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Bulat Pestivian
 Brittany has had a varied history, and was mainly populated by Celts who were being forced out of England by the Anglos and Saxons, this is why Brittany is called Bretagne and England is called Grand Bretagne (Great Britain). Strong Celtic links remain and many Celtic festivals abound throughout the year, most notable the Interceltic Festival held annually in Lorient. Until the mid 1500's Brittany was an independent state but increasing pressure from France finally forced it to become a part of France. Now Brittany forms about one third of France’s entire coastline, which means we've got lots of Beaches and Ports, many of which have beautiful medieval architecture and castles. Not to mention some of the finest seafood in the world!
Inland Brittany is never much more than 40 minutes from the coast, and gives the added dimension of space, especially in the summer months when lots of people flock to the beaches. Brittany is much more heavily forested than Great Britain, combined with a lack of pressure for building land; Brittany really is a beautiful part of the world, with very little congestion on the roads. Brittany also abounds with some wonderful canals, lakes and rivers, some of which are reckoned to be the best fishing rivers in France. There is an abundance of historical towns and castles here in Brittany, with breath taking scenes around every corner.
Attractions
The Horse Fair in Bulat takes place the beginning of September each year and has been held every year since 1747. It attracts an average of more than 8000 visitors.
The oldest tree in Europe
In the thinly populated hills of western Brittany, near the old village of Bulat Pestivien, stands the 'presumably' biggest girthed oak of France.
It stands in a farmer’s garden, just behind the house.
To see it you need to ask the farmer for permission. It is a strange tree: the trunk is split and consists of two separated parts, which together have a circumference of 12,6 m (41¼ feet). Probably the oak was pollarded once: the trunk ends rather abrupt at 2,5 metre (8 feet) height and divides in long branches reaching far horizontally. The oak is only 10 m (33 feet) tall but has a vital crown spreading 30 m (100 feet). It is estimated that it’s age is between 1300 and 1600 years old, which is not impossible with such a tremendous girths.
The church of Notre Dame
Pure jewel of the Renaissance Breton and its bell tower with its arrow ajourée peaked at 66 metres. A l'intérieur, le visiteur découvrira une remarquable table d'offrandes, le maître-autel en granit, la loggia des seigneurs ou "Chambre des reclus", la Sacristie et la grande verrière aux anges musiciens, le retable baroque et le célèbre lutrin sculpté par Chamaillard en 1850. On the inside, visitors will discover a remarkable table of offerings, the main altar in granite, the loggia of lords or "House of inmates," the Sacristy and the large glass angels musicians, Baroque altarpiece and the famous lectern sculpted by Chamaillard in 1850.
The Pardon in Notre Dame de BULAT
takes place on Sunday following September 8th Mass in breton, procession and sacred songs, tantad and fireworks are scheduled on Saturday evening, Sunday, Vespers and procession with the statue of the Virgin.
Several sacred fountains
 All classified MH, heirs Christianised Celtic ancestral cults.
Feasts & other events in the town
Pardon Sainte Anne
August first or second Sat and Sun. at the Chapelle Saint Anne Radenek.
Forgiveness of
Notre Dame de BULAT Our Lady of BULAT
Saturday, September?: evening mass in breton, procession, tantad, (big bonfire) and fireworks.
Sunday, September?: Mass in the morning. Après-midi : Vêpres et procession (sortie de la statue Notre Dame de Bulat) Afternoon: Vespers and procession (exit the statue of Our Lady of Bulat)
Monday,? september: Frequently Asked horses, foals competitions, big fair market competition balls.
Heritage days
16 and September 17, (date to be corrected)
The footpaths
 Two new footpaths 4 and 11 km in the valley will leave you discover a wild and picturesque sites.
The permanent exhibition of the House of Granite will put you in contact with this rock emblematic of Brittany, whose region is one of the cradles.
Hiking and or equestrian offer you a pleasant wilderness and powerful freedom in the county of Argoat.
Travel times to Bulat Pestivien
All times are approximate
By car:
1 hour from Roscoff
1 hour 45 minutes from St.Malo
7-8 hours from Calais
By Air:
Regular flights are available from Great Britain
and Ireland to Brest and Dinard airports.
By Rail:
Connections run throughout the day from Callac station to the nearby town of Guingamp which is on the Paris-Brest TGV line (
Approx. rail time from Guingamp to Paris: 3-4hours)
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