Coadout can be explored through two distinct interests: the 8.6-kilometre Sant Iltud – Coadout walking trail and cultural sites with clearly datable histories. If you choose the village for a short stay, you can therefore weigh up time outdoors against historical themes. Château du Bois de la Roche, its chapel and the Saint Iltud spring represent different points in time; the walking trail adds its own landscape highlights with wooded areas and viewpoints.
Walking Trail and Landscape
The Sant Iltud – Coadout route starts at the car park by Coadout town hall. It is 8.6 kilometres long and is a circular route. Along the way, it passes through wooded areas and reaches viewpoints. This gives you a practical way to include the landscape in your travel plans, rather than focusing your stay exclusively on cultural sites.
You can include the circular walk as a separate activity in your day’s plans. Before setting out, check local trail conditions and access at the stated starting point. The route’s length and circular layout give it a clear framework; how much time you allow for it depends on your own plans. If you want to spend time outdoors as well as discover history, Coadout offers two different ways to shape your stay.
Château, Chapel and Saint Iltud
Château du Bois de la Roche was built in the mid-19th century by the Rolland du Roscoët family. It was constructed on the site of an older château and a fortress that had burned down around 1489. The site therefore brings together different historical periods: an earlier complex and the 19th-century château. The Château chapel dates from 1856 to 1860, making it possible to date it more precisely.
The Saint Iltud spring also has its own date: it dates from 1656, making it older than the Château and its chapel. These dates form a clearly distinguishable sequence for a cultural and historical tour of Coadout’s heritage. The grave of Breton writer Yves Le Moal, also known as Erwan Ar Moal, is also in Coadout cemetery. The history of the château, religious heritage and literature offer different points of interest if you want to get to know the village through more than just its landscape.
Saint Iltud features in the route’s name, at the spring and in the Pardon. The Pardon in honour of Saint Iltud is generally celebrated on the second Sunday in July; Mass is usually held at 6 p.m. on the eve. As the exact date needs to be checked each year, it is advisable to confirm the dates locally before travelling in July.
July: Religious Pardon and Community Festival
The traditional Fête communale de Coadout also takes place in July. Its 2026 programme included boules competitions and a meal featuring roast pork. These activities were part of this festival and offer a specific glimpse of the event; they do not represent a general dining offer in the village. If you are planning a trip for a later year, check the relevant event dates and programme details locally in advance.
The Pardon and the Fête communale are two different July events: a religious celebration with Mass usually held on the eve, and a community festival featuring the competitions and meal mentioned for 2026. This distinction is useful when choosing when to travel. The château and literary themes, as well as the walking trail, are not tied to these July dates and each offers a different way to explore Coadout.
Discover more destinations: Le Hinglé, Saint-Pôtan, Binic, Trédarzec, Lannion, Coëtlogon, Pleudihen-Sur-Rance, Lanvollon.
For the broader travel overview: Côtes-D’armor.
