Group: Day trip to Ploërmel and Josselin

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Only available as private tour
Adult price50€
Only available as private tour
Adult price50€
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One day
Wheelchair Access: yes on request
Ploërmel
In french
Min age: /
Maximum Number of Participants: 50

For your group trips, schedule a day of immersion into history with a visit to Ploërmel and a charming medieval town: Josselin. Be guided by a professional guide dressed in historical attire in Ploërmel during a unique tour. Then, explore the majestic Josselin Castle, which has been in the Rohan family for several centuries. Stroll through its narrow streets and squares, with its half-timbered houses typical of medieval architecture, which give the town an authentic and characterful atmosphere.

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Day trip to Ploërmel and Josselin

Visit of Ploërmel: Ploërmel in the Golden Century

Explore the cobbled streets and ancient ramparts of the royal town of Ploërmel during an immersive experience that transports you to the late 16th century. You will be guided by our speaker, who will embody Rachel Vieillevigne, a Protestant Breton lady from this tumultuous period.

During this visit, delve into the fascinating history of the city, marked by a glorious military past and complex religious relations with its Catholic neighbors. Discover the crucial issues related to the arrival of the Protestant Henry of Navarre in the succession, as well as the challenges and hopes that characterized this tumultuous period. An engaging immersion into the past awaits you.

visite guidée insolite église saint armel ploermel au siècle d'or dans le morbihan

Included 

  • A 1.5-hour guided tour led by a professional guide dressed in historical attire

 

Josselin Castle Tour

Included 

  • Lunch at the Josselin Castle hotel/restaurant, including starter, main course, dessert, coffee, and 1 bottle of wine for 4.
  • 1 hour guided tour
  • Admission ticket to the castle, Doll Museum, and gardens

Nestled in the heart of Morbihan, the Rohan family residence, Josselin Castle, is a true historical icon. For centuries, it has captivated with its architecture and history. 

Overlooking the Oust River with its three imposing medieval towers, the castle features a finely sculpted granite façade, a dazzling example of flamboyant Gothic style. Inside, the sumptuous salons and bedrooms, meticulously restored in the 19th century, provide a glimpse into the aristocratic life of bygone days.

Surrounding the castle are four hectares of landscaped gardens, blending the refinement of French formal gardens with the romantic charm of English gardens.

The visit to the estate doesn’t end there. The old stables house the Doll and Toy Museum. This unique collection will delight both young and old, adding a playful touch to your historical journey.

Starting Point:

Ploërmel

Points of Interest:

Ploërmel, Medieval City of Josselin, Josselin Castle

Optional

The cost of the bus from the departure point can be provided upon request.

Group size

For groups larger than 25 people, we will rotate the program by splitting the group into two.

Cancellation Policy:

  • Free cancellation up to 30 days before departure
    Between 30 and 15 days before departure: 50% penalty
    Less than 15 days before departure: no refund.
Prices

Private group

  • Date and time of your choice
  • Language available: French
  • Rate upon request based on the number of people in the group
    From €50 per person based on a group of 25 people
  • Maximum 50 people
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