Malestroit

Malestroit

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownMalestroit
Insee code56124
Postcode56140
Latitude47.8101730
Longitude-2.3833390
AltitudeFrom 10 to 95 meters
Surface5.81 km²
Population2604 inhabitants
Density448 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
National labelSaint-Marcel at 2.7 km
Chief townVannes (at 41 km, 33 min)Missiriac at 3.8 km
DepartmentMorbihanSaint-Laurent-sur-Oust at 5.1 km
RegionBrittanySearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Born in 987, the Millennium city rich in historical events and cultural mesmerizes visitors to its many charms. Formerly a pilgrimage to Compostela, this small town with character in the story came at the signing of a truce of many of the Hundred Years War in the Chapel of the Madeleine by the kings of France and England . The medieval stalls, Intramuros, are fine examples of the expansion and prosperity that gripped Malestroit, became one of the nine baronies of Britain in the late Middle Ages. Economic activity was essentially built around the textile industry (flax, hemp?), Leather and building materials (sand, tuff, slate?) From Pays de la Loire. But this time there was no question of borrowing the freeways! It was thanks to the Canal from Nantes to Brest and its surroundings through Malestroit that this work could be done. Beautiful Canal from Nantes to Brest: real economic artery, it was dug in the early 19th century and travels throughout Central Brittany. Today, its mission is more than tourism and is a delight for fans of river tourism. The passage remains a beautiful flower locks unusual sight over the water. But, back to the heart of the city that leaves no one indifferent. The eyes of visitors continue to move the church of St. Gilles, the Romanesque and Gothic mansions of the rich-timbered and carved beams. Underfoot, tiny cobbled alleyways and guide them in its history and splendor. It is for such legacies and efforts that Malestroit entered the circle of 19 Small Cities of Character of Britain. Furthermore, in recognition of the Canal from Nantes to Brest, Malestroit opened the doors of a House of Water and Fisheries, near the Lock.


SIGHTSEEING
  • The streets of the City of Character.
  • The Church of St. Gilles.
  • The House of Water and Fisheries.
Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Malestroit
MonumentsChapel of La Madeleine,   Church Saint-Gilles,   House Le Moué,   House of La Truie qui file,   House of the Pélican

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Fridays at Canal Malestroit, Terraces at Sérent Musical: Every Friday and Saturday evening from late June to late August, free shows.
  • Festival Au Pont du Rock: The last weekend of July.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Museums:
  • A Lizio: Ecomusée of Old Trades - Museum Scrapper Poet - Insectarium.
  • A Saint-Marcel: Museum de la Resistance Bretonne.
  • A Sérent: House Costumes Britons.
  • Castles and manor houses
  • A Ruffiac: Manor Balangeard.
  • Saint-Guyomard A: Château de Brignac.
  • A Sérent Manoir de Tromeur.
  • A Missiriac: Castle Morlaye.
  • A Saint-Marcel Manor Vaugace.
  • At Roc-Saint-André: Manoir de La Touche Carne.
  • Saint-Guyomard A: Court of Bovrel.
  • Arts and crafts:
  • Sculpture, pottery, ceramic La Chapelle-Caro.
  • Ceramic and Pottery Lizio.
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Guided tour by mountain bike, foot or kayakNature and the outdoors50 €Saint-Marcel (2.4 km)
Roc Aventure acrobatic trailSports sensations10 €Le Roc-Saint-André (7.6 km)
Ethology and trek on horsebackNature and the outdoorsFrom 18 € to 43 €Sérent (8.2 km)
Farm animal discovery tourCulture and education4 €Saint-Servant (13.2 km)
Microlight sightseeing tripSports sensationsFrom 50 € to 70 €Loyat (21 km)

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PHOTOS
The canal from Nantes to Brest and Green Lane
 
