Towns and villages

Explore our historic towns and stroll through our picturesque villages, many of which have been awarded titles such as ‘Villes d'Art et d'Histoire’ (art and history heritage towns), ‘Petites Cités de Caractère’ (character villages), ‘Plus Beaux Détours de France’ (loveliest detours of France)...

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Fort National

Historical sites and monuments

35400 Saint-Malo

An incredible view from this fort built in 1689 by the engineer Garangeau from plans drawn up by Vauban. Accessible at low tide. Available for hire...

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Saint-Suliac

Historical sites and monuments

35430 Saint-Suliac

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Mellé

Historical sites and monuments

35420 Mellé

A town with rolling countryside and fields dotted with balls of granite. The quarries are evidence of the industrial activity that was once based...

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Musée du Long Cours Cap Hornier

Museum

35400 Saint-Malo

The Musée du Long Cours Cap Hornier is devoted solely to the history of trade naviga-tion round Cape Horn, mainly from 1840 to the first part of...

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Combourg

Historical sites and monuments

35270 Combourg

A character town, rural holiday resort and recognized cycling stopover, Combourg is a charming place between Rennes and Saint-Malo and is also the ...

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Bécherel, Cité du livre & la Maison du livre

Historical sites and monuments

35190 Bécherel

The character village of Bécherel became a literary centre in 1989 and is now home to 14 bookshops (antique, used and new books) and around 10 art...

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Vitré

Historical sites and monuments

35500 Vitré

Vitré Art and History Department offers 27 themed tours with professional guides who know everything there is to know about every aspect of Vitré,...

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Saint-Christophe-de-Valains

Historical sites and monuments

35140 Saint-Christophe-de-Valains

A village nestling between a wood and the river, where the cockerels crow to welcome visitors! Just a few steps from the village with its private...

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Dinard

Historical sites and monuments

35800 Dinard

Discover the well-known seaside resort and Art and History heritage town of Dinard and its amazing heritage which includes 407 listed houses and...

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Coglès

Historical sites and monuments

35460 Les Portes du Coglais

The pretty village of Coglès nestles in woodland on the Normandy border, and can be easily accessed from the A84. The village often wins awards for...

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Saint-Georges-de-Reintembault

Historical sites and monuments

35420 Saint-Georges-de-Reintembault

Hedges on the embankments, sunken lanes, granite rock formations, woods and wetlands are dotted throughout the wonderful countryside that you will...

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Château de Montmuran

Historical sites and monuments

35630 Les Iffs

12th - 18th century. Once an imposing fortress, it is now a magnificent 14th century châtelet that has been perfectly preserved - its two...

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Châteaugiron

Historical sites and monuments

35410 Châteaugiron

Châteaugiron is a charming character town near Rennes, dominated by the high towers of its medieval castle. This former centre of the cloth trade...

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Malouinière de la Chipaudière

Historical sites and monuments

35400 Saint-Malo

In the heart of Clos Poulet, this malouinière was built by a wealthy shipbuilding family in the 18th century and is still occupied by the same...

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L'abbaye Saint-Jacques

Historical sites and monuments

35160 Montfort-sur-Meu

Private property, visible from the road. ...

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Château de Combourg

Historical sites and monuments

35270 Combourg

Come and visit the fortress in Combourg where Chateaubriand spent some of his childhood, and experienced his first fears and passions. The place...

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Malouinière de la Ville Bague

Historical sites and monuments

35350 Saint-Coulomb

Just 10 minutes from Saint-Malo, this shipowner's house was built in 1710 by Garangeau, an architect of Vauban, for the Eon family from Ville Bague...