THEMATIC EVENTS

On the occasion of the archaeological dig at Place des Écoles in Quimperlé, site of the construction of the future community conservatory of music and dance, the Pays d'Art et d'Histoire offers you several appointments, to (re)discover the many archaeological traces of the territory.

MEETING FOR YOUNG PUBLIC IN SEARCH OF ARCHAEO

Immerse yourself in history and discover the past of Trévoux through a treasure hunt! Equipped with a backpack, you will have to solve a series of puzzles to find the lost treasure. Explore the corridors of time with your family for this archaeological investigation. The children who find the treasure will be rewarded! This family treasure hunt, for teenagers and children, takes place accompanied by an adult. From the age of 8. A departure every 15 minutes. 1 family = 1 reservation. • Wednesday, April 20, departures between 2 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. • Duration: 50 minutes • Free • Reservation required

GUIDED TOURS UNDER CARNOËT

The Carnoët forest presents a great archaeological, historical and legendary richness.We suggest a hike in the heart of this place, to approach different vestiges and stories of the past. Sunday, June 26, 2:30 p.m. • Duration: 2:30 • Full price: €5; Reduced price: €3 • Reservation required

THE MOULIN DU ROCH, A SEIGNEURY ON THE EDGE OF THE SCORFF

In Arzano on the banks of the Scorff, dominated by a feudal mound, the Roch mill finds its origins in the heart of the High Middle Ages. Located in a protected natural setting, the site was the capital of the seigniory of La Roche-Moysan which stretched between the Ellé and the Scorff. Presentation of the 3D model of the mill on Friday May 13 - 7 p.m. at the media library. Sunday 15 May, 2.30 p.m. • Duration: 1.5 hours • Full price: €5; Reduced price: €3 • Reservation

EXCURSION ON THE BELON

Embark on a guided kayak tour on the Bélon and discover a history dating back more than a thousand years around Neolithic and Gallo-Roman remains. Visit supervised by a host from the Domaine de Beg Porz and a guide-lecturer. Places limited to 10 people.To find out more about the Bélon River, from upstream to downstream, browse the Atlas du Bélon website: https://belon.atlas-rivieres.bzh Sunday May 22, 2 p.m. • Duration: 3 hours •
Single price: 25 €
(price includes kayak rental and necessary equipment)•
Mandatory reservation

EUROPEAN ARCHEOLOGY DAYS BELOW THE PLACE DES ÉCOLES

Following a diagnosis carried out in the spring of 2021, the teams of archaeologists return to Place des Écoles for an excavation lasting several weeks, in search of material remains from more or less distant times... What is hiding under the bitumen? On the occasion of the Days of Archeology, several activities will allow you to discover the archeology, the progress of the construction site and the history of the site. Program communicated soon on the website of Quimperlé Community and the city of Quimperlé.

EVENTS AT THE QUIMPERLÉ TOURIST OFFICE FROM BOTTOM TO TOP

At the confluence of two rivers, the Ellé and the Isole which form the Laïta, Quimperlé unfolds from the lower town to the upper town via cobbled streets, stairs and bridges. Immerse yourself in the history of this historic town, from the Abbey of Sainte-Croix to the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption. Thursdays 14 and 28 April, 3 pm • Duration: 2 hours • Full price: €5; Reduced price: €3 • Reservation required

A STOPOVER AT THE PORT OF DOËLAN

The port of Doëlan alone embodies the magic of the rias in southern Brittany. This authentic fishing port, which lives to the rhythm of the tides, is guarded by two lighthouses. With its left bank and its right bank, the port of Doëlan is a fishing port. It is unquestionably one of the jewels of the small Breton ports. Thursday 21 April and Tuesday 31 May, 3pm • Duration: 1h30 • Full price: €5; Reduced price: €3 • Reservation required

BRIGNEAU, A SMALL PORT WITH A GREAT PAST

Protected behind its jetty, the port of Brigneau bears witness to the history of sardine canneries, active until the 1970s. Brigneau also saw painters, writers and poets stay, who fell under the spell of this small port in Cornwall. Today labeled Port of Heritage Interest, Brigneau can be discovered in all seasons. Thursday 5 May and Thursday 2 June, 3pm • Duration: 1h30 • Full price: €5; Reduced price: €3 • Reservation required

MERRIEN: FROM PORT TO OCEAN, A RETURN TO THE PAST

Discover Merrien and its past through a walk presenting the history of the port and its oyster farmers, as well as its military heritage, from a 17th century guardhouse to the blockhouses of the Second World War . Saturday, June 4, 3 p.m. • Duration: 1 hour • Full price: €5; Reduced price: €3 • Reservation required

All the meetings of the Pays d'Art et d'Histoire require a reservation either online (http://reservation.quimperle-co.bzh) or from the Pays de Quimperlé Tourist Office in one of its offices or by telephone on 02 98 39 67 28. Contact for further information: Service Tourisme et Pays d'Art et d'Histoire de Quimperlé Community:
pays-art-histoire@quimperle-co.bzh