At Étang du Moulin Neuf, Tréméoc’s natural side takes centre stage; the chapels and Eglise Saint-Alour offer a glimpse into the area’s architectural history. Hiking trails, a mountain biking route and specific architectural details provide different points of focus when planning your stay.

By the Étang: Hiking, Birds and Night Fishing

Étang du Moulin Neuf, also known as Toul Dour Bénard, is a 65-hectare drinking water reservoir located within the municipalities of Tréméoc and Plonéour-Lanvern. An 8 km hiking trail runs around the Étang. The Circuit l'Etang du Moulin Neuf also circles the body of water. This easy hike is 15 km long and starts at Place de la mairie in Tréméoc. The 8 km and 15 km route lengths provide different options for planning; the Circuit also has a named starting point and is classified as an easy hike. Along the circuit, you may spot coots, gulls, great crested grebes and swans, among other birds; the route passes through a shaded setting. Night fishing for carp is permitted at the Étang with a fishing licence. If you plan to fish, check the applicable fishing rules before you leave and make sure to allow for the required licence.

The Boucle VTT n°3 Moulin Neuf offers a different perspective on the surrounding area. The mountain biking route starts at the town hall car park in Tréméoc, crosses the Bigouden countryside to Étang du Moulin Neuf and continues through the historic town of Pont-l’Abbé. The inhabited bridge is one of the route’s named landmarks. Alongside the waterside hikes, this is a cycling route connecting the countryside with a historic urban area. For your day’s plans, the options therefore differ both in how you get around and in their stated distances and destinations.

Chapels and Church Architecture

Chapelle Saint-Sébastien is a rural chapel dating from the 16th century and dedicated to Saint Sebastian. It has a granite stone calvary cross, also from the 16th century, with a Pietà carved in stone. A decree dated 16 August 1971 listed the chapel as a historic monument. Its dedication, cross and protected status give the building several specific historical associations.

Eglise Saint-Alour dates from the 17th century. It preserves four pillars from the predecessor building of the Pont-Croix school; elements of this earlier building date from the late 14th century. The church also has carved beam ends, some of which are polychrome. The surviving features thus bring together different periods: the 17th-century church and older elements dating back to the late 14th century.

Two private manor houses also have their own architectural details. The private Manoir de Lestrémec has a small chapel, built in 1643 and restored in 2007. The private Manoir de la Coudraie has eight monumental pillars dating from the 17th century. They feature grimacing faces and heraldic lions and are topped with funerary urns. The private status of both properties is important when considering these historic features.

A Note on Bus Services

Tréméoc is not served by coach services. The nearest stop to the town centre is Ty Robin in the neighbouring municipality of Combrit; BreizhGo routes 956 and 957 run from there. As routes and stops may change, check your connection before you leave. These specific details about bus services can help you decide whether hiking, cycling or architectural history will be the focus of your stay.

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