Official tourism website of Lorient South Brittany
Josselin
Josselin, medieval town and Breton castle!
Josselin, labelled “petite cité de caractère”, has an exceptional medieval heritage, and a very beautiful castle. The commune is located near Ploërmel, in Morbihan.
Josselin, labelled “petite cité de caractère”, has an exceptional medieval heritage, and a very beautiful castle. The commune is located near Ploërmel, in Morbihan.
The Château de Josselin, property of the De Rohan family
Property of the De Rohan family, the Château de Josselin is a remarkable Breton castle, known for its three imposing towers overlooking the river Oust. On the garden side, it has a Renaissance facade, carved in granite.
The castle can be visited, as can the fascinating Doll Museum, which is part of a family collection dating from the 19th century, completed more recently with passion by the Duchess De Rohan! Also to be discovered at the Château de Josselin: the French garden, English park, and rose garden. The entrance fee to the Castle includes all these visits.
Bucolic stroll along the Nantes to Brest canal
Do you like religious buildings? Visit the Notre-Dame du Roncier Basilica, a building with architecture from the 11th century (Romanesque style) to the 15th century (flamboyant Gothic).
If you like nature and bucolic walks, you can walk along the towpath of the Nantes to Brest canal.
