Camors combines forest and outdoor activities with traces of history and traditional craftsmanship. For planning your stay, it helps to know the difference: the Circuit de l’eau offers a moderate, yellow-marked route, while the chapel, megaliths and clog-making offer different points of interest. This lets you decide whether you want to spend more time outdoors or focusing on history and crafts.

Forest and trails

The Forêt de Camors covers 648 hectares of deciduous and coniferous forest. Hiking, cycling and horse-riding trips are possible in this forest. The Circuit de l’eau is a more specific option, with its own starting point, difficulty rating and trail markings. This gives you a choice of different kinds of outings alongside a named route.

The Circuit de l’eau starts at the Petit Bois leisure, recreation and sports complex. There is a fishing pond, picnic areas, a fitness trail and a tree-climbing park. The route is moderately difficult, marked in yellow and open year-round; mountain biking is also possible. Check current trail conditions before setting out, as they may change. The Fontaine des sabotiers is also one of the Circuit de l’eau’s points of interest.

History and stone monuments

Two fortified structures remain from the Château de Comorre; they are exceptionally well preserved for the region. Near the Étang du moulin de la Motte are the remains of several buildings from the medieval Château de Comorre.

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

The Menhir Bras, also known as the Menhir de l'étoile, is 3.40 metres tall. In the Floranges forest, the Dolmen du Roh-Du dates from the 4th millennium BC and is listed as a historic monument. The two sites offer different points of reference: the menhir has a name and height, while the dolmen has a date and protected status.

Clogs and planning your visit

Au Sabot Camorien makes clogs manufactured in France as well as custom-made clogs. A visit introduces you to the history of the clog, displays historic tools and explains the different stages of production. You can also try on a clog fitted to your feet. Visiting arrangements may vary; check in advance for the latest information on how visits are organised.

Plan your season and stay

The Napoléon Express tourist train runs on Wednesdays and Sundays in summer and serves Lambel-Camors. If you are relying on this service for your journey, check the latest timetable in advance: routes and operating periods may change.

When looking for a hotel in Camors, it helps to have a clear priority: the marked route, with its moderate difficulty rating, differs from the various forest outings, while the heritage sites and clog-making offer other points of interest. Consider which part of your stay you want to shape your plans before choosing accommodation.

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See the wider travel guide: Morbihan.