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| La Roche-Bernard ((br)Ar Roc'h-Bernez) | |
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| The villain. | |
| Information | |
| Country |  France |
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| Regions | Brittany Morbihan |
| Watercourse | ugly |
| Area | 0,43 km² |
| Population | 699 hab. () |
| Density | 1 625,58 inhab./km² |
| Postal code | 56130 |
| Spindle | UTC 01:00, UTC 02:00 |
| Location | |
 47 ° 31 ′ 6 ″ N 2 ° 17 ′ 57 ″ W | |
| Official site | |
La Roche-Bernard is a French commune, located in the department of Morbihan of the region Brittany. Classified " Small city of character ", the city is particularly known for its marina, its old quarter, the craftsmen who live there and its various bridges.
Understand
La Roche-Bernard is a city built on the steep banks of the ugly. The geography of the site explains the existence of its multiple sloping streets. The interest of the city lies in its well-preserved mansions and mansions.
Story
The origins of La Roche-Bernard go back to the beginning of XIe century century, when the Viking lord Bern-Hart (whose name means " strong as a bear ") discovers a rocky promontory on the edge of the Vilaine. He then decides to install his fortress there, taking advantage of the site's ease of defense. Lending allegiance to the Duke of Brittany, he then receives the title of Count de la Roche -Bernard and the lands associated with it.
Since the XIIe century, maritime activity will, in La Roche-Bernard, gain momentum over the centuries, particularly with the salt trade and shipyards. Important shipbuilding site, the city saw, in 1635, the launch of the first three-decker vessel of the French navy, " The crown The peak of naval activity is reached during the XIXe century century, in the years 1880-1890, and rapidly decreasing XXe century century. After the construction of the damArzal, the port is transformed to accommodate the pleasure boats, modern and old, which replaced the merchant ships.
Emblematic images of La Roche-Bernard, the bridges that can be seen today date from 1960 (Pont de la Roche-Bernard) and 1996 (Pont du Morbihan).
To go
By plane
The airport Nantes-Atlantique is connected to the main cities of France and the world. To then reach La Roche-Bernard, either take the car (Nantes-La Roche-Bernard: 1 h 30 distance) or the train to Pont-Château.
On a boat
It is possible to reach La Roche-Bernard by following the river "La Vilaine". Upstream at about 7 km, you can cross the Arzal dam taking care to check the lockage times in advance [1]. Downstream, find out the lockage times at Redon as well as the crossing times for Pont de Cran (Saint-Dolay).
By train
The closest and quickest station is Pont-Château.
By bus
The TINO bus network serves the Morbihan department. You can consult the interactive map of the different lines [2].
By car
From Nantes or Vannes, take the N 165.
Circulate
By car
By public transport
By taxi
To see
- Old Port – From the old port, remain the harbor master's office, warehouses and salt granaries.
- 1 Old quarter
Accessible 24 h out of 24. 
Free access. – It is the historic heart of La Roche-Bernard. The Chemin du Ruicard leads to streets, sometimes stepped, lined with houses of 16e and 17e centuries. Passage de la Quenelle leads to Place du Bouffay, where the Canon House is located. - 2 La Vilaine maritime museum 6, rue du Ruicard,
33 2 99 90 83 47 – The Maritime Vilaine Museum is located on five levels in the Basses-Fosses castle, built on the rock. It is devoted to the city's maritime activities: fishing, shipbuilding and cabotage. - 3 Pedestrian walkway Free access. – TO 40 m above the Vilaine, this footbridge, which doubles the Pont du Morbihan, offers a nice view of the city. From there, you can follow the river to the Arzal dam.
- 4 Marina 2 Quai Saint Antoine, 33 2 99 90 62 17, e-mail : [email protected] Mon.- sat. : 9 h 00 - 12 h 30 and14 h 00 - 18 h 00. – Former economic heart of La Roche-Bernard, the port today hosts many pleasure boats, modern and old.
- Craftsmen and artists district – La Roche-Bernard hosts the workshops of different craftsmen.
- Bridges – No less than 4 bridges have succeeded one another in La Roche-Bernard since the XIXe century. Two of them are still intact today.
Accessible 
Free access
Do
- Visit the various workshops of artisans and artists
- Take an excursion on La Vilaine (departure from Arzal, La Roche-Bernard or Redon)
