Le Faouët

Le Faouët

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The name comes from the Breton Faouët "faou" meaning "beech". These trees are also still very numerous. The city owes its origin to a castle no longer exists. Geoffroy's Faouët, contemporary of St. Louis, allegedly participated in the First Crusade in 1095.

Anne of Britain raised the lordship of Faouët, then belonging to the family Boutteville the rank of barony in 1495. The Boutteville were great builders to whom we owe, including the Chapel of St Barbara and that of St. Fiacre, which houses a beautiful gallery. Families and Goulaine Fresnay succeeded them.

In the 18th century, was badly shaken by Le Faouët the escapades of Mary Tromel, better known under the name Marion Faouët. This famous band leader sacked the entire region with the help of his brigands for about fifteen years before being arrested and hanged.

By the mid 19th century is the presence quieter artists, who characterized the town. In the early 20th century, they are more likely to stay or settle in Faouët they immortalized the rich heritage, among which, the old halls of 1542, home to the market twice a month.

Chapelle Saint-Fiacre 15th century. Its facade, the polychrome wooden rood screen, stained glass.

Chapel of St. Barbara of the 15th century, in a green setting.

Halls of the 16th century.

Museum Faouët. Information: Tel. : 33 (0) 2 97 23 15 27. Address: 1 rue de Quimper.

Musée de l'Abeille Vivante to Kercadoret. Information: Tel. : +33 2 97 23 08 05.

Gallery engraving and painting on the Place des Halles.

Fishing, canoeing, hiking trails with many biking and hiking.

Guervienne equestrian center. At the heart of Brittany, in a green, you will find a center with a family atmosphere where the horse, pony and rider flourish in the middle of nature.

Heated indoor pool. School holidays: Monday 14h-18h30, Tuesday 11h-12h30 and 14h-18h30, Wednesday and Saturday 10h-12h30 and 14h-18h30, 14h-18h30 Thursday, Friday 11h-12h30 and 14h-18h30. Summer holidays: every day except Sunday and holidays 10 am to 12h30 and 14h-18h30. Closed on Monday morning and Thursday morning. Off season: Monday 17h-19h, Wednesday 15h-19h, 18h30-22h Friday, Saturday 14h-18h30. Tel. : +33 2 97 23 07 68.

In June: Pardon of Sainte Barbe.

August: Pardon of Saint Fiacre.

September: Pardon of Saint Sebastian.

Mid-August: Day Danserien year they parade, fest-deiz and fest-noz.

Initiation of Breton dances on Thursdays this summer from mid-July to mid-August, organized by the Tourist Office and the year she Danserien.

With Mother Nature Meslan: In Brittany, Morbihan, large and small, come relax at the zoo "At Mother Nature." Surrounded by these rare animals and miniatures that you can approach, feed and pet, make this meeting a memorable one for the whole family. Different routes flown await you, where you can stroll among the playgrounds and picnic to meet the animals, trees and exhibitions of old tools, then get lost in the maze.

Park Aquanature to Priziac: A range of originality on a 6 valleys where 140 deer reign over their kingdom enchanting than 80 ha. Here you can explore the legendary Hole Biniou and Clos rocks of Aer.

Basic Boating Priziac: For its size, the lake over 50 acres, its green spaces, the leisure Lac du Bel Air offers a variety of activities. Alone, with friends or family, this exceptional is the ideal place for picnics. For relaxation, swimming, boat rides and pedal boats and hiking, the leisure offers a pleasant space for walking and games.

Chapelle Saint-Fiacre (Le Faouët)		Halles Faouët
Chapel of St. Barbara (Le Faouët)

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. 4°C - Max. 9°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 9°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. 4°C - Max. 9°C

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Gite dans une ancienne école de campagne   9.1 Bannalec Dominic, Isabella and their children, Amelie and Pierre, you are opening the doors of their house (capacity Home from 1 to 6 people) in an old school house campagne. Ce. is in a classroom... Located 16.6 km from Le Faouët From 200 € to 450 € per week

Manoir de Bellevue entre terre et mer Plouay Old house renovated in the tradition, very spacious, comfortable accommodation for a pleasant stay with family or friends. The Manor invites you to relax in calm and green, but the... Located 17.3 km from Le Faouët From 650 € to 1390 € per week

Château de Bothané   9.6 Guidel Castle of Bothané in Morbihan, South Brittany, France. Our castle, Louis xiii style, benefits from an exceptional situation: it dominates the Laïta river and offers an outstanding view... Located 21 km from Le Faouët From 2900 € to 3990 € per week

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Camping de ty-nenez     9.1 Pont-Scorff Open all year. 10 minutes from the entrance to lorient (6 km), and 17 minutes from the beach (13 km), scorff bridge is a town of art and culture, refurbished the old and riverbank.... Located 23 km from Le Faouët From 10.30 € to 14.20 € per day

Camping du kerou   Clohars-Carnoët Located in the seaside resort of 'Le Pouldu' in southern Brittany, the campsite of Kérou enjoys direct access to the beach. Our caravanin campsite has spacious pitches and comfortable... Located 27 km from Le Faouët From 11 € to 20.50 € per day

Camping de croas-an-ter     9.6 Clohars-Carnoët Located on the borders of South Finistere and Morbihan, Croas-An-Ter Camping Site. Is situated in beautiful countryside very close to river and sea, covering 8.5 Acres. Of natural parkland.... Located 28 km from Le Faouët 12 € per day

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La Croix D'or      8.3 Le Faouët The hotel-restaurant La Croix D'or features spacious and comfortable accommodation. It is set in near the shops in the heart of the small picturesque village of Le Faouet. Rooms at... Located in Le Faouët Room from 42 €

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