Molac can be explored in two specific ways: through routes on foot or by bike, and through buildings with clearly identified historical features. If you are considering the town as a destination, you can decide how to spend your time there: on a route with a stated length or visiting individual landmarks in the town’s history.
Compare the hiking trail and cycle route
The Circuit du Lindeul is a 12 km hiking trail in Molac. It reaches the Arz River and follows the Voie Verte, a former railway line. The Arz River and the former railway line provide two distinct points of reference along the route. If you would like to explore on foot, you can take the stated distance into account when planning your route.
Another option is VĂ©lo Promenade No. 23: this 25 km cycle route passes through the municipalities of Pluherlin and Molac. The two distances are a useful starting point for comparison, but they refer to different activities: hiking on the Circuit and cycling on the VĂ©lo Promenade. Route details may change, so check the relevant route before setting out.
Church, town centre and Calvaire
The Church of Saint-Cyr et Sainte Julitte stands on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Arz Valley. The current Gothic church was built in 1873, replacing the former church dating from the 15th century. This building thus brings together a striking position above the valley and a clearly defined architectural history.
Several houses in the centre of Molac date from the 17th century. Alongside the church, they provide another point of reference for the town’s architectural history. The Calvaire de Molac, in turn, has different architectural features: it stands on a slope, is dominated by a tall wooden cross, and is reached by two stone stairways. Its location, cross and stairways describe the site more specifically than simply naming the Calvaire.
Two chapels, different historical details
The Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel in Lindeul is believed to have been associated with the Hospitallers of Saint John of Jerusalem, also known as the Knights of Malta. This tentative attribution remains a possibility. The Chapelle de L’Hermain houses an Ecce Homo statue dating from the 16th century. The distinction is clear when choosing cultural highlights: in Lindeul, it is a possible association with a religious order; in L’Hermain, it is a statue dated to the 16th century.
Menhir and event planning
The Menhir de la Pierre Longue is a 4.80 m-high granite menhir in the forest of Molac and is privately owned. There are paths nearby, and a car park is located at the start of the path. Take the private ownership into account when planning your visit, and check the current situation on site.
The Foire Exposition de Molac takes place on a five-hectare site with nearly 450 exhibitors. The programme and number of exhibitors may change. If you would like to plan your trip around the event, check the dates in advance.
Discover more destinations: Brandivy, Pluvigner, Pluméliau, Bohal, Langoëlan, Larmor-Baden, Camors, St Martin Sur Oust.
For the regional travel overview: Morbihan.
