Located in Ille-et-Vilaine, about twenty miles east of Rennes, Châteaugiron experienced in ten years a very strong economic development and demographic boasts a number of advantages: proximity to the Rennes, architectural character, green landscape, diversity of services and shops that attracted more and more urban population and visitors who linger. Châteaugiron strives to enhance its heritage and make it live throughout the year.
This medieval town is remarkable for its castle, its half-timbered houses, its religious heritage, its past and toilier small heritage to which we must start looking for the treasures. Châteaugiron is labeled "Small City of Character" since 1978. Through this label, the city wants to promote and protect a rich and varied heritage. Below the castle, turning a street Châteaugiron unveils its treasures of architecture and history: the castle houses with wood sides, through Les Halles, the church, the Priory of St. Croix and well other??
SIGHTSEEING
Guided tours of the castle and the town of Châteaugiron:
In the low season (from September 1 to June 30): Visit by appointment for groups.
In high season (July 1 to August 31): Tours daily at 14h and 16h, and 10:30 by appointment only.
Prices: Visit the castle or town: Time: 1:15 - Adults: € 3 - Children 6-12 years: € 2 - Children under 6: free.
Prices: Combined visit "Castle / City" (only for the visit of 16 hours): Duration: 2 hours - Adults: 5 € - Children: 6-12 years € 3 - Children under 6: free - Group (15 people): € 2.50 with a free for 20 paying.
The museum and Julien Pierre Gourdel (in the dungeon of the castle of Châteaugiron):
You can discover the works of Gourdel cousins, sculptors of the 19th century, from Châteaugiron during tours of the castle Châteaugiron organized by the Tourist Office Country Châteaugiron.
Information for Tourist Office Country Châteaugiron.
Hiking: circuit Glaume Gervis at:
Departure: Downtown Châteaugiron
Average Length: 2:15
Distance: 7.5 km
If Châteaugiron owes its reputation to the quality of its architectural heritage, it has also preserved its environment. At the bend of this walk, you will discover the natural site of Glaume the heart of the city, where Gervis alley lurking behind the pond.
Medieval Book Fair: in December or March in odd years.
Show Creators of art in March.
The Evening Summer Music Festival and stories in July and August.
Art Market and the land during the Heritage Days in September.
Heritage Days with many events in September.
Day Gastronomy in the week of taste: in October.
Days in Nature in October.
Emom'tions Festival: October.
The Great Bellows: in October.
Shows for children throughout the year.
And many more ... For more details, information on the Tourist Office on +33 2 99 37 89 02.
ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
The manor of Wood Orcan.
Ways - hiking trails and small:
Noyal-sur-Vilaine: Circuit de La Haute Roche. Departure: Noyal-sur-Vilaine. Average length: 2 hours. Distance: 6 km. From the churchyard of Saint Peter, you will be amazed by the beautiful panorama of the forest of Rennes and the valley of the Vilaine. Later in your trip, you will overhang meandering green meadows and then finally a leisurely way to appreciate the stream of "The Pond".
Saint-Aubin-du-Pavail: The paths of Pavail. Departure: Saint-Aubin-du-Pavail. Average length: 2:30. Distance: 8 km.
Servon-sur-Vilaine: The circuit loop Gue. Departure: Servon-sur-Vilaine. Average time: 2h15. Distance: 7.5 km. Just Around The Bend Ford, you will discover the natural protected from No Davy (and perhaps his squirrels), Chateau du Gue, and oratory Mathurin, legendary place for lovers ...
The records of these hiking tours are available at the Tourist Office Country Châteaugiron or the Community of Municipalities of the country Châteaugiron.
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