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Hirel

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Ille-et-Vilaine

Hirel - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Ille-et-Vilaine
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Village of Ille-et-Villaine, Brittany, Hirel takes place seventy kilometers from Rennes. It is not far from Mont-Dol Dol-de-Bretagne and St. Guinoux in the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel, between land and sea.

Busy time since the territory of Hirel developed over time, taking the centuries his face today. The town has the distinction of having two towns because it coexists with that of Vilde-la-Marine since at least the thirteenth century. Long faces the fishing activity, the Breton town gradually transformed its economic activity, providing services and tourism activities.

Today Hirel continues to attract visitors with its proximity to some of the most beautiful places of Brittany and Normandy sites and with its authentic charm.

Geographical information

MunicipalityHirel
Postcode35120
Latitude48.6055610 (N 48° 36’ 20”)
Longitude-1.8014350 (W 1° 48’ 5”)
AltitudeFrom 1m to 9m
Surface area9.85 km²
Population1425 inhabitants
Density144 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureRennes (71 km, 55 min)
Insee code35132
IntercommunalityCA du Pays de Saint Malo Agglomération
DepartmentIlle-et-Vilaine
RegionBrittany

Nearest cities & towns

Le Vivier-sur-Mer2.2 km (3 min)
Saint-Benoît-des-Ondes4.3 km (6 min)
La Fresnais4.5 km (8 min)
Cherrueix6.9 km (9 min)
Mont-Dol7.1 km (9 min)
Roz-Landrieux8.2 km (13 min)
Lillemer8.5 km (16 min)
La Gouesnière8.7 km (15 min)
Saint-Méloir-des-Ondes9 km (14 min)
Dol-de-Bretagne9.8 km (13 min)
Saint-Guinoux9.9 km (14 min)
Saint-Broladre11.8 km (13 min)
Baguer-Morvan12.5 km (17 min)

Things to see and do

Once surrounded by windmills, the town of Hirel kept one, that of the City are Brune, who was completely restored. Open to the public since the late 2000s, he regularly offers exhibitions of local artists and also the history of the region through permanent plates. Climbing to the top, you will also enjoy stunning views and 360 on the bay of Mont Saint Michel in the neighboring Normandy.

Works of St. Malo architect, Notre Dame churches of Hirel and St. Louis Vilde-la-Marine were built in the course of the nineteenth century, revealing a style full of interest.

If you want to enjoy sunny days towards La Greve beach for a stroll on the sand, a summer swimming or practicing various water activities.

Places of interest

Leisure centres
Natural sites

Events and festivities

A summer market is offered in July and August, late Saturday afternoon.

Organized in June, the festival Groove My Moulin offers several concerts with eclectic styles.

In early July, to party molds Vilde-la-Marine with tastings and fireworks.

Photos

The town hall
The town hall
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The church
The church
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The town
The town
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The town
The town
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The church
The church
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The town
The town
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The town
The town
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Weather

Friday 19 april
Min. 5°C - Max. 14°C
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Saturday 20 april
Min. 7°C - Max. 14°C
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Sunday 21 april
Min. 5°C - Max. 13°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Visit an exhibition and sale at artists' studios
Arts and CraftsFreeDol-de-Bretagne (7 km)
Private cruise from Pointe du Grouin to Cap Fréhel
Nature and the great outdoors160 € to 400 € Saint-Malo (16.8 km)
Segway ride to explore Saint-Malo in a different way
Entertainment29 € to 168 € Saint-Malo (16.9 km)
Cruise with commentary in the Bay of Saint-Malo
Culture and education23 € Saint-Malo (17.1 km)
Dinard Saint-Malo crossing on a Vedette boat
Nature and the great outdoors8 € Dinard (18.6 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Beach Bridge to the beach in Le Havre Lupin
HikeEasy2:00Saint-Malo (17.2 km)
Crossing of Mont-Saint-Michel Bay
HikeIntermediate3:30Le Mont-Saint-Michel (22 km)
Saint-Jacut's grand tour
HikeIntermediate5:35Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer (29 km)
In the footsteps of the Romans in mountain biking
Mountain bike itineraryAthletic2:55Corseul (31 km)
In Chateaubriand's footsteps in Plancoët (grand tour)
HikeIntermediate2:30Plancoët (33 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

Your holidays
A hotel
A vacation rental
A bed & breakfast
A campsite
A leisure activity
A restaurant
A rental car
A plane ticket
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