The Manoir du Vaumadeuc dates from the 15th century, and was built by Madeuc, lord of Guémadeuc. In the 18th century it was acquired by Joseph-Marie-François de Talhouèt, Comte de Sévérac. After the French Revolution, François Tresvaux du Fraval, a Priest Canon of Paris, had his library at the Manor. In the 20th century the Manor passed to the family of the Vicomte de Pontbriand.[4]
There is a small museum dedicated to the history of wooden clog making (Musee due sabotier).[5]
Population
Historical population
Year
Pop.
±%
1962
605
—
1968
606
+0.2%
1975
630
+4.0%
1982
594
−5.7%
1990
578
−2.7%
1999
565
−2.2%
2008
609
+7.8%
Inhabitants of Pléven are called plévennais in French.