Merlevenez: Holiday Apartments and Houses
Accommodation in Merlevenez
Merlevenez features a hilly landscape with bocage hedgerows and cultivated land. Four streams cross Merlevenez; Kermorvant offers panoramic views over the Lorient roadstead.
Culture and History
At the eastern entrance to Merlevenez, on the road to Port-Louis, stands the Chapelle de la Madeleine, built in the 17th century. It consists of a single nave, illuminated by two windows on the south side.
The Fontaine Maria, also known as the Fontaine de Kergornet, was built in 1729. It features curved baluster pillars supporting a curved dome.
The parish church of Merlevenez is dedicated to Notre-Dame-de-Joie. Its main construction phases date from the last quarter of the 11th century and from the 12th century.
Routes Through the Countryside
The hiking, cycling and horse-riding trails of the Blavet Bellevue Océan Communauté pass through varied landscapes and a protected natural environment.
Geographical Location
The D9 and D170 departmental roads connect the coast at Plouhinec and Etel with the RN165 towards Hennebont.
Other Places
Other places at the same regional level: Gourin, Saint-Aignan, Port-Navalo, Landévant, Saint-Armel, Caden, Guer and Billio.
For the higher-level travel overview: Morbihan.
