Josselin, Medieval town in Morbihan, France
Description
Josselin is a town on the Oust River in central Brittany, defined by a granite castle and a historic center of timber-framed houses. The Nantes-Brest Canal winds through the landscape and connects the town to a network of waterways.
History
The town's origins date to 1008, when a wooden fortress was first built here, though it was later destroyed by English forces. Over the centuries, the castle was rebuilt and became a symbol of local power and influence.
Culture
The Notre-Dame-du-Roncier Basilica remains a pilgrimage destination and shapes the spiritual life of the town to this day. Visitors can see the tombs of local nobility and feel how this place has held meaning for people across generations.
Practical
The town is best explored on foot or by bicycle, especially if you want to use the paths along the canal. The flat terrain makes it accessible to visitors of different fitness levels.
Did you know?
Between 1728 and 1953, the so-called 'aboyeuses' were known, women in trance states who made dog-like sounds while pilgrim crowds passed through. This unusual phenomenon reflected the religious fervor and spiritual intensity of the era.
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Josselin Castle
391 m
Josselin Castle
407 m
Basilique Notre-Dame-du-Roncier
249 m
Fontaine Notre-Dame-du-Roncier
477 m
Abbaye de Saint-Jean-des-Prés
1.5 km
Église Saint-Martin
172 m
Musée des poupées et des jouets de Josselin
351 m
Chapelle Sainte-Croix de Josselin
537 m
Maison, 21 rue Olivier de Clisson à Josselin
160 m
Calvaire de la chapelle Sainte-Croix
517 m
Mail de Josselin
136 m
Maison, 6 rue des Devins à Josselin
14 m
Chapelle Saint-Michel de Josselin
139 m
Puits de la rue des remparts
194 m
Poterne du trou au chat
347 m
Deux maisons, rue Saint-Michel à Josselin
196 m
Maison éclusière de Josselin
673 m
Monument aux morts de Josselin
177 m
Calvaire de la rue du Canal
461 m
Écluse de Beaufort
838 m
House, 8 rue Glatinier
293 m
Pont de la Rochette
1.3 km
Ancien puits
49 m
Tour-Prison
369 m
Fontaine Lafargue de Josselin
343 m
Écluse de Josselin
679 m
Pont Sainte-Croix
381 m
Maisons, 27 rue Olivier de Clisson à Josselin
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