In Lanmodez, historic buildings meet paths through the coastal landscape and places whose accessibility depends on the tides. When planning your visit, it is worth distinguishing between these different highlights: you can discover architecture and local history, as well as routes where distance, course or tidal conditions play a role.
Chapels, the Church and Older History
The Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Kermassac’h was founded in 1463 and rebuilt in 1753. A window created in 1990 by master glassmaker Budet commemorates the battle of 2 February 1591. The parish church of Saint-Maudez in Lanmodez dates from the 18th century and is built of slate and granite. The Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bonne-Nouvelle, built in 1736, is also among the town’s historic buildings.
A different aspect of local history connects the Fontaine Notre-Dame-de-Boan with the chapel of the same name nearby. According to local tradition, the spring is credited with healing children with diseased or underdeveloped lower limbs. The Allée couverte de Coalen, meanwhile, is a Neolithic megalithic monument. A small priory of Bégard Abbey stood on Île Maudez from the 12th century until the French Revolution. A large fish trap there dates back at least to the 15th century.
Paths, Coast and Tides
The routes offer different points of reference to help you choose: the Circuit des huîtres runs from Crec’h Jord to Île à Bois and is 8 km long. The new path from Beg Mélard runs from the coast to the town centre, through a market-gardening area and over a small plateau. The Boucle des 3 Chapelles passes through the hedgerows typical of Trégor, with their walls and hamlets, past former oyster-farming sites and on to Île Castel Yar, which is accessible at low tide. There are birdwatching spots along this route throughout the year.
For visits to two islands, the tides directly determine access. The Allée couverte de l’île Coalen lies in the tidal zone and is flooded at high tide. At low tide, you can walk from Traezh Coalen beach to Île Coalen and see the remains of a dolmen there. Access to Île Castel Yar is also tied to low tide. Check local tide information before planning either crossing.
Oyster Farming and Maritime Traces
Oyster farming is part of Lanmodez’s history: in 1980, the first artisanal oyster-farming area in the Côtes-d’Armor department was established at Min-ar-Goas, where there were several oyster farms. The name Circuit des huîtres fits this theme, though it does not imply a connection between the route and Min-ar-Goas. As a maritime landmark, the Moulin de Keraniou is visible from the channel between the northwest of Île de Bréhat and the Trich estuary. It is considered the last and oldest mill in Lanmodez.
Huîtres Chaumard offers an oyster bar and tastings seasonally, from 15 June to 15 September, Tuesday through Sunday. If you plan to visit, check the latest information beforehand. This helps distinguish the seasonal stop from the routes and historical themes described as available year-round.
Planning Your Stay
Start your search for hotels in Lanmodez by considering what you want your stay to focus on: chapels and megaliths, a route with a stated distance and endpoints, or the coastal landscape with its tide-dependent crossings. If your plans include ĂŽle Coalen or ĂŽle Castel Yar, treat low tide as a fixed planning requirement; for the oyster bar and tastings, keep the seasonal dates in mind.
Discover more destinations: Saint-Gelven, Saint-HĂ©len, PĂ©dernec, Plouisy, Pommerit-Jaudy, Trezelan, Henon, Plumaudan
For the broader travel overview: Côtes-D’armor.
