nos essentiels... Pontivy

Pontivy is made up of two towns! Stroll along the cobbled streets of the Rohan family and through Napoleon's imperial town.

Découvrez Pontivy, mon envie de Bretagne Découvrez Pontivy, mon envie de Bretagne

Pontivy is made up of two towns! Stroll along the cobbled streets of the Rohan family and through Napoleon's imperial town.

nos essentiels... Tours hiking

Take to the footpaths, cycle paths and bridleways all year round. There are 32 circuits throughout the region.

Découvrez Pontivy, mon envie de Bretagne Découvrez Pontivy, mon envie de Bretagne

Take to the footpaths, cycle paths and bridleways all year round. There are 32 circuits throughout the region.

nos essentiels... Around Lake Guerlédan

Nestling deep in the hills, Lac de Guerlédan stretches its length through the Blavet Valley. Each meander reveals a different facet of its personality. It's the perfect place for family walks and swims, but it's also the perfect playground for hikers, trail runners and water sports enthusiasts...

Découvrez Pontivy, mon envie de Bretagne Découvrez Pontivy, mon envie de Bretagne

Nestling deep in the hills, Lac de Guerlédan stretches its length through the Blavet Valley. Each meander reveals a different facet of its personality. It's the perfect place for family walks and swims, but it's also the perfect playground for hikers, trail runners and water sports enthusiasts...

nos essentiels... Le Canal from Nantes to Brest

The Nantes-Brest canal, 364 kilometres long and with 238 locks, crosses Brittany from west to east, passing through Central Brittany and the Pontivy Communauté area with its 52 locks! Get on your bike and explore the towpaths along this 150-year-old canal. Leaving from Pontivy, head for...

Découvrez Pontivy, mon envie de Bretagne Découvrez Pontivy, mon envie de Bretagne

The Nantes-Brest canal, 364 kilometres long and with 238 locks, crosses Brittany from west to east, passing through Central Brittany and the Pontivy Communauté area with its 52 locks! Get on your bike and explore the towpaths along this 150-year-old canal. Leaving from Pontivy, head for...

Visites Insolites

There's nothing better than a visit in costume to introduce children to the Middle Ages! Dressed in the colours and coat of arms of the Lords of Rohan, filles, boys and guide will wander through the narrow streets of Pontivy's old quarter, before ending their visit at the castle. There, they will practise shield-walking and medieval dancing. Bookings required at the Pontivy Communauté Tourist Office. Tour departs from the Péniche Duchesse (2 quai Niémen, 56300 PONTIVY). Duration: 1 hour.

Children's visit to the castle

Back the week of 26 February 2024

From 6€ /adult
One of the most powerful men in Brittany at the fin of the Middle Ages, Viscount Jean II de Rohan, uncle of Anne de Bretagne, demanded fin the 15th century the construction of a flambant new castle to defend his capital. Closed following the collapse in 2014 and still undergoing work, the fortified castle of Pontivy is gradually reopening its doors. Bookings required at the Pontivy Communauté Tourist Office. Tours start from the Côté Tourisme shop (21 quai Presbourg, 56300 PONTIVY). Duration 1h30.

Visit to the Château des Rohan

Back the week of 26 February 2024

From 6€ /adult
There's nothing better than a visit in costume to introduce children to the Middle Ages! Dressed in the colours and coat of arms of the Lords of Rohan, filles, boys and guide will wander through the narrow streets of Pontivy's old quarter, before ending their visit at the castle. There, they will practise shield-walking and medieval dancing. Bookings required at the Pontivy Communauté Tourist Office. Tour departs from the Péniche Duchesse (2 quai Niémen, 56300 PONTIVY). Duration: 1 hour.

In the age of fortified castles

Back the week of 26 February 2024

From 6€ /adult

Visit to the EDF Guerlédan dam

From the April 2024 holidays

Do you have just 1 hour to spare and want to discover Pontivy? Visit the town with two faces, unique in France, both the medieval capital of the Lords of Rohan and the only town in France to be renamed "Napoleonville". Take a leap back in time and discover over 1,000 years of Pontivy's history! Bookings required at the Pontivy Communauté Tourist Office. Tours start from the Côté Tourisme shop (21 quai Presbourg, 56300 PONTIVY). Duration: 1 hour.

Visit the historic heart of Pontivy

From the April 2024 holidays

From 6€ /adult
Discover the history of Pontivy in the 19th century: Napoléonville. The guide will take you from the Tourist Office to the Napoleonic railway station, following in the footsteps of the Bonaparte family. Bookings required at the Pontivy Communauté Tourist Office. Duration: 45 minutes.

Napoleonic Quarter Express Tour

From 3 July to 18 September 2024

From 4€ /adult

Producers, craftsmen and designers

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En itinérance Canaux & randos

Great Itineraries

En itinérance Canaux & randos

On foot, along the Nantes-Brest canal, by bike along the Vélodyssée... a whole nature experience to share in the heart of Brittany.

Touring by camping car or van

More hiking ideas

Marché Pontivy

Rendez-vous Agenda

Flea markets, fest-noz, concerts, fireworks, exhibitions... Find out about all the events in Pontivy and the surrounding area!
02 December
Cultural

Clown show Tragedy

Le Saturday 02 December 2023

Cléguérec
02 December
Music

Cultural season 2022/2023 : The voice of the abyss

Le Saturday 02 December 2023

Pontivy
02 December
Cultural

Ridley Scott's Napoleon competition

Du Wednesday 22 November au Wednesday 13 December 2023

Pontivy
02 December
Cultural

Polar at Le Sourn: Escape Game

Du Friday 24 November au Friday 24 December 2023

Le Sourn
02 December
Cultural

Curiosities" exhibition - Mélanie Busnel

Du Saturday 01 July au Saturday 30 December 2023

Baud
02 December
Cultural

Exhibition 2023-2024 | Ten years of donations

Du Sunday 17 September au Sunday 15 September 2024

Saint-Connan
02 December
02 December
Cultural

Kerguéhennec: Noblesse oblige exhibition

Du Sunday 05 November au Sunday 07 January 2024

Bignan
02 December
Traditions and folklore, festivals

Kolaj Pondi

Du Friday 16 June au Friday 31 December 2023

Pontivy
02 December
Culture, Sports and Leisure

Exhibition: Industrial Heritage and Know-How in the Land of Rohan

Du Thursday 08 June au Thursday 30 November 2024

Saint-Aignan
02 December
Other events

Happy Saturday

Le Saturday 02 December 2023

Pontivy
03 December
Other events

Christmas Flea Market

Le Sunday 03 December 2023

Pontivy
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