Josselin

Josselin

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Josselin		Guégon at 2.9 km (5 min)
Insee code	56091		La Croix-Helléan at 5.8 km (8 min)
Postcode	56120		Saint-Servant at 6.1 km (8 min)
Latitude	47.9538300		La Grée-Saint-Laurent at 6.6 km (8 min)
Longitude	-2.5464270		Lanouée at 8.1 km (10 min)
Altitude	From 32 to 93 meters		Lantillac at 9 km (10 min)
Surface	4.48 km²		Guillac at 10.1 km (10 min)
Population	2458 inhabitants		Saint-Malo-des-Trois-Fontaines at 10.4 km (12 min)
Density	548 inhabitants/km²		Cruguel at 11 km (13 min)
National labels			Helléan at 11.2 km (11 min)
Chief town	Vannes (at 58 km, 49 min)		Mohon at 11.4 km (13 min)
Department	Morbihan		Quily at 11.4 km (14 min)
Region	Brittany		Search another town

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Charm and harmony define this Little City of Character. Flower city with a preserved natural heritage and architectural treasures, Josselin lives to the rhythm of its cultural and sporting events.

Milestone on the road of the Dukes of Brittany, Josselin was founded in the 11th century by Viscount Porhoet. Today, according to wander its narrow streets and discover its many houses with wood sides immerse you in history, as written in the beautiful stone of the Basilica of Our Lady of Bramble, a high-places of pilgrimage in Britain. The Chateau des Ducs de Rohan rears its imposing medieval facade above the Ust channeled.

Josselin currently 2458 people and wants to associate a certain sweetness of life and a real momentum with its business and craft industries, its weekly market, its parks, its water stopped, his journey of discovery of heritage, hiking trails , festivals and exhibitions.

Many events punctuate life josselinaise. The cultural center hosts dance, theater, music and lectures during the winter season. A dynamic power of associations (70 associations) produces cultural events and various sports. During the summer, Josselin is bustling with outdoor performances: the Festiv'été free every Wednesday evening, but also exhibitions, concerts in the Basilica and Sacred Music Festival each summer.

The city has schools well equipped, efficient and diversified primary vocational school. A leisure center, governed by the Community of Communes, offers entertainment for children every Wednesday and during school holidays.

The city also boasts a health center with several health professionals, a local hospital, a home for elderly housing and emergency services.

The Basilica of Our Lady of Bramble.

The castle of the Dukes of Rohan.

The timber-framed houses.

Walk over to Oust on environmentally sound power boats at the foot of the castle.

July 14: Festival of Medieval Josselin - The unmissable event of Josselin.

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. 4°C - Max. 7°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. 6°C - Max. 7°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. 4°C - Max. 8°C

Manoir de la combe   10 Pleucadeuc Restaurant Hotel Manoir de la Combe. There are places where one feels at home... The charm of an old house in an exceptional green and calm in a park of 3 hectares. A haven of peace... Located 21 km from Josselin From 25 € to 40 € per person

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 25 km from Josselin From 10 € to 35 € per person

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Chateau de st malo   Ploërmel Bed and breakfast in a. romantic castle in 1900. Located 11.3 km from Josselin From 84 € to 94 € the double room

Studios d'hôtes de kergonan     10 Elven Your studio awaits guests in a region rich in heritage and colors. A subtle harmony between earth and sea. The Gulf of Morbihan, the quiet estuaries and mudflats will charm you sleepy.... Located 23 km from Josselin From 51 € to 72 € the double room

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 26 km from Josselin 60 € the double room

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Ker louis-martine Josselin Tt comfort Villa 4 bedrooms large barbecue terrace large lot close to drill brocéliande Josselin castle. Located in Josselin From 300 € to 600 € per week

Gîte pour deux personnes à Kirdi-Clos   9.6 Ploërmel Studio with terrace adjoining the owners house, all situated in a landscaped garden of 2 ha, very calm and very close to downtown Ploërmel. Vous can walk in the park, petting small... Located 10.4 km from Josselin From 180 € to 230 € 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 15.6 km from Josselin From 230 € to 345 € per week

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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 in Josselin From 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 12.5 km from Josselin From 11 € to 13 € per day

Camping Merlin l'enchanteur   Loyat A beautiful campsite with mature trees throughout situated next to the river Yvel and the forest of Brocéliande. Heated, covered swimming pool. Located 12.9 km from Josselin

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Hôtel Restaurant Du Château      8.3 Josselin Situated on the banks of the River Oust, facing Rohan Castle, Hotel-Restaurant du Chateau offers charming accommodation and free Wi-Fi. Guestrooms are equipped with a modern en suite... Located in Josselin Room from 61 €

Le 14 St Michel     9.5 Josselin This B&B is situated in a 19th-century, stone house in the Breton village of Josselin. It features free Wi-Fi and a furnished outdoor terrace overlooking the garden. Featuring polished... Located in Josselin Room from 60 €

Hotel Du Roi Arthur      8.7 Ploërmel Hotel Du Roi Arthur is located on the edge of the Broceliande Forest in Brittany. It has an indoor swimming pool and a spa centre with a hot tub and sauna. The Roi Arthur offers soundproofed... Located 10.1 km from Josselin Room from 94 €

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