The best road cycling routes around Plouzané

A beautiful walk with a magnificent view.

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

Best view of the harbor and the cable car.

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.

a must for all cyclists completing the Flèche de France of the same name

The current church was designed by Frézier and built between 1740 and 1749. The chapel was erected as a parish church by Gouyon de Vaudurant (Bishop of Léon) on May 16, 1750, separate from that of Saint-Pierre-Quilbignon. Depicted in a very simple Jesuit style, due to a lack of resources, the church consists of a nine-bay nave and side aisles; the gable facade has a semicircular arch. Relatively spared from the destruction of World War II, it is today the oldest church in Brest. The statue of Our Lady of Recouvrance, above the right-hand side altar, is one of the rare religious works by Yves Collet. In the courtyard, there is a commemorative monument made of Kersanton stone, surmounted by a kneeling statue of Abbot Y. M. Queinnec, the work of Yann Larc'hantec.

A cozy place for a sugar break... when you're out of fuel. The only place open on Sundays. The owner Nelly, very friendly, is used to seeing cyclists. Thanks to her for her hospitality