Plémet can be discovered through its landscape, crafts and architectural history. The Lié valley borders the town to the west. Its historical themes range from a Roman road link to chapels and crosses dating from various centuries. When planning your trip, it is worth distinguishing these historical traces from today’s activities.
Landscape and activities
The Base Sports Nature de Pont Querra offers canoe trips for people of all ages. Operating arrangements may vary seasonally; check what is on offer before your trip. Another option is the Balade du Vau Blanc: the route follows the Lié River and tells the story of local ironworking. This offers a choice between two different experiences—canoeing on the one hand, and a route connected to the river landscape and craft history on the other.
Iron, linen and older routes
The Forge Saint-Eloi, le Vaublanc was founded in 1675 by François de Farcy. Another strand of the area’s economic and craft history leads to the Abbaye de Lanthénac in La Ferrière. The monks helped Plémet flourish again by spreading flax cultivation and processing it into linen. Ironworking and linen therefore represent different activities, each telling a different part of the local story.
A Roman road link is another part of the area’s history: the road towards Coëtlogon is a section of the route between Corseul and Vannes. It adds an older trace in the landscape to the stories of iron and linen. Together, these themes offer different ways to get to know Plémet beyond its religious buildings.
Chapels, crosses and building periods
The Chapelle Saint-Lubin was built in the 16th century; it has a monumental cross dating from the 17th century. The Chapelle Saint-Jacques was built in 1872 to plans by Maignan, an architect from Saint-Brieuc. It is partially protected as a historic monument; it was listed on 22 February 1927. The Saint-Jacques cross in Plémet is another protected landmark: it dates from the 18th century and was placed under monument protection by decree on 22 February 1927.
The 19th-century building history can be seen in other buildings. The Église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul was built from 1894 to 1896 to plans by the architect Ernest Le Guerranic. The Chapelle Saint-Sauveur in Saint-Sauveur-le-Bas was rebuilt in 1895. By comparison, the Chapelle Saint-Lubin dates from much earlier; these different dates bring Plémet’s various building periods to life.
Pilgrim routes and the Pardon Saint-Sauveur
Historic pilgrim routes through Plémet were lined with chapels that served as resting places for pilgrims. This former role gives the chapels another dimension beyond their architectural history: they were also part of the routes taken by pilgrims. The Pardon Saint-Sauveur is celebrated in Plémet on the first Sunday in July and includes a mass. As this is a recurring celebration, check the programme for the relevant year before travelling.
Whether your interest lies in historic buildings, traces of local crafts or an activity on the Lié, Plémet offers several distinct themes to help you choose your stay.
Discover more destinations: Tréguier, Pleud Aniel, Plélan-Le-Petit, Pont-Melvez, Pleudihen-Sur-Rance, Saint-Carreuc, Trévéneuc, Saint-Adrien
For the main travel overview: Côtes-D’armor.
