16 km from Rochefort-en-Terre, Malestroit is labeled Petite Cité de Caractère®
with a fascinating history and a preserved built heritage.
From the Nantes to Brest canal, discover the charm of the old streets,
where stone facades and half-timbered houses alternate.
Here and there, curious sculptures punctuate the discovery of this thousand-year-old city.
In the narrow streets, many monuments emerge from the past: the Saint-Gilles church of the 16th and 16th centuries, the Bouffay square and its numerous middle-class houses decorated with improbable sculptures and shimmering half-timberings…
The stones with a patina of age, the sloping streets tell
the story of this Petite Cité de Caractère® born of the sea and the navy.
Hanging on the bank of the Vilaine River, sometimes built on the side of the rock,
old mansions, private mansions go down towards the old port.
An original urban landscape only 26 km from Rochefort-en-Terre!
From the church camped on the heights of the city to the port, multiple alleys invite you to stroll in the old districts where the soul of Roch floats.
Behind the elaborate porches, art workshops are hidden: potters, ceramists, pearl-maker of Art, stained-glass artist, glass spinner or sculptor value their know-how by fascinating achievements.
42 km from Rochefort-en-Terre, the imposing towers
of the castle of Josselin are reflected in the Oust.
Owned by the Rohan family, one of the oldest families in Brittany,
it is the symbol of this pretty town.
Schedule half a day to stroll through the charming alleys
of this Petite Cité de Caractère® and visit its basilica.
At the mercy of the alleys, let yourself be charmed by this medieval city.
Visit the Rohan castle and the Notre-Dame-du-Roncier basilica, contemplate the city from its steeple,
walk down the alleyway to discover the many half-timbered houses.
Every two years, take advantage of the medieval festival and its magical atmosphere!
