A prehistoric dolmen, a church with Renaissance motifs and hiking trails along the edge of the forest give La Chapelle-Neuve a distinctive character. The town combines cultural and historical attractions with two hiking routes of different lengths. When planning, it is helpful to decide first whether to focus on individual architectural and artistic features or on a shorter or longer hike. The information on distance and duration makes this distinction clear without requiring you to follow a fixed itinerary.

Dolmen, Church and Chapels

The Dolmen du Roh-Du in the Floranges Forest dates from the 4th millennium BC and is listed as a historic monument. Access is signposted from the centre of La Chapelle-Neuve; check the signs when you arrive. The Circuit du Goyerdon is near the dolmen, and an 800 m detour from the route leads to it. This makes it easy to include the archaeological site in your hiking plans.

The church of La Chapelle-Neuve is also listed as a historic monument. Its polygonal choir was built in the first quarter of the 16th century. Polygonal means that the choir has several sides. Renaissance motifs can be seen on the door surrounds. The church therefore draws attention both to the shape of its interior and to the decorative details around its entrances.

The Chapelle de Locmaria has the ground plan of a Latin cross. A sculpted group stands at the calvary; it is listed in the supplementary inventory of historic monuments. Every summer, a Pardon pilgrimage celebration is held at the chapel. Its architecture, religious sculpture and recurring tradition provide different cultural points of interest.

Another chapter in the history of local architecture concerns Notre-Dame de la Fosse: the Lords of Rohan built a new chapel in their fief of Plumelin, which was rebuilt at the end of the 16th century. These two stages—its construction and later rebuilding—give the chapel its own historical significance.

Hiking and Scenery

The Circuit du Goyerdon is a one-hour hike in the centre of the commune and runs along the edge of the forest. It starts at the car park in the village of Kervolanec; check the car park conditions on site. Trail conditions may vary depending on the season.

The Goyerdon stream is also part of the landscape. It is home to trout and salmon. The stream is a tributary of the Tarun, winds through a steep-sided valley and reveals numerous rock formations along its course. The stream, valley and rock formations offer another natural point of interest when planning your trip, regardless of the stated duration of the route.

The Circuit du Roh-Du offers a different time commitment: the route is 12 km long, takes an estimated three hours and is of moderate difficulty. It leads to the Fontaine Notre-Dame de la Fosse. Check trail conditions before setting out. Compared with the one-hour hike on the Circuit du Goyerdon, this route requires considerably more walking time; its approximate duration and distance help you choose between the two options based on the time available.

The Floranges Forest is suitable for walks and hikes. Route guides are available from the tourist office. You can follow a specific route or simply enjoy the forest as a setting for a walk.

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