De beste gravel-rutene rundt Argouges

Tidlig på 1500-tallet hadde Bazouges-la-Pérouse over 5 000 innbyggere, som var rettet mot landbruk og handel. Byen bevarer mange spor av denne tidligere velstanden langs sine smug og karakteristiske bygninger.

very nice cycle path in the shade

The famous rock alignment known as the Druids' Line is as intriguing as it is fascinating. What are eighty quartz blocks doing, stretching over three hundred meters, in an area where this type of stone doesn't exist? Was it a religious or pagan practice? To date, no researcher has found the answer. The Druids' Line follows a general north-northeast orientation, despite numerous meanders. This type of alignment, in a single line, is quite rare in Brittany. It is mistakenly called the Druids' Line, as it is not a Celtic installation, dating back to the Neolithic period. (Source: https://www.destination-fougeres.bzh)

The Jardin Public is centrally located in the city and extends over several terraces offering sweeping views of the old town and the Château de Fougères. Created in 1865, the park combines features of an English landscape garden, French garden architecture, and botanical design.

The Église Saint-Léonard was built in the 12th century and acquired its present form in the flamboyant Gothic style in the 15th and 16th centuries. During the French Revolution, the church was deprived of its sacred function, but in the 19th century, under architects such as Aristide Tourneux, it underwent extensive renovations, including a new main façade with a large rose window. Inside, 19th-century stained-glass windows depicting episodes from the life of Saint Léonard can be seen.

The water we crossed was quite muddy, but that's just a side note.

This greenway between Mont Saint-Michel and Pontorson alternates between magnificent stretches with unobstructed views and shaded sections with bucolic charm. Away from road traffic, this section reveals the unique calm of nature.

North of the town of Cancale, this beautiful 2-km-long sandy beach adjoins the lagoon and is home to a back-littoral marsh where you can observe characteristic flora and fauna. Numerous activities are available on site: swimming, hiking, geocaching, and visits to two of Cancale's must-see heritage sites: the Verger Chapel and the Daules customs guardhouse. Lifeguards are available during the summer.