In Lanester, trails along the Blavet sit alongside contemporary art, maritime history and a range of leisure activities. These attractions offer different ways to spend your time: a circular route follows the river, while parks, cultural venues and sports facilities each offer their own options for planning the day.
Trails and scenery along the Blavet
The Moulin du Plessis loop runs for about 7.7 kilometres along the Blavet and passes Saint-Guénaël. Another riverside site is the Kerhervy boat graveyard. Its vessels include tuna boats that were once based on the Île de Groix.
The Marais de la Goden is a 22.8-hectare sensitive natural area with saline and brackish wetlands. It offers a different experience from the riverside route and the boat graveyard. Check the latest information before planning a route there.
Art, theatre and local produce
The La Rotonde gallery is dedicated to contemporary art. Since opening in 1992, it has hosted nearly 200 exhibitions and artists. Its programme includes several exhibitions organised each year, guided tours and activities for all ages. As the programme may change, it is worth checking the latest dates before your trip.
The Kerhervy amateur theatre festival takes place in the open-air amphitheatre in late June or early July; exact dates may vary. If you are planning your trip around the festival, check the dates for the relevant year. The Kerhervy Market complements the cultural offering with a carefully selected range of local and handcrafted products. Market offerings may change.
Maritime heritage and architectural history
The Saint-Isidore timber yard is a remnant of the system for storing and preserving wood in water before it was sent to shipyards. The remains of the Kerhono fortifications were built in 1746 to defend the left bank of the Scorff. The railway viaduct over the Scorff was designed by Gustave Eiffel and inaugurated by Napoleon III in 1862. Two 37-metre-high granite pillars remain from the original Pont du Bonhomme.
The history of the chapels also spans different periods. The Chapelle de Locunel was rebuilt in the 18th century and restored in 1960; it houses a polychrome wooden statue of Saint Anne. The Romanesque Chapelle de St Guénaël dates from the 11th century and was restored in the 15th and 20th centuries. Its furnishings include two statues of the saint and two votive offerings. The Chapelle St Yves du Resto was rebuilt after the 1939–1945 war and contains remarkable polychrome statues.
Parks and activities
Parc du Plessis has paths, playgrounds, football pitches and a fitness trail. Visitors can enjoy walks, play and sports activities there. La Tyrolienne offers a different experience: this adventure park is set in a four-hectare forest and has twelve courses and a 150-metre mega zip line. It also offers outdoor Archery Tag for teams of four to 20 people. Sessions last 30 minutes or one hour; activity formats may change, so check the latest information.
Lanester’s 980-square-metre concrete skatepark is open and free to use all year round. It can be used for skateboarding and BMX, as well as roller skating and scooters. For ice sports, the Patinoire du Scorff has an 800-square-metre ice rink. It offers public skating sessions and lessons for beginners and experienced skaters. Check current operations, skating times and lessons before visiting. The Piscine Aqualane’s has a swimming pool, a water slide and massage jets; check its current operations before your trip as well.
Paddling in Lanester
The Lanester Canoë Kayak Club’s water sports centre is located at the Centre Nautique Gilles Gahinet, Rue du Bol d’Air, 56600 Lanester. The club runs a paddling school and offers recreational activities for adults as well as a Sport-Santé programme. If you plan to take part, check the latest contact details and arrangements in advance.
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