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Saint Léonard Church – the castle loop from Fougères

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Saint Léonard Church – the castle loop from Fougères

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180

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Saint Léonard Church – the castle loop from Fougères

01:27

5.14km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

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Bus stop

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488 m

Saint Léonard Church

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Visible church - behind the church is a beautiful little park.

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1.22 km

the castle

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Very pretty town with its castle and its alleys full of history

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1.60 km

Nançon Garden

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Small city park located below the historic city center - a few meters from the fortress.

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2.90 km

Place du Marchix – Half-timbered houses

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As you visit Place du Marchix, nestled in one of France’s most picturesque medieval towns, you’ll be surrounded by beautifully preserved half-timbered houses. Full of rustic charm that harks back …

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Saint-Sulpice Church, Fougères

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The church was originally founded in the 11th century, while the current structure was built in several stages between 1380 and 1760. Particularly noteworthy are the wooden-vaulted nave, the 16th-century …

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3.23 km

Surienne Tower

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The tower of the Château de Fougères.

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3.44 km

Medieval castle

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3.78 km

The Ramparts of Fougères

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5.14 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.92 km

693 m

499 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.57 km

2.09 km

270 m

197 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Monday 31 August

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Comments

January 9, 2026,Boucle Église Saint-Léonard – Château de Fougères au départ de Fougères

An unexpected guest...the rain.

Well, it's Brittany after all 🤪.
Original route, cut in half.
Luckily, the Bretons have bars 🤣

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April 26, 2022,22_04_26 🇨🇵 Fougeres am Morgen

A second loop through medieval Fougeres and the upper old town. The gardens are absolutely beautiful. The Saint-Sulpice church with bizarre animal figures is located in the lower town. The castle, once guardian of the border between France, Normandy and Brittany, is one of the largest fortresses in Europe

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August 4, 2025,Spaziergang durch Fougères

A special feature of Fougères is that it has an upper and lower town, and the lower town is home to the enormous castle, fortified with thick walls and towers – absolutely spectacular! Another special feature of this relatively small town (approx. 21,000 inhabitants) are the sprawling, wonderful parks with works of art, a botanical trail, literature, etc.
Both the …

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Saint Léonard Church – the castle loop from Fougères

Saint Léonard Church

the castle

Nançon Garden

Place du Marchix – Half-timbered houses

Saint-Sulpice Church, Fougères

Surienne Tower

Medieval castle

The Ramparts of Fougères

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