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Pontivy Castle

Name: Pontivy Castle
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Location: Brittany, France

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1. The V8 along the Blavet — loop from Pontivy

49.4km

03:07

510m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Pontivy Castle – Cascade Lock loop from Saint-Gonnery

67.6km

04:11

400m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Écluse – Pontivy Castle loop from St-Rivalain

51.1km

03:04

360m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Marie B

December 12, 2022

The Château de Pontivy, or Château des Rohan, was built between the middle of the 15th century and the beginning of the 16th century for and by the Viscounts of Rohan.

Following the codes of Breton military architecture from the end of the 15th century, this castle is one of the last fortified castles to have been built in Brittany.
You will notice that the facade allows adaptation to the development of fire artillery, but that particular attention is paid to comfort and decoration. The downspouts are worked, the skylights carved, and the interior of the castle is equipped with fireplaces and latrines, making it a little gem of comfort for the time.

Two permanent exhibitions are housed there: one is dedicated to the sculptor Gaston Schweitzer, while the other is a more contemporary installation by Japanese artist Koki Watanabe.

I personally loved the contrast offered by this rather austere facade with the charm of the half-timbered houses in the city center, which I invite you to take the time to discover.

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May 18, 2019

The medieval Rohan family, while maintaining their ancestral castle at the town of Rohan, governed the region from Pontivy, where this large castle remains.

Barbara & Andreas 🕊️

August 25, 2024

The old castle is now partially open to the public. It looks very defensive.

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Pontivy Castle

1. The V8 along the Blavet — loop from Pontivy

2. Pontivy Castle – Cascade Lock loop from Saint-Gonnery

3. Écluse – Pontivy Castle loop from St-Rivalain

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