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Places of interest in the
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Josselin
The medieval town of Josselin is set on the banks of the river
Oust. It is well known for its magnificent gothic Chateau which has its
origins in the 11th Century. The Chateau has been owned by the Rohan
family since the 15th Century and they in fact still live there till this
day. Much of Josselin retains its medieval architecture and it seems as if
every twist and turn of the old streets hides an historical gem. Keep an
eye out for the gargoyled Basilique Notre Dame du Roncier (our Lady of the
Brambles) with its beautiful 15th and 16th century stained glass windows.
With a fine selection of bars and restaurants there is simply
nothing better than enjoying a drink or a spot of food by the river or in
one of the historic squares. There's so much to see and do in the town,
it's easy to see why Josselin has been awarded the status Petite Cité de
Caractère (literally 'little city of character').
Pontivy
Pontivy straddles the river
Blavet which runs from the hills of central Brittany down to the sea at
Lorient. Canalized all the way and joined to the Nantes Brest canal, this
was a major waterway and made Pontivy an important port. The old, medieval
town, with its pedestrian streets and open squares, is pleasant to wander
around and has some interesting shops and restaurants, as well as a weekly
market in the main street.
Pontivy also boasts a castle which was built by the influential Rohan
family in the 15th century. Although there is not much of it left, it is
nevertheless quite imposing, raised above the end of the main street, and
it is open for visits daily.
Lac du
Guerledan
The
area around Lake Guerledan is perfect for all manner of water sports,
cycling, walking, bird watching. The Lake is 400 hectares and the forest
is over 3000 hectares with many winding paths and trails throughout. If
you have a head-for heights? you could also try some organized rock
climbing and ab sailing. There are 4 small sandy beaches witch offer safe
bathing for children. Restaurants, fast food and bars, populate the waters
edge.
L'Abbaye de
Bon Repos
Nearby is L'Abbaye de Bon Repos which was originally built in 1184 and
has been successively ruined and rebuilt over the centuries. Its superb
setting next to the River Blavet and the Nantes-Brest Canal is well worth
a visit: there are weirs, salmon stairs, a former water mill, a mediaeval
stone bridge over the river, a restaurant and a very interesting
fossil/jewelry/objects d'art shop. Opposite there is a creperie/bar where
you can sit and drink watching the world go by. On Sunday mornings from
Easter to October there is an interesting local market where traders sell
organic produce and crafts - it’s not just for tourists and is also
popular with locals in Brittany. The abbey is now being restored and to
raise funds for this a grand ‘Son et Lumiere’ is presented around the
second weekend in August when around 400 local people, horses, dogs, etc,
enact the history of the abbey and the area. It is a fantastic event
starting around 10.30pm and ending around 12.30am the annual spectacle
with fireworks, music, projections onto the building, and costume scenes.
For more details, see their web site at www.bretagnenet.com/bonrepos
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