If you go camping near Malestroit, your holiday promises to be full of discoveries. This small village has not stolen its nickname of Pearl of the Oust! Nestled in a tributary of the river, it has countless cultural and architectural treasures. But where to start? What to see in Malestroit and its surroundings? Here are our suggestions.
Thanks to its medieval heritage, Malestroit is one of the five communes in Morbihan to have been awarded the label “Petite Cité de Caractère” (along with Josselin, Guéméné-sur-Scorff, Rochefort-en-Terre and La Roche-Bernard). The Place du Bouffay is an excellent starting point for your visit to the village. In a flowery and sunny setting, you can admire the remarkably well-preserved half-timbered houses from the 15th and 16th centuries. This square also houses a tourist office open every day in July and August.
Practical information :
Tourist Office of the Oust in Brocéliande Communauté
6 place du Bouffay
56 140 Malestroit
02 97 75 45 35
02 99 08 21 75
tourisme.malestroit@oust-broceliande.bzh
Open in July and August, Monday to Sunday from 10am to 12:30pm and from 2pm to 6pm. In June and September, open from Monday to Saturday at the same times, and on Sunday from 10am to 1pm and from 2pm to 3pm.
To accompany you during your stay at a campsite near Malestroit, the Tourist Office has created a walking circuit that is easy to do with the whole family. Lasting an hour and a half, this tour will immerse you in Malestroit’s rich historical past, from the early Middle Ages (with the chapel of the Madeleine) to the modern era (with the town hall), passing through the late Middle Ages (with the hospital chapel) and the Renaissance (with the Pelican house). Before you leave for your walk, remember to download your itinerary by clicking on the link below!
Practical information:
https://petitescitesdecaractere.com/sites/default/files/user/128/uploads/circuit_de_decouverte_de_malestroit.pdf
Every summer since 1989, Malestroit has hosted “Au Pont du Rock”, an event that celebrates all types of music, from rock to metal, pop, French chanson and even punk. It is the oldest associative rock festival in the Brittany region! Visit the official website and the Twitter account of the event to find out about the programme as well as the organisational arrangements for the Covid-19 epidemic.
Practical information:
Every year during the last weekend of July
https://www.aupontdurock.com/
https://twitter.com/aupontdurock
02 97 73 76 91
The thousand-year-old town of Malestroit is located on the route of the Brest to Nantes Canal. Take the time to stroll along this peaceful waterway and admire the medieval facades that are reflected in the sunlight. Your campsite is near Malestroit and you are a fan of cycling? Have fun cycling around the area on a lovely 12 kilometre loop along the canal’s green lane. Click on the link below to download the route.
Practical information :
https://cdt35.media.tourinsoft.eu/upload/Topofiche-VP-16.-Boucle-canal-voie-verte.pdf
https://www.broceliande-vacances.com/offres/vp-16-boucle-canal-voie-verte-malestroit-fr-2382791/
https://www.tourismebretagne.com/offres/boucle-canal-voie-verte-malestroit-malestroit-fr-2184644/
