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Pontivy, Napoleon city
Pontivy, city of character of Brittany proposes a multitude of visits between 10 and 50 km around.
Since 1396, the city of Pontivy is the leader political, judicial and military place of the Rohan's family.
Bastion of the Republic during the Revolution, from 1789 till 1799, Pontivy is noticed by Napoleon Bonaparte, because of its exceptional position, in the heart of Brittany.
For the lovers of castles, after that of Pontivy du XVe, the road of Britain Dukes will lead you to Josselin (34 km), then to the XVIIIth castle of the Forges des Salles near the lake of Guerledan (40 ha) to 20 km.
Others sites to visite : The Golfe du Morbihan and the Britain islands