and home for quarry workers. Today, it is used as an exhibition hall. Its former community functions and current use for exhibitions sit side by side. If you are interested in specific exhibitions, check the latest information in advance.

Village centre and architectural history

The village centre consists of several groups of adjoining houses. They generally face south and are arranged around a shared courtyard. The Church of Saint-Barthélémy was built in 1847 and has a Latin-cross floor plan. This provides a contrast between two architectural features: the arrangement of several houses around a courtyard and the cross-shaped floor plan of a single church. In a Latin-cross floor plan, the longitudinal axis is longer than the transverse axis.

Pont-Ruffier and Les Vaux

The Pont-Ruffier dam was built in 1971 to create a constant water reserve. Its construction led to the flooding of the then-abandoned village of Les Vaux. The dam’s history thus links its role as a water reserve with a change in the area’s settlement history.

Walking the Sentiers du Guinefort

The Sentiers du Guinefort stretch for 26 kilometres alongside the Guinefort stream. Several route options cater to hikers from beginner to advanced level. The total distance describes the trail, while the route options help you plan for different experience levels. If you are planning a hike, choose the option that suits you and check current trail conditions in advance.

Crêpes and galettes to take away

The Crêperie du Hinglé offers crêpes and galettes to take away. If you want to include this in your plans, check the latest service details in advance.

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For the wider travel overview: Côtes-D’armor.