Our rich heritage in 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

 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

 Malestroit

 Malestroit

 Sérent

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

Founder of the clinic (still in operation) in 1929, she was awarded the Légion d'Honneur by General de Gaulle in 1945 for hiding and treating soldiers and resistance fighters at the clinic during the 39-45 war. The cemetery where she is buried is open at all hours. The chapel is open from 10am to 1...

 Malestroit

The park is visible from afar thanks to its giant sequoias which border a charming washhouse and its pond. A second pond can be discovered on a walking tour. The chapel built in 1877 and recently restored is characteristic of the neo-Romanesque style. Free visit of the park from 10am to 6pm, map ava...

 Pleucadeuc

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

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

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