Curiosities of Saint Nolff !!!

Posted in Bretagne, Food and Wine, France

The picturesque small town of Saint Nolff has a lot of nostalgia for us but read on in my blog, this post is to tell you about the the other things to do and see in nostalgic Saint Nolff.  Oh yes of course, the town is in my beautiful Morbihan dept 56 , my lovely region of Bretagne, and about 11 km from Vannes, and 35 km from my house, Therefore, let me tell about the curiosities of Saint Nolff !!! Hope you enjoy the post as I.

 Saint Nolff is a very quant, secluded with lots going on including a popular rock concert festival, and lots of architecture and history in one small place. I like to get nostalgic and tell you about some of the things did here as worked in town for almost 9 years ! I started forming (founder/coach/captain and player!) a indoor soccer/ football  corporate team using the gym Jean Humbersat of the town of Saint Nolff.The town even entrusted me with the key to the gym ! , talk about small town feelings, When I left gave the key back and they wish me farewell in my retirement !!! Memories forever !!!

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As the town was about couple km from work and even if we had a great restaurant on the grounds with subsidized meals, we escape out for a different lunch more personal and of course we came into the town’s center to eat on several occasions, This was in the Mustang pub, or the bakery. Memories forever now that retirement came !!!

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The Gourvineg occupied with the Breton sovereign, in the 15C, positions of high responsibility, in particular those of advisor to the Duke or captain of the guards, and their important income allowed them to have a major lifestyle. The Étang de Gourvinec or pond was the water reserve of the mill if we do not know the date of construction of the mill, This mill was built by the family of Gourvinec, lords of Bézit. The first mention of this mill dates back to 1503. Three wheels are driven by the Condat river to turn wheat into flour. It will remain the property of Gourvineg until the 18C. It will then pass into the hands of various owners, In 1930, it was transformed into a sawmill, As the flow of water is not always sufficient, a Merlin model steam locomotive serves as an extra. This activity will stop in 1951. Used for a poultry farm, from 1960 to 1970, it was bought by the town of Saint Nolff in 1989, which ensured its restoration. It was and is a spot for picnic and relaxation of families and folks from my former employer , and still do, it is right off the road D135. 

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The town of Saint Nolff on its heritage : https://saint-nolff.bzh/monuments-et-histoire/

There you go folks more of my nostalgic Saint Nolff, a town very small but by now very much attach to my world globe of wonderful places to be in . Many memories here indeed, Again, hope you enjoy this post on the curiosities of Saint Nolff as I.

And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!!

 

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Published by pedmar10

I am a lover of travels to Europe , Americas , Africa and Asia as well ,who like to share my experiences of the last 53 years with the world, visiting so far 81 countries; living in 6, working in 5, and Citizen of 4, speaking fluently 4 languages. I can deal with sports especially football/soccer and love music, arts, wine collector/drinker, and go out to restaurants, and just visit the world. My background comes all the way from Candelaria and Pajara in Tenerife, Spain where my grandparents came from ;not knowing each other then, to Punta Brava, west of Havana, Cuba. There , my parents born in Cuba met and later on I was born there too. 100% guanche (annexed Tenerife to Spain on April 10 ,1496). I left Cuba as many have to Madrid, Spain where I lived for 4 years. Then, move to Perth Amboy ,New Jersey USA (living there 13 yrs) ; where I completed high school, became a US Citizen, learned to drive a car, and learned English. Afterward, went to the university in Florida, ERAU, and upon graduation decided to moved there to Ormond by the Sea, near Daytona Beach, finally moving North Miami, then Hialeah, then another moved to Silver Lakes division in Miramar, Broward county, Florida; in Florida I lived a total of 18 years. Finally , moved to France in 2003 ,Versailles call me for its royalty, and working in Paris was great. It was time to seek frontiers again and moved to Brech near Auray, Morbihan in Brittany , and later move to not too far Pluvigner. Total so far in France has been 20 years, and counting. Moving average a home every 5.5 years hopefully this will be my last. Cheers All rights reserved. No part of this blog may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means or stored in a retrieval system of any nature, without the written permission of the copyright holder, me. No part of this work may be modified, without the written permission of the holder, me.No part of this work may be exposed to public view in any form or by any means, without identifying the holder as the author, and with the before mentioned permission.

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