Rohan

The Village Of Rohan

The Manoir is situated on the edge of the small market town of Rohan. Rohan itself has everything needed for a self-catering holiday in Brittany - small supermarket, shops, banks and restaurants.

It is easily reached from the Manoir, either on foot or bicycle along the canal towpath (a ten minute walk), or a 2 minute drive in the car.

The beautiful Lock House at Rohan, a 5 minute cycle from the Manoir.

A central feature of the town of course is the Nantes to Brest canal, which runs right through the middle of the town. The Lock House at the main lock in the town is a wonderful sight in summer bedecked in a riot of colourful flowers.

There is a large pleasure lake, with attractive park, a small port for boats from the canal, communal tennis courts and canoes are available for hire at a reasonable price.

And for you history boffins…Rohan is the name of one of the most illustrious feudal families in the history of France, the name is of course derived from that of the small town in Morbihan - Rohan.

Alain I De Rohan, son of The Viscount Of Porhoët, was the first to take on the name of Rohan, after the place where he was born, the family claims connection with the ancient sovereigns of Brittany. Since the 12th Century the family held an important place in the history of Brittany, and strengthened its position by alliances with some of the greatest houses in France.

Chateau Du Rohan at Pontivy.

During the 15th and 16th Centuries The Rohan family became one of the most powerful in the whole of Brittany and built many of the nearby fortifications such as the nearby Chateau Du Rohan at Pontivy and The Chateau at Josselin.