Our castles in Malestroit

The anecdotes abound for our great pleasure, for example about the bats that live in the cellar and are protected. The castle of 1435, which was destroyed, was rebuilt by the last baron of Malestroit, Louis de Sérent, who used the stones of the Malestroit ramparts, which caused a scandal. The avenue...

 Missiriac

Little by little, Robert Coudray built up his museum, with the aim of passing on his knowledge... The result was a collection of unsuspected wealth: stones, machines, models, tools, all designed to promote the industrial heritage associated with quarrying! This museum is the realization of a dream,...

 Lizio

For 30 years, Robert Coudray has been playing with salvaged objects and nature in his village of Lizio, reinventing it with his own creativity. In this fascinating maze of dream machines and unusual buildings, amazement gives way to wonder. Opening times in 2024: March 30 to June 30: daily, 2pm to...

 Lizio

 Caro

Founder of the clinic (still in activity) in 1929, she was awarded the Legion of Honour by General de Gaulle in 1945 for having hidden and treated soldiers and resistance fighters at the clinic during the Second World War. The cemetery where she is buried is accessible at all hours. The chapel is op...

 Malestroit

Over 2000 m2 of exhibition space, more than 100,000 tools, old objects, furniture, toys and costumes are presented in an atmosphere evoking 60 vanished trades and the rural life of yesteryear. A fabulous collection, unique in Brittany, a magical place full of emotion for young and old, with a colour...

 Lizio

Formed 5,000 years ago, this 22-hectare communal reserve, classified as a sensitive natural area, is managed by the Bretagne Vivante association. It is the last important site in the east of the Morbihan and the Lanvaux moorland massif, revealing an ecosystem that is both sensitive and remarkable,...

 Sérent

 Malestroit

 Malestroit

It was there that, on 18 June 1944, a battle was fought against the German occupiers by 2,000 maquisards supported by 150 Free French paratroopers and the local population. This battle was followed by terrible reprisals which have left a lasting mark on the collective memory. Located on the very sit...

 Saint-Marcel

 Malestroit

Open you eyes and be surprised by a wonderful natural world. At the heart of Lizio, the insectarium is a unique place full of exciting discoveries. A fascinating world awaits both children and adults. The insectarium of Lizio is one of only a few in France. Here, you learn about wings, legs and bodi...

 Lizio