Historic buildings sit alongside a specific cycling route and dated hiking and food events in Bohal. Those focusing on architectural history will find several distinct traces from different periods; for an active option, there is a 29-kilometre cycling loop and a selection of event examples. When choosing your destination, you can weigh up whether heritage, a tour or a particular date should shape your stay.
Saint-Gildas Church and Historic Buildings
A deed of donation to Marmoutier Abbey mentioned the original Saint-Gildas Church as early as 1060. The church was rebuilt in the 18th century. Its floor plan is in the shape of a Latin cross, with a single nave. The early written reference, the later reconstruction and the distinctive floor plan each offer a different perspective on the building’s history.
The church cemetery includes a cross dating from the 15th or 16th century. A Calvary is depicted on one side and a Pietà on the other. The two motifs can therefore be compared directly on a single monument. The documented building phases of the manors also differ: the manor also known as Château de Rocarant is a former residence from the 17th century that retains a 16th-century stair tower. Manoir La Ville des Prés was built in the 16th century; only its remains survive. A damaged Gallic stele stands in front of the manor.
Chapel and Mill
Chapelle Saint-Charles belonged to Manoir du Portal, which no longer exists. To visit, you can ask for the key at Bohal Town Hall or from Mme Gernier, whose house is next to the chapel by the road. Confirm these key arrangements before your visit.
Moulin de la Béraudaie can be viewed from the outside all year round. Reach it by taking the municipal path to the small bridge. The first documented millers are recorded in 1701, and flour production ended in 1960. The dates are 259 years apart: 1701 refers to the early record of millers, while 1960 marks the end of flour production. This keeps the documented dates and their distinct contexts clear.
Cycling Routes and Dated Events
Vélo-promenade loop 17 starts at the former Malestroit railway station and passes through Bohal. It is 29 kilometres long and rated “soutenu” (challenging). When choosing your route, consider both the distance and this rating, and check the current signposting before setting out. The route named Route fleurie, balades d’Oust à Brocéliande in 2015 also passes through Bohal. Check locally whether it is currently promoted or signposted.
Hiking and cycling events are also associated with specific editions. In 2024, Rando Bohal’aise followed paths through the landscapes of the Bohal forest. The Bohal’aise event included hiking, cycling and mountain biking routes in 2024. The eleventh edition of Rando la Bohalaise took place in 2025; a twelfth edition was announced for 14 June 2026.
The 28 June 2026 edition of Balade Gustative featured a seven-kilometre route starting at Chapelle du Portal, with five food stops. This event example therefore combines a set route distance with several stops. Laboh Festival was first held in 2025; a second edition was announced for 2026. The dates mentioned relate to these specific editions and do not guarantee future event dates.
The buildings offer historical points of reference, while the cycling loop has a specific distance and the events have their own editions. You can consider these topics separately when making your decision: would you mainly like to understand the architectural styles and traces of history, consider a designated cycling route, or plan your trip around an event? For Chapelle Saint-Charles, confirming the key arrangements in advance is also part of planning your visit.
Discover more destinations: Caudan, Langoëlan, Plescop, Crach, Pluméliau, Damgan, Plougoumelen, Saint-Tugdual.
For the broader travel guide: Morbihan.
