Village de l'An Mil de Melrand

About the museum

The Lann Gouh site in Melrand was discovered in 1902 and has remained preserved since then. It covers one and a half hectares of remains of houses, streets and courtyards, with walls up to 80 centimetres high. This farming village, set at the foot of a hill in the Blavet valley, was inhabited for almost six centuries before being abandoned.

Archaeologists, specialists in ancient timber and pollen have carried out numerous studies here, which have helped to reveal the living conditions of its inhabitants. The site has been developed and open to the public since 1985.

Today, full-scale reconstructions can be seen: houses, a raised granary on stilts, a bread oven, a henhouse, a threshing floor for rye, the workshop of a tanner and a sheepfold. Animals of rustic breeds live in the enclosures, and a garden displays plants documented in the Middle Ages, which visitors can touch and harvest as in the past. The site has also served as a film location for several productions, including the 2008 series Kaamelott.

Highlights

• Remains of a medieval farming village across one and a half hectares
• Reconstructed houses, raised granary and bread oven
• Animals of rustic breeds in their enclosures
• Garden of plants documented in the Middle Ages
• Summer demonstrations of everyday medieval life

Permanent exhibition

• Le village de l'An Mil – An outdoor circuit through the village remains, the reconstructed buildings, the animal enclosures and the medieval garden.

Founded

1985

Admission & discounts

Special rates on request. Payment in cash, by cheque, holiday vouchers (no change given), or bank card; bank transfer for groups; the Pass Culture is accepted for students of collèges and lycées in groups.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The website states that access is difficult for pushchairs, wheelchairs and walkers. All facilities are located in the reception building.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations
• Stroller-friendly: not available

Special visit sheet for children, seasonal events for young and old alike, garden plants to touch, animals in the enclosures. Access is difficult with a pushchair.

Getting there & parking

At the edge of the village of Melrand, towards Bubry, turn left in the direction of Quistinic, opposite the Kerstraquel lake. Coaches must go via the D159 opposite the lake; do not follow the GPS if it shows a different route.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Bookshop and shop in the reception building, with documentation. Outdoor picnic area and a covered area.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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