Ruffiac: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Ruffiac combines historic buildings, named hiking trails, local festivals and culinary traditions. Between chapels, heathland and the Manoir de Balangeard, this is a place offering many tangible discoveries.

Culture and History

The parish church of Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul in Ruffiac already existed in 830 and was rebuilt in the 12th century. Its southern portal dates from the 15th century. The Chapelle Saint-Jean-Baptiste was built at the beginning of the 17th century and restored at the beginning of the 18th century; its enclosure cross bears the date 1701.

The Manoir de Balangeard is a rare, intact 17th-century estate. Its façades and roofs were listed as a historic monument by decree of 2 March 1990. The grounds can be visited year-round and feature several works of contemporary art.

The Chapelle Saint-Jacques is also part of the history of the area: it dates from 1635. There is also a hollow yew tree at the chapel, classified as a remarkable tree of Brittany.

Hiking Trails and Landscape

Ruffiac offers the Circuit des machines agricoles walking trail. The Circuit de Saint-Jean des Bois circular trail passes the Chapelle Saint-Jean des Bois, which is listed as a historic monument, and runs through the Landes du Houssa heathland.

Festivals and Local Cuisine

Every August, Ruffiac hosts the Fête de la chapelle Notre Dame de Pitié festival. The traditional “Fricassée” is served at two gatherings: on 15 August at the municipal stadium and on the first weekend of September at the Prieuré.

Other Places

Other local pages at the same level are Meucon, Péaule, Etel, Sarzeau, Berric, Baud, Bignan and Le Cours.

For the higher-level travel overview: Morbihan.