mauron

This small city played a part in the war of succession between the partisans of Jeanne de Penthièvre (Blois) and those of Jeanne de Flandres (Montfort). Mauron is taken by the troops of Montfort during the captivity of Charles de Blois. In his ride, the young Montfort, future duke of Brittany sees several cities passing to the French party under his aegis. Josselin resists but Mauron and Ploërmel surrender. In Mauron, the young duke remained 12 days. The battle of Mauron,on 14 August 1352 will remain in our annals: close to the manor of Brenbili, more than 600 fench Bretons and as many English are massacred, leaving the army of Charles de Blois seriously cut down of its best chiefs.

The church of Mauron
It shows a gate on which are represented scenes of the Genesis, in particular 1; creation of the woman, complement and "completion" of the man Adam. Until 1790, the parish of Mauron belonged to the abbey of Paimpont. In the southern entry of Mauron, on the bridge on the right, pond of Folie with "course health" and on the left, departure of the Green Way: it is reserved for the non- motorized displacements. Nature there is luxuriant, and it is accessible to the greatest number;indeed it is safe and marked out.

The Green Way of Mauron Questembert
It is intended to the pedestrians, to the cyclists, for the rollers and to the people with reduced mobility. Carparks between Néant sur Yvel and Mauron allow the access in any season.
Bois de la Roche
This village forms part of the commune of Mauron. The principal street cuts it from the castle and its field and Néant sur Yvel: the whole forms a harmonious set with the character affirmed by a famous past. Today, this village attracts the painters, writers, tattoers, etc...