Municipality of nearly 4,000 inhabitants, Plumergat takes place in Brittany, in the department of Morbihan. It is located in the canton of Auray, twenty-five kilometers from Vannes, and fifty kilometers from Lorient airport.
The Breton city, which is named after the Morgat hermitage founded by Saint Tergat, is one of the first parishes created in Brittany, well before the 11th century. However, it was not until 1790, following the horrors of the French Revolution, that it was erected into a full-fledged municipality. Very old, the site has also known a Celtic occupation of which there remains several vestiges today.
Known for its important tourist activity, the commune of Plumergat is appreciated for its very rich religious heritage, as well as for its proximity to some of the most beautiful cities of Morbihan.
The religious heritage of Plumergat is very rich, and we discover in particular a large number of chapels in the town.
Built in the 15th century, the Chapel of La Trinité has beautiful carved cornices with secular and religious inspirations.
From the 16th century, the chapel of the True Cross of Langroix reveals a beautiful granite device since its restoration. Formerly frequented by the nurses who came to pray there to have an abundant milk, the chapel Notre-Dame de Gornevec dates from the 16th century.
More recently, the Saint-Maurice chapel of Locmaria dates back to the 17th century. Built by the lords of Trongoff whose arms are seen, the chapel of Saint-Michel Kervaly dates from the sixteenth century and was restored in the nineteenth century.
Located in full town, the chapel Saint-Servais was built at the beginning of the XVIIe century at the initiative of a rich peasant of the commune.
Rustic in appearance with its clay floor and exposed beams, the recently restored chapel of Saint-Brigide in Laimer dates from the 17th century.
Old Lanvaux abbey, the chapel of St. Juliet Lanvin was built in the seventeenth century and has in its interior a beautiful Virgin and Child.
Listed historical monument, the church of St. Thuriau takes place on an old Druidic site and was erected in the twelfth century. It is particularly known for its original Romanesque capitals. In the parish enclosure, one can admire an epigraphic stone stele of nearly one meter in height. A text composed of words in Gallic testifies to an old cult of the "fathers".
While strolling in the town, do not miss to admire the Saint-Mériadec church. Recently, it was built in the early 1910s on the remains of the old chapel.
Built in the eighteenth century, the Saint-Roch chapel is in moëllons and reveals a stone bell tower of the nineteenth century. Inside, one can admire a painting depicting Saint Roch healing the sick of the plague.
The eight-kilometer circuit of the Three Clochers allows visitors to admire the religious heritage of the commune of Plumergat.
A farmers' market takes place in May. A Christmas market is organized in December. Several garage sales are also offered in the year.
The carnival of Plumergat is held at the end of March.
In May, there is a cultural week with various activities including shows and concerts.
In July, for the national holiday, the town organizes a popular ball, as well as a fireworks display.
