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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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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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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Redon

Historical sites and monuments

35600 Redon

At the crossroads of the Ouest waterways and the confluence of the Oust and Vilaine Rivers, crossed by the Nantes-Brest Canal, explore Redon at...

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Jardins du Château de la Ballue

Park and garden

35560 Bazouges-la-Pérouse

The Château de La Ballue and its magnificent gardens nestle in the Couesnon Valley at Bazouges-la-Pérouse, between Saint-Malo and Mont-Saint-Michel...

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Musée d'Histoire

Museum

35400 Saint-Malo

Located inside the Grand Donjon built in 1424, the Museum of History will introduce you to the prestigious history of the corsair village in 5...

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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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Parc du Château de Bonnefontaine

Park and garden

35560 Val-Couesnon

This romantic park was designed by the landscapers Edouard André and Denis Bühler. Large areas of groves, greenery, lakes and streams offset the...

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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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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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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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Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires

Museum

35320 Le Sel-de-Bretagne

This little museum founded by the sculptor Eugène Aulnette in 1962 has unveiled a fresh new look in delightfully rustic premises. "Life in the...

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Château et Jardins de la Bourbansais - Parc Zoologique

Historical sites and monuments

35720 Pleugueneuc

The 16th-18th century Château with its Louis XIV and Louis XV style furniture is still inhabited. Here tour guides are given the perfect...

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Visite guidée Demeure de Corsaire Saint-Malo

Demeure de Corsaire, Hotel Magon de La Lande

Historical sites and monuments

35400 Saint-Malo

Enter the world of François-Auguste Magon, director of the East India Company, shipowner and corsair un-der Louis XIV. Hôtel d'Asfeld is an...

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Fougères

Historical sites and monuments

35300 Fougères

A discovery trail with information points about the town’s historical, industrial and literary heritage along the way. Children aged 6-12 can have...

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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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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...