In Ploërmel, the astronomical clock
Built from 1850 to 1855 by Brother Bernardin, this clock was classified as a Historic Monument in 1982. Located in the interior courtyard of the La Mennais brothers’ house, it has two hundred gables which control ten dials and the entire solar system. In addition, right next door are the Museum of Natural Sciences and the Jean-Marie-de-La-Mennais Museum.
Guided tours, depending on Brother Arsène’s availability, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., 1, boulevard Foch, Ploërmel. Reservation on 06 74 19 34 04. Unaccompanied visits from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day, free.
In Monteneuf, a fire lighting and jewelry. The Les Landes association offers fun, immersive and instructive activities that dive into the past in the footsteps of prehistoric men. On Monday, at 2.30 p.m., fire lighting demonstration.
Then at 4 p.m., a workshop allows you to make a jewel to take away. Information on these activities and many others: 02 97 93 26 74. Prices: €6.50; €4 (children aged 5 to 18, job seekers and students) and free for children under 5.
In Taupon, a sporty summer is in preparation. All summer long, it is possible to play sports on the shores of Lac au Duc. A sports animator offers to move and have fun through cycling, Nordic walking, orienteering, tennis, badminton, petanque, ultimate…
Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the leisure centre. Registration on site or by phone: 06 08 05 12 96. Provide your own bike for the dedicated outings and your helmet, free.
In Josselin, a discovery tour of the medieval city aboard a horse-drawn carriage, information on 07 85 19 36 09; In Sérent, an afternoon of wooden games, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., information on 06 64 47 86 82; In Cruguel, an exhibition Life through time, every day from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., tel. : 02 97 73 01 48…
