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Mordelles walks
Around Mordelles
As you explore the outskirts of Mordelles, you will discover the magnificent Château de la Chesnais, the Vaunoise and Meu rivers, the Parc du Pressoir, a beautiful mill, the Étangs de la Biardais ponds and a Gallo-Roman temple.
Apigné ponds and banks of the Vilaine
Enjoy a pleasant walk along the Vilaine river and the Étangs d'Apigné lakes. This lake area is very popular with the people of Rennes for sports and picnics. You are sure to come across joggers and cyclists along the path.
Ermitage route
A beautiful route between the towns of Baulon, Lassy and Goven, surrounded by the legends of the Notre-Dame chapel. Discover the history surrounding the statue of Saint Anne and the nearby fountain.
This route is partially signposted (wooden sign, yellow paint indicating the Hermitage route). Part of it is shared with another very well-signposted route (the Caffort route).
The circular loops of the Flûme and Champalaune rivers
A short walk along the banks of the Flûme and Champalaune rivers and through the small Champagne wood.
The Porte de Brocéliande in Montfort-sur-Meu
Montfort-sur-Meu, formerly Montfort La Cane, is a town steeped in history with a remarkable heritage located at the gateway to Brocéliande, with its mythical forest and Arthurian legends:
A medieval town under the Lords of Gaël-Montfort; a fortified town of which the Papegault Tower, the Châtelet and the remains of the ramparts still stand; a religious town with St-Jacques Abbey, the Ursuline Convent and the birthplace of Saint Louis Grignion de Montfort.
Boël Trail (Sentier du Boël)
A very pleasant hike. First section at the top of cliffs, with lovely views over the Vilaine river and the site "Moulin du Boël". Cross a shady woodland, then return along the towpath.
To avoid as much as possible passing along the military site's fence ("Le Celar"), this new description uses a slightly more technical part of the GR®.
Canut Valley discovery route
Short family walk along the discovery trail in the protected natural site of the Canut Valley.The route is mostly shaded and features educational panels on the local flora and fauna.On the trail, you will pass by the old Ritoir mill, which has been converted into the Maison des Énergies.
Along the Seiche
A short hike between ponds and following the Seiche river.
Around Pont Péan, a former mining town
Pont Péan still bears traces of its former mining activity.
A silver lead (or galena) mine was operated there from 1730 to 1797 and from 1844 to 1904.
This route allows you to see some remains of this activity and to walk around the village near the Tellé stream on the edge of the urban and rural areas.
In the Vilaine region between Laillé and Bourg-des-Comptes
This is a beautiful circular that partly follows theGR®39along charming paths. The return journey is along the towpath, going up the Vilaine.
This path takes you through beautiful landscapes, typical villages, charming residences and locks, and ends up running alongside this river, which is so poorly named.
Strolling around Rennes
An urban walk where you first stroll along the Vilaine river before crossing two public gardens. Then you wander through the historic centre of Rennes with its cobbled streets and half-timbered houses. With the Palais Saint-Georges, the Portes Mordelaises, the Opera House, the Parliament of Brittany and several churches, there is a rich heritage to discover.
Walk through the historic centre of Rennes
A walk through the centre of Rennes, passing important sites such as the new convention centre (former Jacobins Convent, Parliament of Brittany, etc.) and ending pleasantly at the Thabor Gardens. The route also allows you to appreciate the architectural richness of old Rennes and some admirable façades.
Around Laillé
A beautiful walk through meadows and forest with numerous ponds along the way.
Route des Louvries in Saint-Grégoire
Although very close to Rennes, this route mainly offers routes on wide gravel or grassy paths. There is very little tarmac except when you are close to inhabited areas.
Saint-Grégoire (the Ille and Rance Canal)
A short route with no particular difficulties between Saint-Grégoire and Betton.
No risk of getting lost, just follow the Ille and Rance canal along the towpath on the east bank and then return via the west bank.
Route des Châteaux in Bourg-des-Comptes
Route between Bourg-des-Comptes and Pléchâtel. Along the way, you will see four châteaux of different styles, periods and states of preservation: "Gai Lieu", "La Molière", "Le Boschet" and "Mont Rive". Thefifth, "Le Hamonay", is almost invisible.
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