A 900-metre-long tunnel belonging to the Roman aqueduct of Vorgium lies beneath Kervoaguel Hill in Le Moustoir. The area also has a history of churches and chapels, as well as routes along the Nantes-Brest Canal. If you want to combine cultural history with outdoor activity during your stay, these different themes can shape your plans: from the towpath to a designated two-day hiking route.

Churches, chapels and their history

The Church of Saint-Juvénal was built at the beginning of the 16th century and completely restored in 1891. The choice of its patron saint is also historically interesting: Saint-Juvénal probably replaced Saint Guénaël, known in Breton as Sant Venal. This cautious interpretation links the names of two saints without presenting it as a certain explanation.

The roof frame of the Chapelle Sainte-Barbe bears the date 1683. At the Chapelle de la Croix-Neuve, a Baroque altarpiece offers a different clue to the past: it is older than the chapel building. The dates therefore refer to different structures and parts of buildings, not to a single construction period. Anyone interested in the development of religious architecture will find specific points here for comparison.

Wayside crosses and the aqueduct

The calvaires, or wayside crosses, also document different chapters of local history. The cross at the Calvaire de Kérantré is made of kersantite. It was replaced in 2005 after the previous cross was stolen. The Calvaire de Kerléon was erected by local residents in 1618, probably as part of a mission. The material, replacement and uncertain historical context each tell a different story about these monuments.

The Roman aqueduct of Vorgium includes a 900-metre-long tunnel beneath Kervoaguel Hill in Le Moustoir. It supplied Vorgium with water and is considered unique in Brittany. The Écluse du Moustoir lock, No. 190, was filled with water in 1842. It is accompanied by a small bridge on the towpath, 15 metres downstream. These structures represent different scales: the aqueduct is an underground structure built to supply water, while the lock relates to the history of the canal and a detail along the path.

Getting around the canal and local routes

Along the Nantes-Brest Canal, you can follow the towpath in Le Moustoir and explore the commune. For a longer hike, the GR® 37 is designated as a 46-kilometre route from Le Moustoir to the Forêt de Huelgoat; the route is planned over two days. This information helps distinguish a walk along the canal from a hike designed to take several days. Check trail conditions and signage before setting out.

The Vorgium aqueduct circular trail consists of three sections through the countryside. It is signposted from the car park opposite the church; blue markers lead to the sections at Pors-an-Plas, Hélesser and the Kervoaguel tunnel. As signage and the car park layout may change, it is advisable to check your bearings before setting off.

Activities and local mobility

For a different kind of activity, the municipal pump track can be used with any type of wheeled equipment. The Kreizi Karr mobility station is located opposite the town hall and provides four electric vehicles. The service is open to everyone and intended for occasional trips. If you want to include it in your plans, check the current terms of use in advance, as availability may change.

When choosing accommodation, you can consider which of these themes you want to shape your stay: historic buildings, the canal path or a longer hike. Le Moustoir offers different starting points for exploring these, without needing to combine the routes and monuments mentioned into a single walk.

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For the broader travel guide: Côtes-D’armor.