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Ploërmel in the Golden Century


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Join Rachel Vieillevigne, a Protestant lady in period attire, on an immersive journey to 16th-century Ploërmel, delving into complex relationships and religious challenges.


Ploermel



Join us for a fascinating immersion into the late 16th century with our guide personalizing Rachel Vieillevigne, a Protestant lady from Ploërmel. Discover the city's glorious military history and its complex relationships with its Catholic neighbors while exploring its fashionable residences of the time. Rachel, the wife of a cloth merchant and raised in the Reformed faith, will immerse you in the conflicts of her childhood and the life of Protestants in Brittany woven with international trade relations. This experience reveals the little-known history of Breton Protestants in Ploërmel, including their challenges with the arrival of Henry of Navarre in the line of succession. Between hopes and tensions, this tour offers an exciting perspective on an era of religious conflicts, hopes, and challenges, passionately narrated by Rachel Vieillevigne.



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Duration 1.5 hours

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French

Wheelchair accessible

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About this experience

Highlights
  • An immersive guided tour by a professional guide in historical outfit
  • Exploration of the late 16th century with Rachel Vieillevigne, a Protestant lady
  • Understanding the life of Breton Protestants and the challenges of the time.
  • Revelation of the stakes related to the arrival of Henry of Navarre.
  • Discovery of the military history and Catholic relations in Ploërmel.
  • Includes
  • 1,5-hours guided tour in Toulouse led by a professional guide wearing historical outfits.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Not suitable for Children under 8 years

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