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Pontivy
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This town in the northern part of the department features a beautiful 15th-century castle (the Château de Rohan) as well as various remnants of its medieval past in its town centre.
Overview of Pontivy
Pontivy, in the northern part of the department, boasts a beautiful 15th-century castle (the Château de Rohan) as well as various remnants of its medieval past in its town centre.
Key Facts
- Type de lieu: small town.
- Intérêt touristique: (worth seeing).
- Localisation: in the northern part of the Morbihan department.
- Distances:
- Heure locale: .
- Population: 14,491 inhabitants (2016).
- Superficie: 24.85 km².
- Altitude: from 48 to 192 m.
- Site internet: http://www.tourisme-pontivycommunaute.com
History of Pontivy
What to See and Do in Pontivy
Pontivy’s town centre has preserved numerous half-timbered houses dating from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, along with a religious heritage of churches and chapels.
Pontivy Castle
Also known as the Château des Rohan, this imposing 15th-century structure is closely tied to the history and identity of the town and its surroundings.
Also known as the Château des Rohan, this imposing 15th-century structure is closely tied to the history and identity of the town and its surroundings.
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Climate and Weather in Pontivy
The area has an oceanic climate, mild and humid, with relatively low temperature variation—neither too cold in winter nor too hot in summer. Rainfall is spread throughout the year, with a peak in autumn and winter.
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Pontivy Castle
★★ Also known as the Château des Rohan, this imposing 15th-century structure is closely tied to the history and identity of the town and its…