Camors: Forest, Trails and Heritage

Camors combines nature and cultural experiences. The Forêt de Camors and the Circuit de l'eau make the outdoors a focus of your stay, while the Chapelle Saint-Gobrien, megaliths and clog-making offer other highlights. When planning your hotel stay and trip, you can first decide whether hiking and the forest or historical and craft-related attractions matter more to you.

Forest and trails

The Forêt de Camors covers 648 hectares of deciduous and coniferous forest. You can go hiking, cycling and horse riding in this woodland area.

The Circuit de l'eau starts at the Petit Bois leisure, recreation and sports area. It has a fishing pond, picnic areas, a fitness trail and a high ropes course. The Fontaine des sabotiers is one of the destinations on the Circuit de l'eau. The trail is of moderate difficulty, marked in yellow and open year-round; mountain biking is also possible. As trail conditions can change, check them before setting out.

The distinction is useful when choosing a route: the Circuit de l'eau is a moderately difficult, yellow-marked trail, while the Forêt de Camors also offers hiking and outings by bike or on horseback.

Historic heritage in Camors

The two surviving fortifications of the Château de Comorre are exceptionally well preserved for the region. The remains of several buildings from the medieval Château de Comorre are near the Étang du moulin de la Motte.

The Chapelle Saint-Gobrien dates from the late 14th century and was renovated in the 16th century. It lies north of the center of Camors, near the road to Baud. The parish of Camors honors Saint Gobrien every year on the first Sunday in September.

The megaliths offer different points of interest: the Menhir Bras, also known as the Menhir de l'étoile, is 3.40 meters high. The Dolmen du Roh-Du in the Floranges forest dates from the 4th millennium BC and is listed as a historic monument. For cultural planning, the menhir’s height and the dolmen’s date and listing status provide concrete points of reference.

Clog-making

Au Sabot Camorien makes clogs and custom-fit clogs in France. A visit introduces the history of the clog and shows historic tools and individual stages of the manufacturing process. You can also try on a clog fitted to your feet. Visit arrangements may vary, so confirm the details in advance.

Trip planning

The Napoléon Express tourist train serves Lambel-Camors and runs on Wednesdays and Sundays in summer. If you plan to take the train, check the latest timetable details before your trip.

Discover more destinations: La Chapelle-Caro, Taupont, Buléon, Questembert, Caudan, Treffléan, Larmor-Baden, Arzon

For the broader travel overview: Morbihan.