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Pancé

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

Located 30 kilometers from Rennes, Pancé is a city of Ille-et-Vilaine. Born around 860 of an invasion of northern pirates, the city stretches between two natural sites of beauty: the wood of the Saudrais and the Tertre-Gris. The municipality has 10 hectares of these two places highly tourist and renowned for the diversity of their landscape and the scarcity of certain plants that grow there. Between pines, broom and heather, the asphodel, a plant with remarkable white flowers, grows in the middle of the quarries of stones on the Tertre-Gris, formerly called Mont Alahart. A natural and drinking spring, known under the name of source of the fishermen and source of Uline, took its quarters. The Bois de la Saudrais shelters the source of Aries called in this way in reference to the imposing machine to raise the water, the ram, set up in order to feed the whole village once.

Geographical information

MunicipalityPancé
Postcode35320
Latitude47.8803050 (N 47° 52’ 49”)
Longitude-1.6583830 (W 1° 39’ 30”)
AltitudeFrom 17m to 105m
Surface area19.33 km²
Population1227 inhabitants
Density63 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureRennes (31 km, 29 min)
Insee code35212
IntercommunalityCC Bretagne porte de Loire Communauté
DepartmentIlle-et-Vilaine
RegionBrittany

Nearest cities & towns

Poligné2.3 km (3 min)
La Bosse-de-Bretagne4.7 km (5 min)
Le Sel-de-Bretagne5.7 km (7 min)
Bain-de-Bretagne5.9 km (8 min)
Saulnières8.5 km (8 min)
Tresboeuf8.9 km (9 min)
Crevin9 km (12 min)
Bourg-des-Comptes9.2 km (14 min)
Le Petit-Fougeray9.7 km (12 min)
Pléchâtel12.9 km (16 min)
La Couyère13.4 km (14 min)
La Noë-Blanche13.5 km (14 min)
Lalleu13.8 km (16 min)

Things to see and do

Pancé, it is an invitation to a discovery of nature, but also a journey through time through its rich historical and religious heritage. And on this subject, you will be able to admire many truly splendid sites. Beginning with the neo-Gothic church of Saint-Martin, built between 1860 and 1865. Next comes the old presbytery, which was joined by an oven and a well in 1689. The chapels are also numerous on Pancé. The Sainte-Mélaine chapel, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin, undergoes several demolitions and reconstructions since its initial construction in 1729. Still today, it is more to the west than its original position. The visit continues with the chapel Sainte-Catherine-du-Fretay built near the manor of the Seigneurs du Fretay. The chapel of Ménillet also called chapel of the Chênette-Tirel whose charm resides in the many legends that run about its origin. Finally, the Solleux chapel, built in 1884, is dedicated to Sainte Anne. As you walk through the town, you will cross the road to many mansions and castles, including the castle of Fretay, Plessis-Godard or Creole, the manor of Bon Abri, La Roche and many others again.

Nature lovers, amateur and confirmed geologists or simple hikers, will be able to discover the Tertre-Gris and the wood of the Saudrais through multiple hiking trails. So do not forget your walking shoes and go on a discovery of a preserved and authentic nature.

Events and festivities

Every Thursday in the street of Tertre-Gris stands the market of Pancé. You will be able to shop there for the meal, but also to find there all kinds of handicraft products. It is time to discover the regional products in a very welcoming and friendly atmosphere.

In early December, the Christmas market takes place in Pancé. Numerous stands and animations on the theme of Christmas await you during this day. You can enjoy hot chocolate and pretzel by strolling between the stands where your last Christmas presents are waiting for you. It is also the opportunity to discover the local products and to taste the warm and friendly atmosphere of the commune.

Weather

Thursday 25 april
Min. 3°C - Max. 14°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 6°C - Max. 15°C
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Saturday 27 april
Min. 5°C - Max. 12°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
La Ferme du Monde animal park
Nature and the great outdoors6 € to 9 € Carentoir (34 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Bruz: The Heights of the Boel
HikeIntermediate2:50Bruz (14.7 km)
Pont-Péan: Around Pont Péan - Pontpeansons
Snowshoe hikeIntermediate2:30Pont-Péan (15.1 km)
Bruz: From the banks of the Seiche to the Boel
HikeIntermediate2:45Bruz (16.4 km)
Bike Promenade® in Rennes Country No.13
All-terrain bike itineraryIntermediate1:50Bruz (17.1 km)
Bike Walk® in Rennes Country No.8
All-terrain bike itineraryAthletic2:15Vern-sur-Seiche (18.8 km)

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