Plouguenast-Langast is a commune in Côtes-d'Armor, Brittany, 13 km northeast of Loudéac.
It was officially created on January 1, 2019 following the merger of Plouguenast (1,855 inhabitants), to the west of the territory, and Langast (637 inhabitants), to the east.
The new entity is 55 km² wide, crossed by the course of the Lié.
Having preserved its agricultural vocation, Plouguenast-Langast has a green and discreetly hilly environment. Hiking enthusiasts are delighted there, while enjoying a range of quality cultural and sporting leisure activities and a rich heritage.
With some 2,500 inhabitants, this active town typical of the Breton countryside has something to seduce inland while remaining close to the bay of Saint-Brieuc, only half an hour's drive away.
Comprising two poles and several hamlets, the locality is rich in civil and religious heritage of character.
In Plouguenast, the church of Saint-Pierre (known as the Vieux Bourg) was rebuilt in the 15th century on the site of an older building. The nave with its stained glass windows are from the 16th century, the arms of the transept and the choir date from the 17th century and the porch was fitted out in the 18th century. Symbol of the prosperity of the parish when other villages had only one chapel, the church is unfortunately very damaged after the Revolution. The city councilors having chosen to build from 1834 a new place of worship outside the historic center, the faithful cause unrest. The old building will nevertheless be registered in 1929 in the Inventory. In the meantime, the new church dedicated to Saint-Pierre and Saint-Paul was completed in 1853, comprising a basilica-type nave and a bell tower.
Still on Plouguenast, to see again, the Saint-Barthélémy chapel, built in the 18th century and restored in the 20th century. It houses polychrome wooden statues and has also become a place of remembrance: it pays tribute to three young resistance fighters from the village who were murdered in 1944 by the Germans...
As far as civil heritage is concerned, finally, on the site - known as the eponymous, the Touche-Brandineuf manor is also protected as a historical monument. This is a 16th century manor house consisting of a main building on two levels: in front, a tower has been erected housing the staircase. We also notice the beautiful arched entrance door.
On Langast, the Saint-Gal church is reputed to be one of the oldest in Brittany: 9th and 10th century frescoes have been unearthed there. The facade was modified in the 15th century when a bell tower was added. Note that the aisles were raised in the 18th century. Some pillars have retained traces of antique paint. The building has other singularities: a tunnel connected it from the altar to an adjacent monastery which no longer exists. Also housed are a baptistery from the Merovingian period, a 16th century stained glass window, beautifully crafted altarpieces (18th century)... there are still vestiges dating from prehistoric times, such as the Saut-Thébault menhir and the Châtelet motte (also known as the Bosse du Diable tumulus).
All information on heritage on +33 2 96 28 70 28.
On the cultural level, the town has an associative cinema, the Cithéa, which offers screenings on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and organizes in March the "Terres et films d'ici et d'ailleurs" festival. Information on +33 2 96 26 81 18. In addition, activities (workshops, exhibitions, meetings, readings) are regularly hosted at the media library: contact on +33 2 96 28 74 43.
For athletes, note that it is possible to reserve a tennis court with the local club on +33 2 96 42 85 71…
As far as "nature" leisure activities are concerned, the environment of the town is highlighted. Thus, the site of Fromelin dotted with ponds and streams has been developed: a 1.5 km long interpretive trail is dotted with markers to better understand the biodiversity of the place. A booklet is available at the town hall on +33 2 96 28 70 28 or at the tourist office on +33 2 96 66 09 09. Playgrounds and picnic areas are also dedicated to holidaymakers. As for fishermen, they can take advantage of the ponds from April to September: information on +33 2 96 28 70 28.
The Guette-es-Lièvres site is located on the edge of the Lié. The mill ceased to operate in 1965 and has since been acquired by the municipality. In the room made available and its surroundings, convivial events are welcomed but one can also discover the richness and beauty of the place.
It remains to mention the potential of the Lié valley where many hiking trails have been marked out which combine the joy of walking and the pleasure of walking in a bucolic setting. The routes are 5.5 to 31 km long. Fishermen are also welcome there (find out about the regulations on +33 2 96 28 75 75).
It is also possible to join the outings of the town's hiking club (contact +33 6 21 01 75 90) and those of the cycling club (contact +33 2 96 67 29 34).
The association of outdoor riders has designed several specific circuits dedicated to horseback riding, between forests and river banks. Information on +33 2 96 28 73 34.
For hiking or mountain biking, for those already mentioned as other loops allowing you to reach the coast, maps and information on +33 2 96 66 09 09.
