A bit of history: Pontivy Castle
By the name of the monk Ivy who was the one who beat the first bridge over the Blavet. The beautiful city of Pontivy in Morbihan owes its fame to Napoleon I. Indeed, the latter made it its strategic military and administrative center at the beginning of the 19th century. From this Napoleonic epic remains some neoclassical architectures, a straight road, and an anecdotal appellation: Napoleonville!
It's a must. Visit Rohan Castle
It was built from the mid-15th century to the early 16th century for the Viscounts of Rohan. The Château de Pontivy is one of the last castles built in Brittany. In other words, it is characteristic of Breton military architecture of the late 15th century.
Very well preserved, the castle of Pontivy was built in the 15th century. Note: It dominates the medieval city of Pontivy. The latter is rich in half-timbered facades and paved alleyways. We'd almost hear the cliquetis of the hoofs... listen...
The pretty city of Pontivy is worth a day! On the program: imposing medieval castle of Rohan, the corbelled houses of the old town. These contrast with the rigor of Napoleonic buildings. And further, a myriad small chapels to discover too.
Built by the powerful Breton family of Rohan in the 15th century, you can only be impressed by the massive silhouette of the fortified castle of Pontivy. And at the foot of its two pepper towers, later, the walk in the winding alleys of the old town, around the Martray Square, is an enchantment. Half-timbered houses and medieval facades recall that the city enjoyed its hour of glory thanks to the manufacture of leathers and canvases on the banks of the Blavet.
Do you still hesitate about the destination of a next weekend or stay? Enjoy a Morbihanese stopover to live at the pace of inland Brittany: the country of Pontivy welcomes you with open arms 15 minutes from Pluméliau and our Bed & Breakfast and our gite with pool Heated and covered!