Saint-Antoine brings historic buildings into focus; the Boucle de St-Antoine follows sunken lanes and woodland paths to the shore of Lake Kerné Uhel. At the Toul Goulic gorges, granite erosion and the course of the Blavet create a different landscape. This gives you a choice of themes for planning your trip: village architecture, a named circular route and geology.
Chapels and village history
The village of Saint-Antoine includes a 15th-century chapel, a fountain and restored traditional houses that bear witness to its historic architecture. The subject therefore extends beyond a single building: the chapel, fountain and houses all contribute to the character of the village.
The founding act of the Notre-Dame du Guiaudet chapel is dated 1695; its completion is estimated to have been in 1712. The two dates refer to different things: the date of the founding act and an estimate of the completion date. The ruins of the Lannégant chapel in Lanrivain were designated a historic monument by decree of 18 August 1955. By contrast, only part of the Saint-Grégoire parish church in Lanrivain is protected as a historic monument. The buildings offer different points of interest: the village architecture of Saint-Antoine, a dated foundation and different forms of heritage protection.
Granite, woodland and water
At the Toul Goulic gorges, erosion of the granite rock created a jumble of boulders. The Blavet disappears beneath it for almost 300 metres. The distinctive feature is the interplay of rock and river: here, the Blavet runs beneath the rock for a long stretch. The wooded slopes of oak and beech are home to lush vegetation and, among other species, otters, Daubenton’s bats and the protected endemic Quimper snail. Geological formations and diverse wildlife can be found side by side.
A steep access path leads down from the Toul Goulic car park to the gorges. Suitable footwear may be needed for the descent; take the gradient into account when planning your visit. The Kerné Uhel dam provides another link between water and landscape: it created a 74-hectare lake along the Blavet.
The Boucle de St-Antoine circular walk
The Boucle de St-Antoine leads from Saint-Antoine along sunken lanes and through woodland to the shore of Lake Kerné Uhel. It is listed as PR Route No. 38 in the walking guide “Les Côtes-d’Armor… à pied” and is designated an FFRP circular route. This makes it a clearly named walking option, with a described route and the lakeshore as its destination.
The different natural features offer contrasting highlights: the Boucle is defined by its sunken lanes, woodland paths and route to the lakeshore; Toul Goulic is characterised by its jumble of granite boulders, the underground stretch of the Blavet and its wooded slopes. This distinction can help you choose between the walk and the geological feature based on your interests.
Another cultural perspective
Lieux mouvants is a place for discovery and encounters between nature lovers, people interested in culture, artists, creative people and scientific figures. The organisation is based in the municipality of Lanrivain, in the Côtes-d’Armor department. This approach complements the themes of architectural history and landscape with opportunities for exchange between people with different interests. When choosing Lanrivain for your stay, you can therefore distinguish between historic buildings, nature and a broader programme of cultural activities and encounters.
Discover more destinations: Trégrom, Moncontour, La Vicomté-Sur-Rance, Langourla, Léhon, Lezardrieux, Étables-Sur-Mer, Trémuson.
For the broader travel overview: Côtes-D’armor.
