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Fougeres, Brittany travel guide
Fougeres is in Brittany, about 30 kilometres north-east of Rennes, near the 'frontier' with Normandy on the River Nancon.
Fougeres is best known for its medieval castle - the Chateau de Fougères - an imposing medieval castle with 13 tours built on a large outcrop of granite in the town centre. The castle is said to be the largest in Europe - it is certainly one of the most attractive.
The town itself falls on two levels, separated by imposing granite cliffs that add to the impregnability of the chateau, and has an attractive old town with some colombage houses and the pretty chuch of Saint-Sulpice.
The best views across the town are from the belvedere in the public gardens.
Various other monuments in Fougeres include a belfry constructed in 1397; a substantial fortified entrance gate to the town - La Porte Notre-Dame; and the church Saint-Leonard, started in the 12th century, and later completed in an exuberant gothic style.
The forest on the edge of town (Forest de Fougères) is an 'ideal' woodland, with attractive pathways passing by various neolithic monuments. A lovely place for a walk and a picnic!
Fougeres: tourist information, map, travel plans and gites
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Travel, hotels and holiday gites, Fougeres
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Places to visit - Fougeres
- Fougeres Town and castle, Brittany
- Vitre, Brittany Medieval town
Any places listed above are within about 20-25 km (as the crow flies)
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