A municipal woodland, an interpretive trail featuring artworks and traces of local history give Ploumagoar its varied character. The Bois de Kergré is known for its paths and natural setting, while Saint-Pierre, Sainte-Brigitte and the Fosse de Malaunay offer other ways to explore art, architectural history and remembrance. If you are looking for accommodation in Ploumagoar, you can start by considering which of these themes you would like to shape your stay.
Woodland paths and art in the Bois de Kergré
The Bois de Kergré is a municipal woodland covering about five hectares. A walking and hiking trail there has been accessible to people with reduced mobility since 2011. You should check the conditions on site before your visit. The woodland also has a 1.3-kilometre interpretive trail with works by professional artists installed permanently. Landscape and art are therefore equally part of what makes this place distinctive.
The Circuit de la Hulotte offers a different perspective on the landscape. Along the route, visitors can discover local fauna, flora and small-scale heritage. This includes a bread oven, a fountain and a washhouse in St-Hernin. While the Bois de Kergré’s interpretive trail incorporates permanently installed art, the Circuit highlights nature and rural heritage. The two descriptions therefore emphasise different aspects, without implying that they form a single route.
Architectural history and local remembrance
Saint-Pierre Church was built by Anfray between 1778 and 1788. Its bell tower was rebuilt in 1852, and the church was restored in 1933. Details inside also point to an older building history: the baptismal font is octagonal, with a face carved on each side. It is probably a remnant of the former church. This cautious interpretation is part of the font’s history; it does not turn the conjecture into a confirmed date.
The Sainte-Brigitte Chapel contains elements from an earlier 15th-century chapel. This offers another point of interest for visitors keen to explore architectural traces from different periods. The available information concerns the elements it contains, not the dating of the entire present-day chapel.
The Fosse de Malaunay is associated with a defining event of the Second World War and is an important site of local remembrance. In July 1944, twenty bodies were discovered there. The specific historical account and the site’s present-day significance as a place of remembrance go together, without requiring further details about the event.
Exhibitions and seasonal events
PloumExpo presents exhibitions by contemporary visual artists. The art forms on show include painting, sculpture, photography and video. Visitors can meet the artists and discover their work; workshops open to everyone are also available. The exhibitions and workshops on offer during your stay depend on the programme, so check in advance what is scheduled for your dates.
In 2026, the Ploumagoar Christmas market is scheduled for 27 and 28 November. Numerous local artisans will exhibit their creations there. As the programme may vary from year to year, it is a good idea to check the event dates and current offerings again before travelling.
Discover more destinations: Quemper Guezennec, Pédernec, Hénanbihen, Plouagat, Glomel, Saint-Maden, Trévron, Plussulien.
For the full travel guide: Côtes-D’armor.
