Frequently asked questions

In 818, tired of Breton indiscipline, Emperor Louis the Pious, Charlemagne's son, decided to travel to the western confines of his empire to demand the submission of Morvan, under whose banner various Breton chiefs had gathered. The conciliatory embassy failed, and the emperor's emissaries were sent back by Morvan, who did not bend and claimed the royal title. Rejecting this demand, Louis Le Preux decided to confront Morvan in a battle that took place between Priziac and Langonnet. Morvan was killed. History and legend combine to make this Breton leader, known as Lez-Breizh (the support of Brittany), a fervent defender of freedom.

As you leave the village of Guémené-sur-Scorff, heading towards Gourin, fork left (D1) then turn right almost immediately towards Langoëlan, Rostrenen (D3) to discover the river a little further on. This is also the starting point for the Le Meunier hiking trail.

If you wish to follow the river by car, head towards Lignol (D782) as far as Kernascléden. Drive through the village (stop off to visit the church if you have time). A little further on, at Kerchopine, turn left to follow the Vallée du Scorff.

Here are two good places to get a breathtaking view of the Montagnes Noires:

At the calotte Saint-Joseph in the commune of Langonnet (more precisely, La Trinité-Langonnet). Pass through the village of La Trinité-Langonnet and head towards Paule (D11). When you reach the village of Yun, park your car at the bottom of the road on your right (be careful not to block the way). Climb up to this small mountain (400m anyway!). You've reached one of the highest points in Morbihan!

The Placeguen rock at Gourin.

From Gourin, take the D301 towards Spézet, continue to the Bochequelen junction and turn left. After 1 km, at Placeguen, you can park on the side of the road, taking care not to obstruct traffic or access to the farm road. It's a 5-minute walk to the rock. Take the path and turn right.

The grounds of Château de Tronjoly are accessible free of charge all year round. It is often the place to go for a stroll for the Gourinois, who appreciate its lake.

The château is open to the public forart exhibitions, usually during the school holidays. TheBretagne Transamerica exhibition is also on show. Admission is free.

It is also open during the Fête de la Crêpe and the Sonneurs championship. To see the calendar of festivals and events, click here!

In the Pays du Roi Morvan, motorhomes are allowed to park on public land provided they do not hinder traffic, except in designated areas such as the Sainte-Barbe chapel in Le Faouët.

In the commune of Priziac, parking in accommodation mode is regulated.

To find out more about the areas and services available, click here!

It's in Guémené-sur-Scorff that the real "andouille de Guémené" is produced. You can buy it from the traditional producers in Guémené-sur-Scorff. At the charcuterie "La Maison Levesque" or the "Maison de l'andouille", you can buy with your eyes closed. Tradition is respected from start to finish.

If you want to find out more aboutGuémené andouille, we've got it all right here!

Restaurants take great pleasure in cooking it in all its forms: andouille-purée, crêpes, burgers and pizzas. Click here to find out more!

You can also treat yourself to the Andouille Festival, held every year at the end of August in Guémené-sur-Scorff, of course!

In Le Faouët, the morning market takes place on the Place des Halles on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesdays of the month. On Monday and Saturday mornings, you can shop in Gourin. In Guémené-sur-Scorff, you can shop at Place Loth on Thursday mornings every week, and meet local producers in the market hall every other Wednesday afternoon.

To find out about market days in the other communes of the Pays du Roi Morvan, click here !

To find Breton biscuits, cider, real andouille from Guémené-sur-Scorff... check out the list of our partners by clicking here. Market days are here!

The chapel of Sainte-Barbe can be reached on foot or by car from the town of Le Faouët, but beware, the route is not the same!

It's very easy to get there by car (3 km). Head towards Gourin. After 1.5 km, turn right and drive straight on. This is a dead-end road.

To get there on foot (1.6 km / 30 mins). Start at Les Halles. Take rue des Halles. At the intersection, go straight ahead on the Chemin de Sainte-Barbe (700 m). Pass under the tunnel, climb the stairs and walk up to the Sainte-Barbe plateau along the cobbled pilgrims' path for 580 m.

A word of advice: remember to take shoes that are suitable for walking, and for the very young, you'll need a sling or baby carrier rather than a pushchair.

If you're not planning to hike the 12km circuit of chapels, it's best to get to the Saint-Fiacre chapel by car. From Le Faouët, head towards Quimperlé. After 2.5 km, a sign will indicate the chapel on your left. Another 300 m and you're there!

The Halles and the Chapelles Sainte-Barbe and Saint-Fiacre are accessible free of charge, at any time for the Halles and at times that vary according to the time of year for the chapels. Click here for all the opening times: chapelle Sainte-Barbe and chapelle Saint-Fiacre.

Notre-Dame church is open every day from 9am to 7pm. Please note that it may close at 5pm depending on the season!

While many churches and chapels are open thanks to local authorities and volunteer committees, some remain closed and can only be seen from the outside. To find out if you can visit them and how to obtain the keys, click here!

Consult our online diary here. Select the dates of your stay. All the events, local festivals, guided tours, concerts, guided walks, etc. on offer in the Pays du Roi Morvan during the chosen period will be displayed. You can also pick up the diary at our tourist information offices in Le Faouët and Guémené-sur-Scorff.

The voie verte n°7 (Roscoff-Concarneau) is the ideal place for cycling or a family outing in complete safety. It runs for 19km through the Pays du Roi Morvan (12.5km from the centre of Gourin to the centre of Guiscriff).

The cycle routes use low-traffic secondary roads. You can find their routes on our tourist map.

To hire bikes, you can go to Loisirs en Gare in Guiscriff and set off for 2 hours on the green route, or reserve bikes for the duration of your stay. You can also contact Cycles Canevet in Gourin.

To take the green route no. 7, which links Roscoff to Concarneau, take rue Ty Parc and head towards the back of the car park if you want to go towards Guiscriff-Concarneau. To get to Roscoff, drive along the Intermarché service station, then at the end of the car park, turn right towards the wooden barrier and follow the signs for Port de Carhaix. This is where you join the Nantes-Brest canal.

For the cycle route (VD1) down to Plouay, from Rue Ty Parc, head to the end of the car park and turn left towards the Pont ar Lenn lake, then left again.

To discover the 21 communes of the Pays du Roi Morvan in all their nooks and crannies and to move around freely, we advise you to come by car. Buses do not serve all our communes and tourist sites. It is therefore more practical to have your own means of transport to make the most of your stay.

Here are the bus routes serving the Pays du Roi Morvan:

-Route 14 (Pontivy - Guémené-sur-Scorff). Town served: Guémené-sur-Scorff
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-Line 15 (Lorient - Carhaix). Towns served : Berné, Meslan, Le Faouët, Gourin
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-Line 8 of the TKB network (Quimperlé - Le Faouët). Towns served : Le Faouët, Lanvénégen
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The nearest stations are in Lorient, Quimperlé and Carhaix. To check train timetables in Brittany, click here!

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