Our rich heritage in Malestroit

 Malestroit

 Lizio

 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

Opening hours in 2025: April 1 to June 30: daily, 2pm to 6pm July 1 to August 31: daily, 9:30 am to 7 pm September 1 to November 2: daily, 2pm to 6pm For the period from July 10 to August 22: booking recommended (https://www.poeteferrailleur.com/), preferably in the morning. Prices 2025: Individu...

 Lizio

 Ruffiac

 Malestroit

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

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

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

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