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Pontivy
Half a day is enough: see the Château des Rohan from outside, walk the Blavet quays and the old streets. Stay one night only if you arrive late or want a Blavet cycling day.
Pontivy is a small Breton town on the River Blavet. Its main sight, the Château des Rohan, is viewable from the street, and the compact centre is walkable. One full day lets you see the castle exterior, enjoy a riverside walk and sample local food, with optional short trips to nearby Vannes or Carnac.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (cold, wet, short days; check seasonal opening at the Château des Rohan and the tourist office before travelling)
- Airports
- Rennes–Saint-Jacques (RNS) · Lorient South Brittany (LRT)
- Nights
- 0–1
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Pontivy17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Pontivy, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyPontivy is a low‑crime town; typical precautions apply – keep valuables secure and watch traffic when crossing the river bridges.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance · 112 General emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportRNS Rennes–Saint-Jacques (Drive via the N24; allow about 1 h 30 min).
- Getting aroundThe centre is best explored on foot; regional buses connect to Vannes, Lorient and Carnac.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket (local)€1.5–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
- Mid-range bedSmall-hotel double room, a night, per room€95 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedSmall-hotel double room, a night, per room€160 (≈ US$190)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €95 (≈ US$120) · High €160 (≈ US$190)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- RNS Rennes–Saint-Jacques (Drive via the N24; allow about 1 h 30 min) · LRT Lorient South Brittany (Drive via the N24/N165; allow about 1 h)
Map of Pontivy
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Pontivy
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Auray · 45 km straight line
- Lorient · 47 km straight line
- Vannes · 48 km straight line
- Saint-Brieuc · 52 km straight line
- Carnac · 54 km straight line
- Quiberon · 66 km straight line
- Saint-Gonlay · 67 km straight line
- Iffendic · 69 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Pontivy: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
11 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is best explored on foot; regional buses connect to Vannes, Lorient and Carnac. Bike rentals are available near the river.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Vannes
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h by car; longer by public transport
Check current bus and rail options from Pontivy; the direct rail link is limited, so many trips go by road
Worth it for the walled old town and market, but confirm the timetable before you commit.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min by car; 2 h+ by public transport
No direct rail; bus or car via Lorient or Auray
The megalithic rows need a full day; check seasonal bus services.
Door to door: About 1 h 30 min by car; longer by public transport
Car via the N24 and Auray, or bus with a change
Coastal walking and beaches; off-season services are thin.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre
Guesthouses and small hotels within a few minutes' walk of the Château des Rohan and the Blavet quays; book ahead in Jul–Aug.
Around the station
Simplest for late arrivals and early trains; a 10–15 min walk to the centre.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–70 (≈ US$60–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–120 (≈ US$95–140) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Small-hotel double room1 × 1 night × €95 | €95 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €95 | €190 |
| Train Pontivy–Vannes round-trip2 × €12 · check | €24 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €33 |
| Trip total≈ €181 per person per day, bed included | €362≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in euros; travel to Pontivy excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Croissant | €1.2–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Meal in a bistro | €12–20 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Bottle of local cider | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Bus ticket (local) | €1.5–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Château des Rohan is closed to interior visits; only the exterior can be seen (check for any special events).
- Winter daylight is short; plan indoor activities early.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- General emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- General emergency112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Pontivy–Vannes: ≈ €12, 30 min (check)
- Bus Pontivy–Carnac: ≈ €5, 1 h 15 min (check)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Pontivy. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (cold, wet, short days; check seasonal opening at the Château des Rohan and the tourist office before travelling) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a bike‑rental guide for riverside routes.
- Create a one‑day itinerary page linking Vannes and Carnac.
- Include a seasonal events calendar for Breton festivals.
Sources
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