The pleasant little town of La Roche-Bernard now appears to be a popular place for boating - in this photo and that of the bridge, many yachts may be seen moored in the river.
But back some hundreds of years ago, it seems there was a risk from raiding English ships sailing up the river. The sign on this old cannon says it was placed there when Richelieu was Prime Minister for Louis XIII in the 1600s.
Written Feb 23, 2006
Address: La Roche Bernard
built in 1633 and overlooking the bay of pleasure boats, destroyed due to cholera in 1832 and rebuilt in 1838. the area is nice to walk around as well;enjoy it
Written May 14, 2012
Address: Place de l'Eglise
Website: http://www.tourisme-pays-la-roche-bernard.fr/
This is a back street of the town, but both the town and the area justify a good wander around.
Written Feb 23, 2006
Address: La Roche Bernard
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This is a back street of the town, but both the town and the area justify a good wander around.
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Heading from Vannes toward Nantes, down the N165-E60, you cross the Vilaine River. As you do, you will find yourself on a very impressive suspension bridge, which clearly replaces an older bridge,...
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A wonderful old city center and boat harbor

A town on the edge of the Morbihan going towards Nantes, great harbor ,lovely pleasure boats and quaint city center another corner of Brittany to explore, come on in.
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One of the Small Towns of Charakter

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