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Lohéac

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Small village of Ille-et-Vilaine labeled Communes of rural heritage of Brittany, Lohéac takes place about thirty kilometers from Rennes, not far from Guignen, Lieuron and Val d'Anast. It takes its name from the Latin Locus aquarium (places of water) and from the Breton Loch (lake).

Known since Gallo-Roman times, the Breton town then took place on the old Roman road leading from Angers to Carhaix. Then fortified Roman camp, Lohéac develops in the Middle Ages, with in particular the construction of a feudal castle. It subsequently experienced an expansion in 1845, when the former commune of Saint-Germain-des-Prés was attached.

Very dynamic, the small town of Lohéac presents an interesting architectural heritage, as well as many sporting and recreational activities.

Geographical information

MunicipalityLohéac
Postcode35550
Tourism label
Latitude47.8674150 (N 47° 52’ 3”)
Longitude-1.8857260 (W 1° 53’ 9”)
AltitudeFrom 34m to 100m
Surface area5.11 km²
Population676 inhabitants
Density132 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureRennes (35 km, 39 min)
Insee code35155
IntercommunalityCC Vallons de Haute-Bretagne Communauté
DepartmentIlle-et-Vilaine
RegionBrittany

Nearest cities & towns

Lieuron5 km (7 min)
Guignen7.4 km (7 min)
Mernel7.6 km (10 min)
Val d'Anast8.3 km (7 min)
Guipry-Messac8.8 km (12 min)
Saint-Malo-de-Phily9.1 km (13 min)
La Chapelle-Bouëxic9.2 km (12 min)
Pipriac9.2 km (9 min)
Les Brulais12.9 km (13 min)
Pléchâtel13.3 km (16 min)
Saint-Séglin13.3 km (14 min)
Bovel13.7 km (19 min)
Saint-Senoux13.7 km (15 min)
Guichen13.8 km (12 min)

Things to see and do

Built on the remains of the former gendarmerie, the Saint-André church was erected at the end of the 19th century. Visitors can notably admire a painting of the education of the Virgin with Saint Joachim and the angels, a high altar and two stalls designed by Arthur Regnault classified as Historic Monuments.

Passing through the village, don't miss to admire the Château de la Barre, a mansion built between the 17th and 19th centuries, or go to the Manoir de l'Automobile. The latter offers, in addition to its rallycross, karting or quad circuits, an automobile museum. Considered one of the most beautiful museums in Europe devoted to the history of the automobile, it offers over 15,000 m² of exhibition space over 400 vehicles of all types, of all ages and of all nationalities. The set is animated by a hundred models in period clothes. The museum also discusses the trades of yesteryear, revealing in particular a still, dioramas, a projection room or even a 1930s guinguette with cider bar, barrel organ and video games.

Events and festivities

Weather

Thursday 25 april
Min. 3°C - Max. 14°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 6°C - Max. 15°C
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Saturday 27 april
Min. 5°C - Max. 11°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
La Ferme du Monde animal park
Nature and the great outdoors6 € to 9 € Carentoir (17.7 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Bruz: The Heights of the Boel
HikeIntermediate2:50Bruz (17.5 km)
Oyon Valley loop
HikeIntermediate4:45Guer (17.6 km)
Butte du Dran loop
HikeEasy3:30Guer (17.6 km)
Circuit of Brain-sur-Vilaine
All-terrain bike itineraryEasy2:10La Chapelle-de-Brain (18.9 km)
Bruz: From the banks of the Seiche to the Boel
HikeIntermediate2:45Bruz (19.5 km)

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