Street Malestroit
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WEATHER
Sunday 19 May
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Min. 9°C - Max. 14°C
Monday 20 May
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Min. 11°C - Max. 15°C
Tuesday 21 May
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Min. 10°C - Max. 16°C
RESTAURANTS 
Le Petit Keriquel  
8.7
La Chapelle-Caro
A few steps from the forest Brocéliande, famous for Forest Merlin, Little Keriquel itself is an enchanting place. Housed in an old building in Brittany, this hotel restaurant offers...
Located 6.8 km from Malestroit36 € per person 
Le Roi Arthur  
8.5
Ploërmel
DIVING IN HISTORY - Want to live a short break or a meal a true tale legend? You make the choice to Arthur, Lancelot, Merlin Morgana or even? Filez Ploermel, not far from the forest...
Located 14.8 km from Malestroit30 € per person 
Le Bretagne et sa Residence  
8.7
Questembert
Britain and the residence offers an exceptional gastronomy to discover the culinary achievements extraoridinaires Chef Alain Aurillac and his team. Nestled in the heart of the village...
Located 17.3 km from Malestroit73 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Popote et Polochon    
9.3
Saint-Martin-sur-Oust
Between Rochefort-en-Terre and Gacilly, Anthony and Stephanie welcome you in an old school / church hall renovated in the heart of St Martin sur Oust, 100 m from the Canal from Nantes...
Located 11.8 km from MalestroitFrom 70 € to 75 € the double room 
Le Ruisseau  
Saint-Martin-sur-Oust
Located in the town square of St Martin sur Oust, near the Nantes Brest Canal. Good trails for walking and cycling! 30 minutes to the south coast of Brittany.
Located 12.2 km from MalestroitFrom 50 € to 60 € the double room 
Chateau de st malo  
Ploërmel
Bed and breakfast in a. romantic castle in 1900.
Located 13.5 km from MalestroitFrom 84 € to 94 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Maison au bord du canal Nantes à Brest
Saint-Martin-sur-Oust
House by the canal with enclosed garden and direct access to the channel (gate closed for children). The main room with canal view (boat traffic) includes: - A fully equipped kitchen...
Located 11.2 km from MalestroitFrom 250 € to 450 € per week 
Gîte de Cranhac  
9.5
Peillac
The lodging of Cranhac, in arz of oust, located Peillac (56), located in the. Large natural area of ​​the lower valley of Oust, you can switch. Stay calm but dynamic in a former stable...
Located 15.5 km from Malestroit490 € per week 
Ker louis-martine
Josselin
Tt comfort Villa 4 bedrooms large barbecue terrace large lot close to drill brocéliande Josselin castle.
Located 18.2 km from MalestroitFrom 429 € to 696 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Domaine du Roc    
9.7
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 7.6 km from MalestroitFrom 11 € to 13 € per day 
Camping des Cerisiers  
Josselin
Small and quiet campsite in the wilderness. Close to the Nantes-Brest Canal and GR37. Located in the heart of Brittany and take advantage of all its charms: the Gulf of Morbihan and...
Located 18.1 km from MalestroitFrom 12 € to 14 € per day 
Camping du bois vert    
9.2
Carentoir
Small family campsite, part shade, constructed out of town on the edge of a pond fish. Pitches for tents, caravans. Motorhomes allowed. Rental of mobile homes. Open from 01 April to...
Located 18.4 km from Malestroit13.20 € per day 

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HOTELS
Hotel et Restaurant Manoir De La Combe     
8.7
Pleucadeuc
Set in a peaceful 3-hectare park, the Manoir provides a warm welcome, 25 minutes from Vannes and 600 metres from the Malestroit, one of the famous “Petite Citée de Caractère'. The Hotel...
Located 1.3 km from MalestroitRoom from 68 €
Logis Le Petit Keriquel     
8.4
La Chapelle-Caro
Located in La Chapelle-Caro, Logis Le Petit Keriquel features free Wi-Fi and an on-site restaurant. You can relax on the furnished terrace, by the garden or drive the 30 km to Vannes...
Located 6.8 km from MalestroitRoom from 49 €
Hôtel Le Cobh     
8.7
Ploërmel
The Hôtel Le Cobh is located in the Brittany town of Ploërmel near the historic Paimpont forest. Guestrooms have satellite TV and free Wi-Fi. Le Cobh’s restaurant serves gourmet international...
Located 13.5 km from MalestroitRoom from 70 €

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Morbihan
Best Western Le Roof Vannes
Hotel Best Western Le Roof with sea views is situated on the shore of the Gulf of Morbihan. It has well-established gardens,...
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