The ridge lines of the Landes de Lanvaux slightly overhang the valleys of the Arz and of the Claie, crossing Morbihan from East to West. Woods now rank above the heath, and this huge plateau, measuring sixty kilometers by ten, is a region to be discovered. Only a few steps away from the Gulf of Morbihan, this territory is profoundly rural and boasts a little-known facet of Brittany's inland. Lovers of green, peaceful nature will be delighted to discover the Landes de Lanvaux, going for long walks, or angling on the water's edge.  Off the beaten tracks, it is in a quiet way that you will appreciate this land, that still bears memory to its past of resistance.

A place of Resistance
 Headquarter of the breton Chouannerie (18th century French counter-revolutionary movement) led by Georges Cadoual, the Landes de Lanvaux have experienced several times of rebellion all through history. Every era has left its traces, and the surroundings still shelter Roman and neolithic remains. In the recent past, Saint Marcel has equally been a high place of breton resistance. A couple of hours before the Normandy landing, two groups of paratroopers were dropped on the Landes de Lanvaux. After the battle of Saint Marcel, some were hidden in local farms. The German repression over what remains Brittany's greatest maquis, was terrible.

Exceptional heritage
 Lesser known than the site of Carnac, the Landes de Lanvaux conceal nevertheless a remarkable megalithic heritage. The commune of Trédion, in particular, hosts a great number of listed monuments, such as the Babouin and Babouine, two famous standing stones with roughly sculpted faces, or the covered alley known as “la loge aux loups”, the wolf's lodge. The castle, that once welcomed Catherine de Medicis, is situated in a park of 20 hectares open to visitors. The religious heritage is equally noteworthy. The surronding countryside is dotted with chapels and crosses.

Webside of the Musee de la Resistance Bretonne: http://www.resistance-bretonne.com
Tourist information: http://www.landes-de-lanvaux.com/