For a getaway in Lennon, several distinct interests are worth exploring: architectural history, a walking route and traces of canal transport. Sainte-Trinity Church is not only an architectural highlight, but also the starting point for the “La vallée de l’Aulne – Lennon” route in the town centre. Rosvéguen and the barge Victor add to the picture of the history of locks and canals. You can explore Lennon with a focus on whichever interests you most.
Sainte-Trinity Church: architectural history in the town centre
Sainte-Trinity Church was rebuilt in 1862 to plans by diocesan architect Joseph Bigot. Elements from the 16th and 17th centuries have also been preserved at the south portal. To understand the dates, it is worth distinguishing between them: 1862 refers to the rebuilding, while the two centuries refer to the older surviving parts of the portal. The building brings together different historical layers, although the rebuilding and the older elements do not date from the same period. If you are interested in architecture, the church offers a tangible starting point for considering these different dates together.
A walk starting at the church
The “La vallée de l’Aulne – Lennon” route is a walking route that starts at Sainte-Trinity Church in the town centre. Its stated starting point gives the walk a clear point of reference in Lennon. If you would like to include a walk in your stay, you can consider the church both as an architectural highlight and as the route’s starting point. The route is designated as a walk; check local conditions before setting out.
Rosvéguen lock complex and towpath bridge
The Rosvéguen lock complex in Lennon has been restored. It includes a towpath bridge. Together, the two structures bring the built features of the canal landscape to life: alongside the lock, there is also a bridge associated with the towpath. Those interested in structures and infrastructure can find a different way into local history here than through church architecture. Rosvéguen focuses on the lock complex and towpath bridge, while Sainte-Trinity Church, with its rebuilding and older portal elements, reflects the town’s architectural history.
The barge Victor and canal transport
The barge Victor was used to transport goods on the canal and was pulled by horses along the towpath. It can be seen at Pont de Ti Men, on the boundary between the communes of Lennon, Gouézec and Pleyben. The location makes clear that the site lies at the boundary between communes. Victor also tells the story of a specific form of canal transport: goods were carried on the water while horses pulled the barge along the towpath. If you are particularly interested in how canal transport worked, this barge offers a different point of entry from the surviving structures of the church and lock complex.
Plan breaks along the way
There are facilities for picnics and breaks along the Nantes-Brest Canal. Toilets are available at Pont de Ti Men. You can take these practical details into account when planning stops. As visitor facilities can change over time, check in advance whether the toilets at Pont de Ti Men and the picnic and rest facilities along the canal will be available when you visit.
Discover more destinations: Plomodiern, Plouyé, Plouescat, Lilia, Saint-Méen, Saint-Martin-Des-Champs, Berrien, Le Trévoux.
For the broader travel overview: Finistere.
