Fougères

Fougères

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Fougères		Lécousse at 3.2 km (7 min)
Insee code	35115		Javené at 4.4 km (8 min)
Postcode	35300		Laignelet at 4.7 km (9 min)
Latitude	48.3515609		Beaucé at 5.2 km (8 min)
Longitude	-1.2046260		Landéan at 8 km (11 min)
Altitude	From 62 to 171 meters		Fleurigné at 8.2 km (12 min)
Surface	10.47 km²		Billé at 8.3 km (12 min)
Population	20678 inhabitants		Le Châtellier at 9.4 km (14 min)
Density	2085 inhabitants/km²		Combourtillé at 10.1 km (14 min)
National labels			Parcé at 10.3 km (14 min)
Chief town	Rennes (at 54 km, 43 min)		Dompierre-du-Chemin at 10.9 km (13 min)
Department	Ille-et-Vilaine		La Chapelle-Janson at 11.5 km (14 min)
Region	Brittany		Search another town

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Here we enter into Britain ... Earth granite and white water, forests and groves, the country Fougères wrote her story in stone.

• The castle (XII-XV century), one of the largest in Europe and real "book" of military architecture, with its amazing scenic route.
• The door of Our Lady dating from the 14th and 15th centuries, the last gate of the city (there were four).
• The Church of St. Sulpice the fourteenth and seventeenth, 15th altarpieces granite rock with the heart of the eighteenth.
• Neighborhood medieval place of Marchix, lined with houses with 17th-timbered facades, the river Nançon and laundry.
• A beautiful public garden from where one has a panoramic view of the castle and the medieval quarter, classified site.
• The Church of St. Leonard's 12th in the seventeenth, nineteenth redeveloped, the bell tower (available in summer) a panoramic view of the city and surroundings, awaits you.
• In the Rue Nationale: the oldest belfry in Britain, theater Victor Hugo (XIX) renovated in 2001, hotels in granite stone with wrought iron balconies dating from the eighteenth.
• The hotel of Belinay (birthplace of the Rouërie Amand Tuffin, hero of the American Revolution and promoter of the conspiracy Bretonne, statue).
• The convent of Town Planners (XVII).
• The equestrian statue of General de La Riboisière (signed Derbré Louis, November 1999).
• A literary tour with a walk in the footsteps of authors inspired by the city: Victor Hugo, Honore de Balzac, François-René de Chateaubriand, Jean Guéhenno, Gracq ...
• A circuit "Flora and Poetry" with 23 paintings outdoors on urban cabinets, representing local botanical species accompanied by poetic texts. Several walls sham.
• Museum of Emmanuel Villéon which is dedicated to the works of this painter, considered one of the last great Impressionist.
• The Workshop and Museum Watch, over 200 pieces of collections chronicle the evolution of time measurement.
• Le Jardin du Val Nançon, pleasant walk that connects the castle to the city center, contemporary sculpture of "the work to life."
• Forest Fougères (megalithic remains, cellars Landéan XII, vaulted classified).

• Traditional market on Saturday morning.
• Every year Fougères, varied program of theater, song, music, comedy, dance and exhibitions. Breaks in the Events section of the website of the Tourist Office Fougères.
• In the country, various festivals around the land and traditions (oral Heritage House Haute Bretagne: The Granjagoul, Price Froger Ferron, cabbage Day ...).
• Summer events: street entertainment, concerts on the terrace shows.

