Name: Château de La Roche-Maurice
Rating: 2

Routes

Route planner

Features

Product updates

Get the App

Discover

Places to see

Castles

France

Finistère

Brest

La Roche-Maurice

Château de La Roche-Maurice

Discover

Places to see

Castles

France

Finistère

Brest

La Roche-Maurice

Château de La Roche-Maurice

Recommended by 28 road cyclists

Save

Location: La Roche-Maurice, Brest, Finistère, France

Save

See rides here

Take Me There

Routes here

Best Road Cycling Rides to Château de La Roche-Maurice

riders

1. Le Château de La Roche-Maurice — loop from Landivisiau

66.4km

03:12

870m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Intermediate

4.8

(4)

116

riders

2. Vallée de l'Élorn Road – Nice view of the canal loop from Guimiliau

68.6km

02:56

550m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Intermediate

5.0

(2)

102

riders

3. Anse du Moulin Blanc – Pont de l'Iroise loop from Brest

83.0km

03:38

770m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Intermediate

Tips

David W

November 27, 2023

The Château de La Roche-Maurice, a historic Breton jewel from the 13th century, dazzles with its medieval architecture. Nestled in lush greenery, it offers an immersive experience in the feudal past.

Translated by Google •

Andreas 🚴🏻‍♂️ 🚵‍♂️

August 5, 2022

Nice to see when you drive past it in the valley. It's impressive how the dilapidated castle 🏰 sits at the top of the hill.

La Roche Maurice, residence of the Viscounts of Léon

The castle was first mentioned in 1263, but it is undoubtedly older.

With those of MORLAIX, BREST and LESNEVEN, it was one of the most important fortresses of the Viscounts of Léon.

These lords wielded considerable power: in addition to their land income, they possessed the right to control ships that ran aground on the shores of Léon, the monopoly of salt production and the catching of large fish, the right to high, middle and low justice, the law , to mint money and build fortresses without requiring the Duke's permission.

As a result, this prince could hardly control the actions of these powerful feudal lords, which explains why Henry II Plantagenet, King of England, wanted to get his hands on the duchy in the third quarter of the 12th century, they were among his most ardent opponents.

Source: larochemaurice.fr/chateau

Translated by Google •

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Details

Informations

Elevation 50 m

Weather

Friday 19 September

21°C

15°C

0 %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See rides here

Take Me There

Location: La Roche-Maurice, Brest, Finistère, France

Château de La Roche-Maurice

1. Le Château de La Roche-Maurice — loop from Landivisiau

2. Vallée de l'Élorn Road – Nice view of the canal loop from Guimiliau

3. Anse du Moulin Blanc – Pont de l'Iroise loop from Brest

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️