Le Quillio has been a settlement since the 13C and today appears to be a neat and quiet little town. We parked near the 15C-18C Church and set off (armed with umbrellas) on a circular walk up into the hills and back along the Rigole d’Hilvern.
A puppy leaped out of a farmyard and started following us. We tried to persuade it to go home but to no avail. These goats popped out and were clearly puzzled by the goings on! Eventually we had to ask someone to lock up the dog while we finished the walk and then returned to deal with the problem. The very kind and helpful Frenchman had already contacted the owners and promised to return the dog to its owners for us.
The Rigole d’Hilvern was built between 1831-38 to convey water from the dam at Bosméleac to the Nantes-Brest Canal, particularly in the summer, and is 65kms in length. Trees were planted alongside the channel and it is a beautiful path on which to walk.
Eventually you turn away from the channel and up the hill back into Le Quillio.
This is a very good walk and we enjoyed it despite the occasional rain shower. Afterwards we explored the Church and the Chapels of Notre Dame de Lorette and St Leon – more to come in future posts!
PurplePumpernickel
Such an enchanting place! I drove through Brittany years ago, but I don’t think we spent enough time exploring to see such lovely scenery!
Candy Blackham
Brittany, particularly in Finistere, is quite magical. This central part of Brittany is new to me, filled with beautiful scenery and historic sites. Thank you for visiting.
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restlessjo
This is a lovely little walk. I had no idea where it was when you mentioned Le Quillo, and I don’t know Brittany at all. Love the goat’s expressions. I’ve had that same experience with a puppy when walking in the Algarve. 🙂 🙂 I’ll include this in my walks next Monday
Candy Blackham
Thank you! I will mention you in another walk. Brittany has wonderful walking, like the walk at Saint Antoine, which is alongside the River Blavet – very beautiful. More walks to come in future blogs.
Candy Blackham
Thanks for the tip – I have contacted Jo. Wait til you see the interior of the Church!
Heyjude
A pretty church and a lovely stroll in the countryside. This would be a good walk to link to Restless Jo’s Monday Walks if you are interested. More information on her website: https://restlessjo.me/jos-monday-walk/
Simply leave a comment with a link on her most recent post or link to her post on yours.
restlessjo
Thanks Jude 🙂 🙂
Heyjude
I thought you’d like this one.