Saint-Samson-sur-Rance

Impossible to Saint-Samson-sur-Rance without a detour to the Standing Stone, one of the most famous menhirs of Brittany! The imposing edifice weighs over 140 tonnes to 8 meters high! When the sun is grazing in the late afternoon, one can detect symbols carved in stone for thousands of years... Once a tradition that the girls let themselves slide on the stone with their pants baptism. If they arrived there, they were guaranteed to be married within the year.

Many trails punctuate the town, whether or greenway along the coast, and allow to understand the geography of the area with happiness. Thus, a former towpath connects Dinan at Dinard and Rennes via Saint-Samson-sur-Rance course. A mountain biking, hiking these wonderful discoveries in store for you.

The marina of the city offers about 150 rings boaters wishing to anchor in this lovely haven.

For moments of relaxation or a family competition, mini-golf Saint-Samson-sur-Rance is open from June to September.

The Rance Valley also offers the possibility of delicious boat rides on the river estuary. Packed day cruises are organized, the best way to combine tradition, discovery and indulgence!

In tribute to the "star" of the city, the menhir of Tremblais, the "Menhir Tremble" festival is held in April. Organized by the municipality in partnership with the collective Mechanics and association The Papillonades is the opportunity to discover on scene the work of young music workshops of the city and attend festive and committed music concerts.

Every last weekend of July is another festival held in the municipality of Saint-Samson-sur-Rance: Festi-Rance. Organized by the association "Saint-Samson festivities", this music festival is held over two days on the port Lyvet, near the lock of Châtelier. Completely free, the festival annually takes a little more important. Programming gives pride to local or Breton groups, offering rock sound as well as traditional. Big party, convivial meals of fried mussels are offered to festival goers! Place in a good mood!