Things to see and do Fougères

The famous forest of Fougères is a place of walk not to be missed. Composed mainly of oaks and beeches, the forest, which still contains some megalithic remains such as the cordon of druids or the curled stone (a dolmen with a gallery), was once the landmark of the Chouans during the Revolution. Discover the 12th century Landéan cellar, which is a vaulted underground room supported by eleven arches. Legend has it that the two staircases leading to it would connect the cellars to the castle of Fougères. This forest now covers 1,500 hectares and is made up of the woods of La Motte, Rumignon and even the forest of Villecartier. On site, you can take a healthy route, hiking trails such as those of the Old Castles, the Long Christmas, the Roman Way, the Pierre Enfouie or the Pierre Courcoulée, not to mention the mountain bike trails. To experience a great adventure with friends or family, participate in a geocaching session. This is a virtual treasure hunt where you have to discover clues via an application to install on your smartphone. In the heart of the forest, there is also an activity and leisure centre called Le Chênedet, which has existed since 1978. It offers a variety of activities and playgrounds for children. A little something extra in summer: a supervised swimming area will delight holidaymakers. For more information on hiking trails and geocaching, do not hesitate to contact the Fougères tourist office.

This little train all dressed in white is called theOriental Express . It offers a fun, guided ride (40 minutes) perfect for the whole family. Let yourself be surprised by the high roofs, the paved courtyards, the castle and some stories of the city. The visit starts at the foot of the castle and continues through the garden that the illustrious Balzac, Chateaubriand or Hugo appreciated in their time before ending in the lower town and its half-timbered houses.

The Home Country of Fougères, which works for the development of the region's heritage, has two poles, development and commercial, but also has a reservation center of cottages for groups, parallel to the site of Gîtes de France, and organizes stays throughout the country of Fougères.

Housed in the only porch house on the street, the museum itself is an exceptional place that was preserved during the Second World War. It should be recalled that most of the porch houses were destroyed in the fires that ravaged the city in the 17th century and during the June 1944 bombardment. The Emmanuel de la Villéon Museum allows you to get to know this impressionist painter better, namely that he was born in Fougères in 1858. This museum gathers his works, from his first painting at 17 years old on a thick oak door, to one of his last paintings of January 1944. This painter is still known as a renowned landscape painter and an avant-garde colourist who was able to meet the greatest independent painters of his time. Emmanuel de la Villéon has been able to experiment with many styles and influences throughout his career. This collection of oils, pastels, gouaches, charcoals and inks should appeal to painters.

If you are intrigued or fascinated by the mechanisms of watchmaking, this museum will allow you to learn how this craft works. Clocks, watches, clocks and automatons populate this museum and should please children and adults alike, both for the beauty and the extravagance of the objects on display. Whether it is the primitive mechanisms with weights or the many evolutions in this field, you will learn a lot from Hélène and Alain Le Floch. As the museum is also a workshop, you can watch the watchmaker restore old mechanisms and restore them to working order. It is an exceptional place that is worth many great museums. To discover!