The best traffic-free bike rides around Plouzané

Easy hike, beautiful scenery.

Phare de Saint-Mathieu is the name of a lighthouse in the village of Saint-Mathieu on the Saint-Mathieu Point in Plougonvelin in the Finistère department. It was built on the site of the former Saint-Mathieu Abbey. Its theoretical range is 29 nautical miles, which is approximately 55 kilometers. Together with the Kermorvan lighthouse, it indicates the Passage du Four (Chenal du Four), an important north-south passage from or to the Iroise Sea, which runs between the mainland and the island of Ouessant, thus saving about two days of travel time. In conjunction with the Portzic lighthouse, it illuminates the entrance to the Bay of Brest. The lighthouse has been listed as a French Historic Monument since May 23, 2011. It is open to the public. Just west of the lighthouse is the Sémaphore de la Pointe Saint-Mathieu.

Unfortunately, there's no restaurant. But the Breton cakes and biscuits are divine.

Very nice, too bad it's far from me

After the collapse of the Locmaria church in 1749, new construction was necessary. It began in 1759 and was completed in 1769, the date on the bell tower. Some additional work was carried out in 1773-1774. It was renovated between 1994 and 1996; following a storm, the roof was redone at that time. To the left of the high altar stands the old statue of Our Lady of Lanvénec, the beautiful Virgin Mother, crushing the serpent beneath her feet. The three statues of Ecce Homo, Saint Michael, and Saint Margaret trampling the dragon are also of ancient design. The baptismal font, dating from 1530, and the Virgin Mary outside are listed as Historic Monuments. Saint-Sané Locmaria-Plouzané comes from the Breton "Loc Maria" (place dedicated to Mary) and "Plou" (parish) from "Saint-Sané." Like its neighbor Plouzané, it was founded by Saint-Sané, who emigrated from Ireland in the 5th century, in a stone trough. He landed with his disciples on the Perzell beach, near Bertheaume, in the commune of Plougonvelin. They advanced inland and stopped in the thick Lucos forest on the site of a pagan temple. Saint-Sané, after converting the population, transformed it into an oratory and dedicated it to the Virgin Mary. The wood then took the name "Coat ar C'hras" (the wood of grace). The menhirs in the region were Christianized during this time. This is why they are topped with crosses. Legend has it that Saint-Sané, after having evangelized the region, returned to die in Ireland around 480

The church of Plouzané is dedicated to Saint Sané, who can be identified with Senan, a bishop who came from Ireland in the 6th century to evangelize the Breton peninsula. Built on the probable site of an ancient temple, nothing remains of the earlier edifice. The current church, the work of Pierre Besnard, a civil engineer, dates from 1781 and was restored after damage in 1944. The overall plan exudes a severe nobility. The nave, with three aisles and four bays, widens into the transepts and choir, which end in semicircles. The space is divided by eighteen square piers supporting semicircular arches. The pavement is composed of numerous reused tombstones. The west portal is a monumental construction with Doric columns with a triangular pediment and, above, a circular floor with a balustrade, square tower and pyramidal spire framed by pinnacles.

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The Petit Minou lighthouse is a 26-metre-high lighthouse that indicates the way to Brest by entering the harbour. Like the other towers along the coast, it enhances the already magnificent landscape of the Breton coast.