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A small town of character, La Guerche-de-bretagne is full of charm, its cobbled streets inviting you to stroll among the half-timbered houses. Source: https://www.petitescitesdecaractere.com/cites/la-guerche-de-bretagne

Excellent bakery, quality pastries. Fresh drinks on site and possibility to fill the cans. The +: open on August 15

The construction of this church began in the 10th century. In the 11th century a large fire destroyed a large part of the church, but later the church was rebuilt. It was rebuilt in the 16th and 17th centuries, possibly thanks to the generosity of the Dukes of Brissac. It has been a historic monument since 1974. There are statues of gargoyles on the facade which are quite remarkable. For mass it is the 1st Saturday of the month at 6:00 p.m.

The medieval village of La Guerche-de-Bretagne is famous for its lively Tuesday morning market and the remarkable architecture of its half-timbered houses. The weekly market remains one of the largest in France and is one of the three must-see markets in Ille-et-Vilaine. The tradition of markets in La Guerche dates back to 1121!

The town has a rich heritage: the Plessis castle, the Pinel chapel, the church, the hamlet of La Fauconnerie. Also see: the Moulin aux Moines and Moulin Neuf.

On this forest trail you can appreciate the landscape of different types of vegetation, such as oaks, beeches, chestnuts and pines. The trail is well marked and accessible all year round.

La Roë Abbey is the oldest abbey of the order of canons regular founded in the diocese of Tours. The abbey was founded in 1098 by Robert d'Arbrissel, a famous preacher and reformer who also founded the abbey of Fontevraud. You can admire the Romanesque architecture of the church, the convent buildings and the abbot's house, as well as the peaceful setting of the forest and the pond. The abbey is open to visitors all year round, and you can take part in guided tours organized by the La Roë Tourisme association.

The Voie Verte Laval-Renazé follows an old railway line for 47 km, from Laval to Renazé, passing through forests, fields and villages. You can admire the viaduct, the base of the coupeau, the Robert Tatin museum, the Craon castle and the Slate museum all along the route. The trail is suitable for walkers, cyclists and equestrians, and has a smooth surface of compacted sand.