Lamballe

Lamballe

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Lamballe		Noyal at 3.4 km
Insee code	22093		Andel at 4.5 km
Postcode	22400		Meslin at 4.6 km
Latitude	48.4686370		Landéhen at 4.6 km
Longitude	-2.5173220		Coëtmieux at 6.7 km
Altitude	From 37 to 131 meters		Plestan at 7.2 km
Surface	76.29 km²		Saint-Rieul at 7.9 km
Population	11261 inhabitants		Pommeret at 8.1 km
Density	150 inhabitants/km²		La Malhoure at 8.2 km
National label			Quintenic at 8.4 km
Chief town	Saint-Brieuc (at 20 km)		Planguenoual at 8.4 km
Department	Côtes-d'Armor		Bréhand at 8.6 km
Region	Brittany		Search another town

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Capital of the Duchy of Penthievre since the 10th century, Lamballe was a fortified city among the most important strongholds of Britain. The war of succession of Brittany and then retaliate by Cardinal de Richelieu had because of the castle: the home of the Earls of Penthievre, remains the imposing church of Notre Dame, which was the chapel. The subsequent destruction of walls and towers of access to the city have deleted the old separation between walled city and suburbs. Lamballe two churches are still classified, the Church of St. John and the Church of St. Martin.

A large craft and trade has contributed to the development of a unique heritage and original, which found traces including the Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions of the city, and the pottery museum. The memory of the famous painter Méheut Mathurin (1882-1958) is very active with the museum Mathurin Méheut located in a wonderful house of the 15th century, the Maison du Bourreau, historic monument. Thirty-two other half-timbered houses are also listed in the old city.

Located in the heart of a country suitable for farming, Lamballe also contains an original heritage tied to the horse with the National Stud, a 6-hectare site in the city, always accommodating fifty national standards.

• Lamballe be discovered while strolling. Several buildings listed Historical Monuments, streets, timbered houses? and a host of details you put on the track of history and life of residents. The floral highlights heritage. On the roof, many finials reflect a living tradition of pottery. This tradition is mentioned in two museums.
• City of horse Lamballe is, with its National Stud, the home of Postman Breton draft horse with outstanding paces.

• Haras National Lamballe: tour from June 15 to September 15 every day out of season tour daily at 15h except Monday. Groups by appointment all year.
• Information Tourist Office Lamballe: Tel. : +33 2 96 31 05 38 or email: accueil@lamballe-tourisme.com

• Museum Mathurin Méheut:

• Located in a house with wood sides of the historic center, the museum is devoted to the painter Méheut Mathurin, native Lamballe, renowned artist, designer, illustrator, sculptor and ceramist who made his career in Paris (1882 -1958).
• Guided tour of museum Mathurin Méheut of April to December.
• Opening times: April: Monday to Saturday from 10am to 12am and from 14:30 to 17h. June to September: Monday to Saturday from 10am to 12pm and from 14.30 to 18. May, October, November and December: Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 14h30 to 17h.
• Admission fee.
• Information: Mathurin Méheut Museum: Tel: +33 2 96 31 13 99 - Fax: +33 2 96 50 19 79 - Email: musee.m.meheut @ wanadoo.fr

• Museum of Popular Art Lamballe Country:

• This museum traces the history of the Capital of Penthievre. It is composed of three rooms accommodating collections.
• The Museum of Popular Art is open from March to October from Tuesday to Friday: 10am to 12pm and from 14:30 to 17h and Saturday from 14h30 to 17h.
• Admission fee.

For further information: Tel: +33 2 96 34 77 63.

• Pottery Museum:

• An ancient potters house, converted into an exhibition. This museum aims to trace the activity of "doers pots" that for at least a millennium, have the richness and authenticity of the town of La Poterie.
• Visit the museum during the summer on Thursdays and Saturdays from 14h to 18h.

For further information: Tel: +33 2 96 50 74 48.

• Hiking trails and a natural site classified the delight of those for whom nature is a precious heritage.
• In the countryside, a castle of the 18th opens its gardens on various occasions.

• Every Thursday from mid-July to mid-August: Thursdays from Lamballe.

• Weekly Market from 8:30 to 13h.
• Circuit interpretation Heritage, circuit visit Lamballe and heritage discovery.
• Carriage rides from 10:30 to 12h and 14h to 16h.
• Organ Recitals from 11am to 12am at St. John.
• Guided tours of the National Stud Lamballe from 10h30 to 16h (not the show) or 16.30 (for a visit in conjunction with the show). The tours also continue throughout the week!
• Horse show at 17:30 at Haras Régalade (reservations strongly advised, until Saturday by phone, if not welcoming place du Champ de Foire).
• Free concerts / outdoor restaurant from 19h to 23h, the market place.
• Information on +33 2 96 31 05 38.

• Late September - early October: Focus on the Arts.

• Exhibition of Contemporary Art (painting, sculpture).
• In the Notre-Dame de Lamballe.
• Free admission.
• Tel. : +33 2 96 31 09 71 or +33 2 96 50 05 84. Email: regardssurlesarts@wanadoo.fr

• End September: Mille Sabots.

• Great Day for free riding.
• On parade in town to give the 11am start of this great day riding. Five villages around thematic lines of sight and presentation up on the 20-acre site a kaleidoscope of horse, pony and donkey in Britain.
• Shows, information booths, demonstrations, baptisms and discovery activities, a parade in town. Restaurant on site.
• Information on +33 2 96 50 06 98.

• November: Black on the Town.

• Thirty French and foreign authors, illustrators, comic book, a variety of publishing houses, exhibitions, debates, meetings, movie night, reading of texts by authors at the public library, meetings with school inmates? "Black on the Town" is all that and also the award "22 vla the thrillers"
• Information on +33 2 96 78 69 70.

• December: Christmas market at the Haras National Lamballe.

• The magic of Christmas moves into the alleys of the stud and stables converted into shops of artisans, artists, local producers. In the corridors of Haras illuminated, you meet Father Christmas, Saint Nicolas and his donkey carriages chime? While children play nice and warm in the workshop of elves, parents play Santa Claus in the boxes Shops . Each object can create its Christmas in creative workshops open to all.
• Information on +33 2 96 50 06 98.

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

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