생마르 뒤 데저트 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

Built around 1840, it was destroyed by fire in 1900. It is also known as "The Burnt Mill." From here, you can see the Erdre Valley and the Mazerolles marshes.

"In memory of the four resistance fighters killed while escaping from the moving train from Rennes, which was taking them to deportation on the night of August 3-4, 1944. Jean-Marie L'AZOU was wounded at this location and executed on the morning of August 4, 1944, at La Sigoulière. Marcel LE DROGOFF and Pierre GAUTHIER were killed after jumping from the same train; Robert THOUÉMENT was found dead in a field before Pas de Mail. Monument built by the inhabitants of the village of Basloirs in 1947 and renovated in 1969." In Saint-Mars-du-Désert, 31 prisoners managed to escape from two different train cars. Four lost their lives. Following the Allied landings, the Germans organized the evacuation of the Sainte-Marguerite camps and the Jacques-Cartier prison in Rennes. The last convoy, 54 cattle cars, left Rennes on the morning of August 3. Nearly 2,000 resistance fighters, men and women of French, English, and American nationality, along with German deserters, were taken to Germany. In the afternoon, the train stopped in Nantes, where railway workers managed to smuggle tools to the prisoners. The following night, as they approached Saint-Mars-du-Désert, 31 prisoners managed to jump from the train... But a German patrol was stopped at the next level crossing... https://fr.geneawiki.com/wiki/44179_-_Saint-Mars-du-D%C3%A9sert_-_La_Nuit_du_3_au_4_ao%C3%BBt_1944

Pont Hus Castle and Stud Farm - the iron gate

great little walk

Network of paths along the Charbonneau stream. no difficulty on the bike.

Unfortunately, only the tower remains of the mill. Very nice path and beautiful view of the Erdre valley.

Landscaped park around the Charbonneau stream.

sports course and games for children