Bignan

Bignan

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownBignanLocminé at 5.2 km (10 min)
Insee code56017Saint-Jean-Brévelay at 6 km (12 min)
Postcode56500Moustoir-Ac at 6.3 km (14 min)
Latitude47.8795230Moréac at 6.6 km (9 min)
Longitude-2.7735990Colpo at 8.3 km (16 min)
AltitudeFrom 53 to 181 metersPlumelin at 10.5 km (21 min)
Surface45.84 km²Guéhenno at 11.8 km (24 min)
Population2607 inhabitantsPlumelec at 12.5 km (25 min)
Density57 inhabitants/km²Billio at 14.7 km (30 min)
Chief townVannes (at 30 km, 34 min)Plaudren at 14.8 km (30 min)
DepartmentMorbihanRadenac at 14.8 km (22 min)
RegionBrittanySearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

The common Bignan is located near the town of Locminé and Saint-Jean-Brevelay, its history dates back to prehistoric standing stones to prove it. During the revolution of 1789, Guillemot Pierre got up and refused to deny his religion and his King; refuge in England with two of his children, his wife had died prematurely of illness ... He returned to his town where he was denounced, and then shot in the garden of the Warren Vannes, 5 January 1805 and is called "The King of Bignan" religious traditions are strong and the food has an important place.


SIGHTSEEING

Hiking trails are about to be rehabilitated, pedestrians, cyclists, horses are welcome, and these roads will be connected to the roads surrounding municipalities.

The crosses are the number of 42, some quite old, related to the plagues of the Middle Ages, the chapels are very honored and maintained the chapel of fountains, Chapel of St. Nolwen, Chapel of St. Susanna, Trinity Chapel, near the magnificent estate of Kerguehennec, home to contemporary art, open to all, a 170 hectare park with ponds.

Detailed information
MonumentsCastle of Kerguéhennec,   Covered Alley of Kergonfalz,   Dolmen of Kergonfalz,   Fountain Saint-Éloi

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

A motocross which takes place every May 8

The pardons chapels in August, the highlight of great rustic meal.

The autumn festival: the bug and glitch where the bread is made from old ovens, roasting chestnuts, exhibition of old tools.

Different games, football, handball, cycling races.

3 balls candy, organized by the club for seniors.

A theater company "La Compagnie des Masques", highly skilled professionals, writers, composers (music), the pride of the town.

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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. 6°C - Max. 9°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Thursday 16 February
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RESTAURANTS 
Le lion d'or
Elven
We welcome you in a former 15th century manor house in a pleasant and familiar with innovative cuisine to the son of the seasons. Come enjoy our new specialty Elvinoise the outbreak....
Located 21 km from BignanFrom 10 € to 35 € per person 
Best Western Vannes Centre
Vannes
Our Chef & his team offer traditional innovating cuisine with regional accent. The restaurant, overlooking a terrace surrounded by ancient walls, can be modulated to accomodate 30 up...
Located 25 km from BignanFrom 10 € to 25 € per person 
La Grange à Jules
Arradon
Festive Auberge du Morbihan, karaoke and dance for your birthday dinner with friends, family meals, funerals life of a young girl or boy etc. .. On reservations.
Located 26 km from BignanFrom 35 € to 40 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Manoir de Camezon    
9.2
Locqueltas
In this imposing 17th century building, completely renovated in its original style, Guy and Sylvie, both painters, offer a large double room with private bathroom en suite. Located...
Located 11.5 km from Bignan60 € the double room 
Domaine de kerdrehan  
Brandivy
In South Brittany, close to the historic towns of Auray door bay of Quiberon, Vannes and the Gulf of Morbihan door; Kerdrehan the area offers the tranquility of a beautiful wooded property...
Located 18.1 km from BignanFrom 55 € to 90 € the double room 
Les chambres de la vallée du Blavet    
9.2
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Saint-Barthélemy
Mireille and Gérard you receive for 11 years as friends easily in their 3 cottages and a whole family. We are located in central Brittany between land and sea, in the heart of the Blavet...
Located 21 km from Bignan48 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
House for 3 persons
Locqueltas
Nice little house in the countryside on private estate 15 km north of Vannes quiet but near all the attractions of Morbihan. Ideal for 2 / 3 people.
Located 11.5 km from BignanFrom 305 € to 440 € per week 
Gite de kerdroguen
Brandivy
Character cottage in a quiet area near the forest Lanvaux and a pond. 30 min from the sea. Detached house on one level comprising: 2 bedrooms (1 bed 140 and 2 beds 90). Kitchenette...
Located 14.8 km from BignanFrom 280 € to 390 € per week 
Le Sureau
Pleugriffet
Central Brittany, about 50 km and 60 km from Vannes to St Brieuc, 20 km from Josselin and Pontivy, in the countryside, renovated farmhouse with two gites de France (2A 3pers: 2 bedrooms,...
Located 16.4 km from BignanFrom 230 € to 345 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping du Haras    
8
Monterblanc
Camping charming 3 stars on the heights VANNES and the Gulf of Morbihan. Health heated, heated swimming pools, water slide, trampoline, bouncy castle, multisport... Arrivals of mobilhomes...
Located 16.9 km from BignanFrom 14 € to 20 € per day 
Domaine de kerelly    
10
Josselin
Kerelly the field, with 70 pitches including 11 mobile homes welcomes you along the canal from Nantes to Brest. Located 2 km from the castle of Josselin, easily accessible to all, join...
Located 17.2 km from BignanFrom 11 € to 13 € per day 
Domaine du Roc    
10
Le Roc-Saint-André
Traditional camping and atypical rental (mobile homes, cottages, tree houses, caravans to rent collection for 1 or 2 nights) located along the canal from Nantes to Brest, near Malestroit,...
Located 24 km from BignanFrom 11 € to 13 € per day 

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HOTELS
Hotel No Minoé     
9.2
Locminé
Located in the Brittany region, this environmentally-friendly hotel offers a fitness centre with a sauna. Set in the town of Locminé, it is 26 km away from Vannes Airport. Guest rooms...
Located 3.6 km from BignanRoom from 60 €
Logis Hotel Le Domaine De La Ferriere     
9.1
Buléon
Domaine De La Ferriere is located in the heart of Brittany between Josselin and Locminé. This large manor house is set in 18-hectare grounds and has a swimming pool. The contemporary...
Located 9.2 km from BignanRoom from 140 €
Au Domaine des Camélias    
8.1
Pluméliau
Set in Brittany countryside near Pontivy, this bed and breakfast offers en suite rooms overlooking the large garden with a seasonal pool, which is heated and covered. It also provides...
Located 15.1 km from BignanRoom from 48 €

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