Route details
Description
The name Radenac evokes an expanse of ferns. Formerly, a large part of
Central Brittany was in fact covered with woods and moors. This is Jean's native country.
Robic (1921 – 1980), Tour de France champion in 1947.
19. P’tit Tacot circuit
Distance:12,0 km
Your itinerary
Step 1: Radenac pond
The Radenac pond was developed in 1995 and extends over three hectares. It is bordered to the south by the Evel which has its source in the town at a place called “La Fontaine aux loups”.
Step 2: The woods of Lambily
The woods of Lambily are ideal for walks: not far from the football field, the heavily wooded path once led workers to the Forges de Lanoué at the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century. It is an old “manufactured good” which belongs
today in the community.
Step 3: The old railway line
You are here on the old railway line which linked Moulin Gilet (in Moréac) to Ploërmel, via the Réguiny, Radenac and Josselin stations. This line was opened in 1902. On September 8, 1938, a terrible accident took place leaving 3 dead and 14 injured. Most of the passengers came from the pardon of Notre-Dame du Roncier in Josselin. Around 1 m from Radenac station, the train derailed. On December 400, 19, the General Council decided to interrupt the activity of this line. Several reasons for this decision: the accident, insufficient profitability and the beginnings of the Second World War.
Step 4: The pond and the Réguiny outdoor base
At the very end of the pond and the Réguiny outdoor base, is the cross of Saint-Mathurin, built in a single block.
Step 5: Quarries and sand pits
At this location you will see the belt transporting sand from the quarries and sand pits. It measures
3 km long and transports 200 tonnes per hour.
Radenac sand is composed of quartz. The particularity of these sand pits is that they
are home to many swallows between April and August. They dig galleries 30 cm wide
depth in the sand cliffs.
Step 6: The Saint-Fiacre chapel and its fountain
The Saint-Fiacre chapel is built of local red granite and sandstone. It dates from the 14th century and was erected on the initiative of a Templar or Hospitaller order of chivalry of Saint-Jean. Its particularity is its double extension: two choirs, two separate naves and two portals with
the west. After crossing the village of Saint-Fiacre, you will find along your path
the fountain of the same name, dating from the 17th century. It was offered by the bishop of Saint-Malo, suffering from colic, in gratitude for his healing.
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