Le Gorvello – What’s in a Name?

Before the Crusades, the village of Le Gorvello, like most of the surrounding region, belonged to the Lords of Largoët, who exploited the surrounding region for its iron. It is to this phenomenon that Le Gorvello is thought to owe its name.

The Breton name for the village "Er Gorvelleu" is thought to be derived from "Koveleu": The Forges.

Right: The "Noce Bretonne" takes place in June every year Below: Castle of Largoet in Elven, France.