Neulliac can be explored through two distinct interests: trails and waterways, and the history of its chapels. The Blavet borders the village to the west, and the Nantes-Brest Canal to the southeast. There are also two walking trails and a link from the La Vélodyssée cycle route to the village centre. If you are looking for accommodation in Neulliac, you can first consider whether you would prefer to devote your stay to walking or to the architectural and artistic histories of the chapels.

Walking Trails, River and Canal

Neulliac has two walking trails managed by the relevant services of Pontivy Communauté. The Blavet and the canal provide a sense of direction: the river forms the western boundary of the village, and the canal the southeastern boundary. Each circular route has two listed starting points. The Circuit des chapelles entre canal et Blavet starts at Rue du Stade or at Étangs du Roz. The Circuit du Blavet canalisé also starts at Rue du Stade, or alternatively at the Boloré lock.

The names place different emphasis on the surroundings: the first circular route’s title mentions the chapels, the canal and the Blavet, while the second focuses on the canalised Blavet. Rue du Stade is a possible starting point for both; alternatively, you can choose between Étangs du Roz and the Boloré lock. Route information may be updated, so it is advisable to check the latest guidance before setting out.

Cyclists also have a specific connection to the village: La Vélodyssée includes a link to Neulliac village centre. This is a separate planning reference that complements the two walking trails, without implying that the cycle route is the same as either circular route.

Chapels with Different Histories

The Chapelle Notre-Dame de Carmès is listed as a historic monument. Jean du Porzo had it built sometime between about 1470 and 1500. Its 15th-century vault is particularly striking: it depicts the martyrdom of Saint Catherine of Alexandria and a choir of angels playing music. Carmès is therefore a cultural and historical highlight where the construction period and the imagery can be considered together.

Other chapters of history take centre stage at the Chapelle Saint-Samson. It was listed as a historic monument in 2021 and restored around 1830. Next to the chapel, on the banks of the Perchenic stream, are two wells facing one another. The listing, the restoration and the distinctive arrangement of the wells are three separate details to look out for.

The Chapelle Saint-Éloi, in turn, was rebuilt in 1885 on the site of an older chapel. Its associated well also has a history of its own: in 1995, it was moved closer to the sanctuary. Comparing the chapels reveals different points of interest: the vault and its depictions at Carmès, the restoration and wells at Saint-Samson, or the building history and relocated well at Saint-Éloi.

These differences make it easier to choose a focus for your visit: you can follow the 15th-century depictions, the history of a restored building, or the connection between a chapel and a well. Together with the named starting points for the circular routes, they provide a clear framework for exploring Neulliac according to your interests.

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For the regional travel overview: Morbihan.