COUNTRY OF PLOËRMEL

FLOWERED CITY : Snuggled up in the borders of the antique forest of Brocéliande, PLOËRMEL occupies a privileged geographical position. Old City of the Dukes of Brittany, PLOËRMEL will charmyou as much by the charm of its landscapes of greenery as by its old stones and testimonys with which they are loaded. Indeed,The old city preserves, beautiful prints of its rich past, in particular the vestiges of its fortifications, the architectural beauty of the cloister of the Carmelite friars (X111th) and the elegance of the Blue Vault Sainte-Marie of the Carmelite friars (XIXth). The Visit is possible everyday in July, August and September from 10 am to 12 pm and 15 pm to 18pm. In the old closed city, the small lanes bordered of beautiful residences (House of Marmousets 1586, Old Hotel of the Dukes of Brittany-1150, Bigarré House XVIth), true testimony of the glorious past of the city, converge towards the superb Northern Gate (magnificiently worked) of the Church St Armel built in the XVIth century. Classified Historic building in 1982, The astronomical Clock (850 -1855) presents a whole of ten dials and a planetary system of a very great scientific interest. In proximity, two museums will allure te greatest impassioned persons (Natural science - Jean-Marie de La Mennais). Visits are available all the year.
On the edges of Lac au Ducthere is a stretch of water of 250 ha which is one of the most important of Brittany. The circuit of Hydrangeas is a arboretum gathering some 400 different varieties on a course walk of 3 km and on a inner loop of 800m. There are more than 2000 hydrangeas which flower between May and the end of October.
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One of our most charming megalithic sites is the Shady Walk of the Bouquet City that overhangs the confluence of two rivers: Yvel and Ninian.
Bouquet city, downwards of a picturesque rocky block field, you will discover a shady walk. With 7 meters of length, this monument, old of 4000-4500 years, is probably incomplete. It was in the beginning a beautiful dolmen with corridor under tumulus, making it possible to cover with the trunks or the tombs. Nearby, a rock outcrop has surely provided the materials of its construction. Young and sporting city, PLOËRMEL also has many... ` cultural activities. Moreover,the fertile community life makes it possible to the city to permanently profit the numerous events that are so varied.

Monterrein
Monterrein offers to the curiosity of the visitor in addition to the harmony of its Church of St Malo of XIIth , XVIIth and XXth centuries with a beautiful Saint Trinidad made of alabaster that dates back to the XVth century as well as innumerable menhirs of which the Long Rock, the Frog, the Stopper rod, the Spindle and the Balance but also several crosses including two old (of the Yew and High Key).
Lastly, the Castle of the High Key, built during the second half of the XVlllth century in the shape of “HOME OF PLEASURE” that is a vast home of pleasure, invites you to come to discover the historical past of the commune.

LOYAT
It is a commune where it is good to live at the edge of water in calmness and serenity will know to welcome and charm you.
You can let yourself be guided at the edge of Yvel, rocked with the soft sound water. But also, by traversing its countryside, you will discover its crosses, vaults and fountains as well as its castle and its old bridge. sportiest, you will be able to discover the joys of the ULM and gliding. While going down again the airfield, you will find on your way the Fountain of the Wizards, and perhaps will you meet korrigans(female fairy).
LOYAT also has two restaurants, as well as various nearby trade : bakery, butcheries, grocers. But also, a camp-site which will enable you to remain longer in the country of "wizards"

CAMPENEAC
Associated to the legends of the Round Table, Campénéac is an impregnated ground of mysticism. Of an elegant architecture, the Castle of Trécesson of XVth century, built with the local red schist, is reflected in its pond and has the tragic memory of this bride that was buried alive on the foot of its walls. In the center of the moors, the Saint Jean vault, old hermitage, preserves the memory of Hospitallers and the processions at the springs. On the hillocks of Tiot, the Tomb of the Giant offers a beautiful example of a Neolithic unit that was transformed at the Age of Bronze. The Abbey of La Joie Notre-Dame, very recent Cistercian abbey (953) proposes a diaporama on the monastic life and welcomes those who want to discover the life of the community or to join the prayer. Many artisanal manufacture: chocolates, biscuits, gingerbread, fruits of the orchard, and wooden objects are very appreciated.

Taupont
It is a small rural City located near PLOËRMEL.
You will appreciate its calm and resting environment: its countryside, its timbered spaces, its rivers, its historic sites, its natural lake and its several possibilities of leisures (water sports, fishing, footpaths, course of health, tennis...). To pass very pleasant holidays within a peaceful and green framework, 2 rural camp-sites and 32 lodgings await you there.