Malestroit

Malestroit ( Malastred Breton ) is a commune with 2492 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Morbihan in the Brittany region.

Geography

Malestroit is located on the right bank of the River Oust, which forms part of the Canal de Nantes à Brest here. Since the channel is not used by commercial shipping, it is now frequented only by sports and houseboats.

History

  • It dates the founding of Malestroit in 987, when the monks settled on the banks of the Oust. The place becomes a stage stop on the Camino de Santiago, a pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela.
  • End of the Middle Ages Malestroit is charged to one of the nine baronies of Brittany.
  • Beginning of the 19th century is commissioned by Napoleon I started the construction of the Canal de Nantes à Brest, initially for military reasons, later to also connect with the target, the inner Brittany on the marketing of commodities.

Attractions

  • Church of Saint- Gilles ( originating from the 11th century )
  • Chapel de la Madeleine
  • Interesting city center with old half-timbered and stone houses

Sons and daughters of the town

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