The founding of Langonnet dates from the 6th century when the Britons emigrated from Great Britain.
The origin of the name comes from "lann", hermitage or monastery and from "Chunuett", name of a Welsh saint.
In 818, tired of the rebelliousness of the Bretons, Emperor Louis the Pious, son of Charlemagne, gathered his troops and faced their king, Morvan Lez-Breizh ("the support of Brittany") who then reigned in central Brittany. Morvan was killed during a battle located near Minez Morvan, village of Langonnet located near the Abbey of Notre-Dame.
Later, history will leave its mark through an impressive architectural wealth such as the Cistercian abbey where Spiritan missionaries founded a museum of African arts, the parish church, a magnificent illustration of Romanesque art or that of Trinidad-Langonnet.
Langonnet has beautiful hiking trails and the Pontigou pond will appeal to lovers of outdoor activities. It is also a town where culture is omnipresent in all its forms: traditional and current music, dance, contemporary art. The La Grande Boutique association opens its doors to you for frequent concerts!
