LANDIVISIAU

 

Landivisiau is a short drive from Roscoff in Brittany and is a town about the same size as Bideford. The name Landivisiau first appeared in 1292. It started as a monastic foundation with the building of a castle which was destroyed in the 16th century. The trading of heavy horses began in the 18th century & was very successful & every Whitsun there is a very large horse fair in the town. The most popular breed being the Percheron, a model of one stands outside the Town Hall. The town grew quite considerably during the 1960’s with the opening of the nearby airbase, causing new development with houses, schools & roads.

The coat of arms consists of a lion (Leon) surrounded by gold diamonds which represents the Family Rohan, this became the official emblem in 1981.

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The North coast of Brittany is stunning, similar to Cornwall, but less people, and a bit warmer.