Discover the medieval city of Fougères
Fougères invites you to step back in time to the Middle Ages. Designated a City of Art and History, this thousand-year-old city on the edge of Brittany captivates visitors with its rich heritage, stunning landscapes, and timeless atmosphere.
From our hotel in Combourg, set off to discover this unmissable destination, where every alleyway tells a story.
You simply can't miss the Château de Fougères, a true emblem of the city. With its 11 towers, it is the largest medieval fortress in Europe.
A visit will immerse you in the daily life of the Dukes of Brittany and allow you to relive the great moments of regional history.
A visual and audio tour, historic rooms, and ramparts offer a complete immersion in the medieval world.
To admire the castle from its most beautiful angles, several viewpoints are essential: the public garden, the bell tower of Saint-Léonard Church, or the Rue de la Pinterie.
At the foot of the castle, the Bourg-Viel district is the historic heart of Fougères. Here, time seems to have stood still.
The cobbled streets reveal superb half-timbered houses with colorful facades, testaments to the town's artisanal past.
In the past, tanners, cloth merchants, and dyers worked along the Nançon River, which still flows through the district today.
Stroll through the Place du Marchix, along the Rue de Savigny, or the Rue des Fontaines to soak up this unique atmosphere.
Among the town's landmark monuments is the Belfry of Fougères, one of the oldest in Brittany, symbolizing the town's past prosperity.
Near the castle, the Church of Saint-Sulpice in Fougères is also worth a visit for its Baroque choir and its nave shaped like an inverted boat hull.
To better understand the town's history, take a detour to La Coursive CIAP, a modern and interactive interpretation center located at the foot of the castle.
After exploring the heritage, relax in the town's green spaces.
The Val Nançon garden, located at the foot of the ramparts, offers a bucolic stroll along the river.
The public garden, meanwhile, reveals an exceptional panorama of the castle, the medieval quarter, and the rooftops of Fougères. An ideal vantage point to admire all the beauty of the town.
Back at the Hôtel du Lac**, located at the foot of Combourg Castle, you can savor the gourmet and local cuisine of our restaurant, Les Terrasses, with its breathtaking view of the lake!
From our hotel in Combourg, set off to discover this unmissable destination, where every alleyway tells a story.
The Château de Fougères, an impressive fortress
You simply can't miss the Château de Fougères, a true emblem of the city. With its 11 towers, it is the largest medieval fortress in Europe.
A visit will immerse you in the daily life of the Dukes of Brittany and allow you to relive the great moments of regional history.
A visual and audio tour, historic rooms, and ramparts offer a complete immersion in the medieval world.
To admire the castle from its most beautiful angles, several viewpoints are essential: the public garden, the bell tower of Saint-Léonard Church, or the Rue de la Pinterie.
Stroll through the medieval Bourg-Viel district
At the foot of the castle, the Bourg-Viel district is the historic heart of Fougères. Here, time seems to have stood still.
The cobbled streets reveal superb half-timbered houses with colorful facades, testaments to the town's artisanal past.
In the past, tanners, cloth merchants, and dyers worked along the Nançon River, which still flows through the district today.
Stroll through the Place du Marchix, along the Rue de Savigny, or the Rue des Fontaines to soak up this unique atmosphere.
Discover Fougères' iconic monuments
Among the town's landmark monuments is the Belfry of Fougères, one of the oldest in Brittany, symbolizing the town's past prosperity.
Near the castle, the Church of Saint-Sulpice in Fougères is also worth a visit for its Baroque choir and its nave shaped like an inverted boat hull.
To better understand the town's history, take a detour to La Coursive CIAP, a modern and interactive interpretation center located at the foot of the castle.
Enjoy the gardens and panoramic views
After exploring the heritage, relax in the town's green spaces.
The Val Nançon garden, located at the foot of the ramparts, offers a bucolic stroll along the river.
The public garden, meanwhile, reveals an exceptional panorama of the castle, the medieval quarter, and the rooftops of Fougères. An ideal vantage point to admire all the beauty of the town.
Back at the Hôtel du Lac**, located at the foot of Combourg Castle, you can savor the gourmet and local cuisine of our restaurant, Les Terrasses, with its breathtaking view of the lake!
