Declared as one of the most beautiful villages in France, Locronan, A small nucleus of Finistère Breton has achieved something very unusual: conserve its intact soul. There are no strident signs or modern windows. Only cobbled streets, gray grass houses covered with moss, slate roofs and A silence that wraps everything With an almost ceremonial calm. Thus, it is not surprising that each visitor who reaches this corner of France Fall lost in love with each of its details.
His name comes from San Ronan, an Irish monk That, according to tradition, it was installed in the area in the seventh century. Since then, time has been slow but firm through its streets, leaving its mark, but without razing. In the Middle Ages it prospered thanks to the linen trade, and that time of splendor is still reflected today in its buildings, its square and its church.What makes it unique? That was not destroyed in any war, and that makes it a rare example of well preserved historical architecture.
Key points
In Locronan everything starts (and ends) in the Church squarethe heart of the town since time immemorial and one of the most harmonious places in Brittany. It is surrounded by noble houses built between the fifteenth and eighteenth centuries, with granite facades, windows with flowers and slate roofs that form The perfect postcard. Everything is taken care of in detail, including the absence of modern cables, signs or cars makes the place to retain that decorated air that attracts so much attention.
The Saint-Ronan Churchpreside over the square as a stone and faith lighthouse. Its structure mixes Gothic and Renaissance elements and is dedicated to the Irish saint who gave name to the people. Inside the San Ronan relics rest and beautiful stained glass windows and altarpieces are preserved. Just behind, the small cemetery and the source of Saint-Ronan add up to the environment more mysticism: it is said that Its waters have miraculous properties. And, that it would be a Breton town without a good legend.
Get lost aimlessly
The streets that leave from the square are an invitation to get lost aimlessly. In addition to their beauty, they are full of Small craft stores, galleries and local workshops. If you seek even more silence and calm, at a very short distance from the center is the Névet forestperfect to lengthen the visit with a small walk among centenary trees.
Locronan is strategically located to include it on routes that include other Finistère jewels such as Brest, QuimperDouarnenez o La Salvaje Costa de la Pointe du Raz.
