Pontivy: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Pontivy combines imperial history with distinctive waterways. This historic character is particularly evident in the Napoleonic Quarter, where the Imperial Church of Saint-Joseph stands at the centre of a park. It was a gift from Emperor Napoleon III after his visit to Napoléonville in August 1858.

Culture and History

Saint-Joseph Church was built between 1860 and 1867 according to plans by Parisian architect Marcellin-Emmanuel Varcollier. Contemporary stained-glass windows were added between 1991 and 1994. Pontivy’s Imperial Quarter itself was built under Napoleon.

The Château de Pontivy is also part of the historic townscape. Due to ongoing renovation work, it is not open to the public all year round. During the school holidays, guided tours are offered there by the Office de Tourisme de Pontivy Communauté; a reservation is required.

Another link to the history of the waterways is the Péniche Duchesse Anne. It was launched on 21 November 1929 and had previously been used as a cargo vessel under the name Idéal.

Water and Routes

The Canal de Nantes à Brest runs through Pontivy, as does the canalised Blavet. The connection between the Blavet and the canal in Pontivy is located at Îlot des Récollets.

The Vélodyssée runs along the Canal de Nantes à Brest. Vélodyssée passes can be stamped at the tourist office on the Péniche Duchesse Anne in Pontivy.

Townscape

In the middle of Pontivy’s town centre, the Auberge de Jeunesse HI Pontivy is located in a former mill on a small green island.

Other Local Pages

Other local pages: La Chapelle-Neuve, Calan, Saint-Gildas-De-Rhuys, Sainte-Hélène, Le Palais, Ploeren, Moustoir-Ac, Ploemel.

To the higher-level travel overview: Morbihan.