Mauron

Mauron (Breton: Maoron) is a commune in the Morbihan department of Brittany in north-western France. It is also in the liminal area of both Côtes d'Armor and l'Ille-et-Vilaine. Its central location has made it a crossroads on the axes connecting Dinan to Vannes and Rennes to Quimper.

History

Aerial archaeology reveals a large number of Gallic farms, which attest to the agricultural wealth of the territory, which is crossed by the Roman road leading from Rennes to Quimper.

St. Judicaël founded a monastery in the area, at a place called Saint-Léry.

The first historical mention of Mauron dates from 1152. In the eighteenth century, a fair was held there on October 28 every year, which is the feast of St. Simon.

Battle of Mauron

On August 14, 1352, six hundred French Bretons (who supported King John II of France, the protector of Charles of Blois), under the leadership of the marshal of Offemont, fought Anglo-Breton troops (who supported the Montfort side) which was led by Gaultier de Genteley (or Venteley, or Benteley). He was assisted by Tanguy du Chastel, Yves Trésiguidy and Garnier de Cadoual. The location of the battle appears to be near the village of Bois-de-la-Roche.