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A walk from chapels to mills

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A walk from chapels to mills

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4.6

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A walk from chapels to mills

02:20

8.93km

60m

Hiking

This hike explores the country of Paul Gauguin. The beauty of the landscapes of the Laïta River and the mouth of the Pouldu have welcomed many artists including the very famous French post-impressionist.

The first part of the route goes inland to discover the chapel of Saint-Maudet which inspired Gauguin…

by Explore France

Last updated: June 3, 2024

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316 m

Chapel of Our Lady of Peace

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Dating from the 16th century, this chapel originally came from Nizon (Pont-Aven) before being moved here in 1956. It houses stained glass windows by Alfred Manessier and Jean Le Moal.

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Saint-Maudet chapel

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The Saint-Maudet chapel was built in the 15th century then enlarged during the 17th century. It was built of cut stone, schist and granite. Gauguin repeatedly made him his model in his works.

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4.16 km

Kercousquet Mill

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The Kercousquet mill dates from 1535. It stopped operating in 1936. It was restored between 1991 and 1996 by an association using stones from old surrounding houses. Tours are now organized.

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7.52 km

Anchor of the fishing trawler Le Julien Quéré

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Near Bellangenêt beach is the anchor of the trawler Le Julien Quéré, which caught fire and ran aground here on January 21, 1995 while trying to rescue another boat. The crew was rescued by the French Navy.

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7.74 km

Bellangenêt Beach

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Bellangenêt beach concentrates the charms of Brittany. Fine sand, rocky coasts nearby... It is easily accessible and is monitored during the summer.

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8.93 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.68 km

1.91 km

1.77 km

1.42 km

140 m

Surfaces

3.34 km

2.36 km

2.14 km

896 m

140 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Monday 18 May

17°C

12°C

91 %

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March 14, 2024

This hike explores the country of Paul Gauguin. The beauty of the landscapes of the Laïta River and the mouth of the Pouldu have welcomed many artists including the very famous French post-impressionist.
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The first part of the route goes inland to discover the chapel of Saint-Maudet which inspired Gauguin

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A walk from chapels to mills

Chapel of Our Lady of Peace

Saint-Maudet chapel

Kercousquet Mill

Anchor of the fishing trawler Le Julien Quéré

Bellangenêt Beach

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