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

beautiful Panorama next to the Ste Trephine chapel

This small village attracts up to 80,000 pilgrims each year who come to pay homage to Saint-Elouan. The remains of this saint were found within this commune. “Elouan” means “good light” in the Celtic language. His tomb and fountain are attached to the chapel which also bears his name. The development of the cult of these Breton saints developed in the Middle Ages, when families of the aristocracy appropriated their legends. This justification is based on genealogical arguments, the particular protection of a saint or his adoption as a substitute ancestor in their lineages. To date, there are more than 180 saints in Brittany.

This very beautiful chapel dedicated to Saint-Tugdual was built in 1540. It has the particularity of being topped with a statue of Saint Michael slaying the dragon. It is one of the most beautiful buildings in the canton of Guéméné-sur-Scorff.

The Forêt lock is one of the many locks that balance the waters on the Nantes-Brest canal. It is named after the forest of Branguily forest which extends, at this location, on both sides of the canal.

Only very recently constructed pumptrack with plenty of smooth flowing lines, on any sort of bike.

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.

There’s a lovely campsite in Kerfourn called Ker Therese, ideal for stopping off whilst cycling the Nantes Brest Canal. #kertherese