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In the Northern France, in that magical region that is Brittany, Rochefort-en-Terre it is small town that seems straight out of a fairy tale. Not only is its architecture and atmosphere fascinating: what is extraordinary in itself is its location. Because this little French gem is located in a rock spur, from where it dominates the Guezou Valley.
In 2016, Rochefort-en-Terre was named "the French's favorite village" and when you visit, you won't believe it. It is as if time had never passed here. The narrow streets, the old-style houses: walking through its streets is equivalent to taking a leap into the past.
Starting with his castle which, founded in the 12th century and built in the 17th, began a second life at the beginning of the 20th century thanks to the new owner, the American painter Alfred Klots, which turned it into a manor and transformed the town into a meeting place for the and craftspeople of all the world. It was Klots himself who introduced the custom of decorating the balconies of houses with those splendid geraniums that, even today, give Rochefort-en-Terre a unique charm (the town has been awarded several times The most flowery town in France.).
Between the castle, the walls and the beautiful church of Our Lady of Tronchaye, there is even a museum: it is the Museo Naia, is located inside the fortress and offers a tour through original sculptures and paintings dedicated to the theme of fantastic, surreal, gothic and science fiction.
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To immerse yourself in the spirit of Rochefort-en-Terre, the best way is walk on foot between its streets without having a precise destination, but enjoying the utmost care with which each corner is guarded. The colors of the flowers, the green of the ivy, the stone houses, the paved streets: here photography lovers have something to indulge themselves with. Not to mention that, in this historic center that becomes pedestrian in summer, it is possible to stop at numerous charming cafes, but also do shopping in the art Galeries and in the craft shops, with its ceramics, toys, candles. And with its gastronomic delights: the La Rucher Fleuri shop, on Rue du Porche, is famous throughout the region for its gingerbread, the traditional bread with honey, cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg.
