Discover Saint-Tugdual
In the heart of the Pays du Roi Morvan, Saint-Tugdual boasts a church that isn't very old and a magnificent chapel that dates back to the 16th century!
The church of Saint-Tugdual
Nothing remains of the original church. It was struck by lightning in 1959 and totally destroyed. The new building was erected using as much of the materials from the old building as possible. Thecurrent church dates from 1962. This work enabled it to be reoriented so that the main façade was aligned with the town square.
In 2006, the chancel was the setting for a monumental work (6m x 4m) by the artist Yannig Guillevic. This oil on canvas depicts the washing of the feet.
Near the church, you can see the cross from the old cemetery. The four sculpted sides represent scenes from the life of Christ: his baptism, his arrest in the Garden of Olives, the scourging and the carrying of the cross. This calvary is very reminiscent of the one at Locuon in Ploërdut. They probably come from the same workshop.
The Saint-Guen chapel
The chapel of Saint-Guen, built in 1540, is surely one of the most beautiful chapels in the Pays du Roi Morvan. It's so pretty, surrounded by a low stone wall and decorated with superb sculptures! Its gargoyles, pinnacles, the statue of Saint-Michel slaying the dragon, a sheep, a dragon... Everything about it is eye-catching. It also boasts an elegant ossuary similar to that in the church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste du Croisty.
In 2006, just as its restoration was nearing completion, an arson attack destroyed the roof and the entire interior of the chapel. It was decided to rebuild it immediately. Thanks to numerous donations, it was completed in 2008.
Don't miss the chance to discover this architectural gem in the heart of nature!
A walk along the paths of Saint-Tugdual
A visit to Saint-Tugdual is also an opportunity to take a lovely circular walk. The 11.5 km Saint-Guen circuit passes in front of the chapel and takes you along beautiful wooded paths. So don't wait any longer, put on your good shoes and appropriate clothing and off you go!
At the bend in a sunken path, you may be surprised to come across Eric Abrassart and his team of Breton horses...