• Base recreation in the forest of Chênedet Fougères, Landéan (equestrian center, equipped beach, rent mountain biking, kayaking, walks and hikes in the woods ...).
• Leisure Villecartier in forest Bazouges-la-Pérouse (tree climbing, miniature port, walk).
• Botanical Park in Upper Brittany Châtellier.
• Gardens of Ballue.
• Village of artists from the small town of character: Bazouges-la-Pérouse.
• A Meli, house circuit and Stones Nature (permanent exhibition on the landscape and rural housing).
• Natural Spaces county: the site of Roland Jump to Dompierre-of-Way, the Bog Landemarais Parigné in the Landes de Jaunouse Combourtillé-Ball-park, the Bois de la Motte Saint-Brice-en-Coglès, the Wood Rumignon Saint-Aubin du Cormier and the valley wet Monthault.
• Remains of the castle and heathland historic Meeting (Saint-Aubin du Cormier).
• Castles (external): Chateau de la Motte and the Rock Portal (Saint-Brice-en-Coglès), the Tiercent (The Tiercent), The Hague-Saint-Hilaire (Saint-Hilaire-des-Landes).
• Castle Park Bonnefontaine (Antrim), castle and garden Rouërie (Saint-Ouen-la Rouërie).
• Chapelle de Marigny (Saint-Germain-en-Coglès).
• Renaudies Gardens, Floral Park, to Colombiers du Plessis.
• Theme park in the Colmont Gorron. Adventure park, swin-golf, mini-rafting ...
• Hiking the jump-the-wolf Brecé near Gorron. Interpretive trail around the nature and heritage.

The medieval quarter of Marchix		View of the fortress
Tour de Coigny		Eglise Saint-Sulpice
Inside Theatre		Theatre Victor Hugo
The former convent of Town		The Belfry
The park		The Church of St. Leonardo and the gazebo in the park
The medieval castle		Castle seen from the gardens and ramparts Pinterie

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 6°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. 2°C - Max. 8°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. 5°C - Max. 9°C

La Lanterne     8.4 Fougères At the heart of the medieval quarter, in a building attached to the charm, close to the castle, 4 quiet and comfortable attendent. Facilité access: Parking in the Castle or Poterne:... Located in Fougères 48 € the double room

La maison jaune     10 Parigné Between Mont-Saint-Michel and Rennes, about ten kms from the highway of Estuaries (A84), the Yellow House invites you to enjoy a contemporary unusual in a rural setting: a loft in the... Located 8.4 km from Fougères From 65 € to 80 € the double room

Manoir de la branche / chambres d' hotes     9.9   SPECIAL OFFER Saint-Brice-en-Coglès Michelin Guide 2011Village StageManor branch is an ancient mansion of the fifteenth century timeless built in 1412 by the lord of the branche. Situé 25 km from the Mont Saint Michel... Located 13.5 km from Fougères From 120 € to 180 € the double room

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Gîte à Pontmain en Mayenne Pontmain A 15 km of Ferns, a renovated terraced house to another in annual rental located 1 km from the village. On the ground floor, a lounge with fireplace, DVD player and sofa bed, a kitchenette... Located 13.4 km from Fougères From 195 € to 325 € per week

Ancien moulin à eau du XII ème siècle Savigny-le-Vieux Ancien watermill of XII th century. Located 21 km from Fougères 420 € per week

Gite de groupe les peupliers   8.8 Montenay COTTAGE 16 to 20 pers fishing pond: Cottage groupe. Location weekend end. réunion Family. Cottage Fishing (pond). Ball games. Land foot. Babyfoot. Karaoke Night. Video Projector Rental.... Located 25 km from Fougères 600 € per week

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Brit Hotel Du Parc - Fougères      8.8 Fougères The Brit Hotel du Parc is located 2km central Fougères. It offers free Wi-Fi internet and each guest room has a private bathroom and flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Guests of... Located in Fougères Room from 52 €

Hotel de Bretagne   Fougères This hotel is located in Fougères, a 20-minute walk from the chateau and 800 metres from the old town. It offers free Wi-Fi access and rooms with an LCD TV. Decorated in a simple style,... Located in Fougères Room from 35 €

Best Western Hôtel Des Voyageurs      8.2 Fougères The Hôtel Les Voyageurs hotel is located in Fougères, right in the heart of the ancient citadel of Duché de Bretagne. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi internet access. The rooms in the stone... Located in Fougères Room from 53 €

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