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Things to see in Plélan-le-Grand (France): 17 places and when to go
Plélan-le-Grand is a town in France, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly History (8), Hiking (6), Food and drink (2). The best known are Château de Trécesson, Tombeau de Merlin and Boutavent Castle. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 11. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 48.0017, -2.0859
- Places
- 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (8) · Hiking (6) · Food and drink (2) · Nature (1) · With kids (1) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), 339 km as the crow flies
What to see in Plélan-le-Grand
The places in and around Plélan-le-Grand, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Château de TrécessonMedival cobblestone castle built on the water surface. Bretain, France14 km
- Tombeau de MerlinGrave in Paimpont, France8.8 km
- Boutavent CastleCastle8.6 km
- Hotié de VivianeTumulus in Paimpont, France14 km
- Château de ComperCastle in Brittany, France10.0 km
- CroixHistory13 km
- Fontaine de BarentonNature · History13 km
- Tombeau des GéantsGallery grave in Campénéac, France14 km
- Brasserie de l'OmbreBrewery2 m
- Cirque MétropoleWith kids · Wildlife8.0 km
- LouarnBrewery19 km
- Tour de BrocéliandeHiking route in France6.7 km
- Tour de Brocéliande, Bonamenay - Étang de TrémelinHiking11 km
- Tour de Brocéliande, partie nordHiking8.1 km
- Tour de Brocéliande, variante 7 Chemins - MaretteHiking6.9 km
- Tour de Brocéliande, variante AffHiking6.9 km
- Tour de Brocéliande, variante TrudeauHiking3.6 km
When to go to Plélan-le-Grand
The best time to visit Plélan-le-Grand is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:35
- FebPossible9:58
- MarBest time11:35
- AprBest time13:25
- MayBest time14:58
- JunBest time15:49
- JulBest time15:28
- AugBest time14:06
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:33
- NovPossible8:59
- DecPossible8:11
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 11. In April, 17 of the 17 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Plélan-le-Grand
The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY, Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)), 339 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Lohéac14 places21 km
- Le Roc-Saint-André13 places32 km
- Rennes43 places33 km
- Plouasne13 places34 km
- Malansac17 places38 km
- Sainte-Colombe11 places47 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Plélan-le-Grand?
The best known: Château de Trécesson, Tombeau de Merlin, Boutavent Castle, Hotié de Viviane, Château de Comper. In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Plélan-le-Grand?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 11.
How do you get to Plélan-le-Grand?
The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 339 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Plélan-le-Grand as the destination and these 17 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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