Site de Saint-Roch

The Saint-Roch site, benefiting from the proximity of the Blavet and a large wooded area, features the eponymous chapel, its fountain and a granite orthostatic bridge.

From the stone bridge over the Blavet, you can choose to follow the river upstream or downstream, discovering the chaos formed by the water in places. The path is sometimes uneven, and you'll need to be careful on your way.

The site is home to otters, for those patient enough to observe them in the early hours of the morning, and pearl mules enjoying the pure waters of the Blavet.

The small religious building dates from the second half of the 17th century and is dedicated to St Roch de Montpellier, reputed to cure plague and skin diseases. He is depicted dressed as a pilgrim carrying St Jacques shells. At his feet, a dog holds a ball of bread in its mouth.

An architectural landmark, isolated in the countryside of the Plounévez-Quintin commune, the chapel of St. Roch originally belonged, at the time of its construction, to the De Perrien and De Cosnoal couple, and was part of the Kergontraly manor house, a few hundred meters away. The chapel and fountain have been part of the municipal estate since 2001. The surrounding forest is ideal for discovering the local flora and for hiking, while admiring the remarkable granite chaos.

The Mignoned Sant Roch (Friends of Saint Roch) association aims to preserve, restore and animate the St Roch site in Plounévez-Quintin. The association offers a range of activities throughout the year: geocaching, treasure hunts, hikes, storytelling evenings, meals, Gouel Sant Roch (Fest-Deiz, crafts exhibition, participation of Celtic circles, pancake meals...), Gouel Diskar amzer.