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La Roche-Maurice

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Municipality of Finistère, in Brittany, La Roche-Maurice takes place downstream of the Elorn valley, between Landivisiau and Landerneau. It is located in Léon, not far from Pencran, Plouédern and Saint-Servais, seventy kilometers from Quimper.

Occupied since prehistoric times, the territory of La Roche-Maurice led to the discovery of many Roman remains in the 1970s. Resulting from a dismemberment of the former parish of primitive Armorica of Ploudiry, the town has a very strongly linked to that of its castle, owned in the 5th century by a lord named Elorn.

From its rich past, the Breton town has preserved some beautiful monuments to discover during a stay in the region.

Geographical information

MunicipalityLa Roche-Maurice
Postcode29800
Latitude48.4723290 (N 48° 28’ 20”)
Longitude-4.2033830 (W 4° 12’ 12”)
AltitudeFrom 5m to 163m
Surface area12.04 km²
Population1854 inhabitants
Density153 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureQuimper (69 km, 57 min)
Insee code29237
IntercommunalityCA du Pays de Landerneau-Daoulas
DepartmentFinistère
RegionBrittany

Nearest cities & towns

Lanneuffret4.5 km (9 min)
Landerneau4.6 km (8 min)
Pencran4.8 km (8 min)
Plouédern5 km (12 min)
La Martyre5.5 km (7 min)
Trémaouézan6.4 km (15 min)
Ploudiry6.8 km (11 min)
Saint-Servais7 km (10 min)
Plounéventer7.1 km (11 min)
Tréflévénez9 km (14 min)
Saint-Urbain9.6 km (16 min)
La Forest-Landerneau10.9 km (17 min)
Dirinon11.6 km (18 min)

Things to see and do

While strolling in La Roche-Maurice, you will be able to discover its parochial enclosure composed of sealed stiles, a 17th century ossuary in the Leonardo Renaissance style or even the Saint-Yves church. The current building dates from the 16th century and reveals a Leonardo-style bell tower with two corbelled galleries 60 meters high. It is also possible to admire a nave with a vault decorated with sculpted sand pits as well as a 16th century rood screen, one of the last ten existing in Brittany. The latter reveals a large number of grotesque figures, as well as a gallery composed of apostles, saints and saints.

Don't forget to go to Calvary before setting off to explore the ruins of Kastel Roc'h Morvan, originally owned by the Viscounts of Léon. They take place on a rocky peak which dominates the Elorn valley and benefit from an inscription in the Historic Monuments.

A stay at La Roche-Maurice is also an opportunity to appreciate the chapel of Pont-Christ, a former Trevial church in ruins with an octagonal spire bell tower and gothic-style arches. It takes place not far from the 13th century Pont-Christ bridge and classified as a Historic Monument. You can also see the old manor of Kermadec from the 13th century, rebuilt in the 16th century, or the various mills.

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Events and festivities

The weekly market takes place every other Friday on the Grande Place, in the morning.

In June, La Roche-Maurice celebrates Saint-Hervé with entertainment for the whole family.

A fireworks display is offered during the summer season on the occasion of the town's Medieval celebrations.

Weather

Sunday 12 may
Min. 12°C - Max. 19°C
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Monday 13 may
Min. 11°C - Max. 15°C
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Tuesday 14 may
Min. 12°C - Max. 14°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Musical tour: Rustic Brittany to the sound of music
Entertainment17 € Kerlouan (24 km)
Sailboat trip in the Abers
Nature and the great outdoors210 € Landéda (30 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Lake of Plouvorn
HikeEasy30 minPlouvorn (17.2 km)
Goémoniers Circuit
HikeEasy2:00Plouescat (22 km)
Korrigans Circuit Plouescat
HikeEasy2:05Plouescat (24 km)
The Fortifications Route
HikeIntermediate4:20Roscanvel (31 km)
Berrien: Menhir Walking Tour
HikeIntermediate3:20Berrien (34 km)

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