A 16-hectare pond, historic chapels and manor houses give Plounérin several distinct reasons to visit. At the Étang du Moulin Neuf, nature watching and fishing go hand in hand with specific facilities; a GPS treasure hunt adds a route with clearly defined age groups. The heritage ranges from chapels to manor houses and a church with limited visiting opportunities. When planning your trip, consider whether you want to focus on time by the water, an activity with a specified route length, or historic buildings.
At the Étang du Moulin Neuf: watch nature and go fishing
The Étang du Moulin Neuf covers 16 hectares and is fed by the River Yar. From the Kerliziri car park, you can reach Ty Kerliziri, a covered picnic area, toilets and the observation hide; check the condition of the facilities before you arrive. From the car park by the dam, you can reach the fishing area, which has three wooden platforms. There you can fish for white fish as well as predators such as perch and pike. Check local regulations before fishing. From the observation hide, you can discreetly watch overwintering birds; with a little patience, otters may also be spotted.
A GPS treasure hunt with two age groups
The GPS treasure hunt “Un trésor sous les sabots” follows a 3.5-kilometre nature trail. It offers separate difficulty levels for children under eight and children aged eight and over. Both the route length and age groups are therefore clearly specified for planning purposes. If you are looking for an activity with a stated distance, you can compare these details with nature watching at the Étang: the treasure hunt focuses on the route and difficulty level, while the waterside offers the possibility of spotting birds and otters as well as fishing.
Chapels and protected buildings
The Chapelle Notre-Dame de Bon-Voyage and the nearby oratory were listed as historic monuments by decree on 31 March 1926. The Chapelle de la Clarté has a different historical connection: it was built in the 17th century and belonged to the former lordship of Lesmoal. At the Manoir de Keraëz, the entrance portal, east gable and turrets were listed as historic monuments in 1926. The listing explicitly names these architectural features.
The manor house and dovecote of Lesmoal are protected as historic monuments. Guided tours cover the exterior areas and the walled flower garden; visiting opportunities may vary seasonally. The manor house was restored around 1547 by Morice de Meur and his wife, Julienne de Quelen. Features associated with the house include Gothic style, an elaborately decorated double gate and a large flax barn.
Visits subject to seasonal conditions
Access to the Église Saint-Nérin is very limited: it is open only during services and Mass, or by request to the municipal administration. Seasonal free visits are also possible as part of Léguer en Fête events. If you plan to include the church in your itinerary, check whether one of these opportunities falls within your travel dates.
The Tro de Lann Droën includes a viewpoint overlooking a pond surrounded by heathland, where you may be able to watch birds. Here, views of the pond and heathland come with the possibility of birdwatching.
Discover more destinations: Le Leslay, Loscouët-Sur-Meu, Merdrignac, Lannion, Kerbors, Saint-Gilles-Vieux-Marché, Henon, Canihuel
For the wider travel overview: Côtes-D’armor.
