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🇬🇧 DAY 4 – FOUGÈRES
Monday, 16 September 2026
🏰 A day in Fougères
Departure from Gîte La Pamphilienne, Courtils
🚗 Approximately 43 km – around 40 minutes by car
Fougères is a beautiful medieval town in Brittany, famous for its spectacular castle, historic streets, timber-framed houses and gardens.
🌤️ TODAY’S WEATHER – MONDAY 14 SEPTEMBER
Courtils
Sunny intervals, becoming sunny.
🌡️ Approximately 14°C to 21°C
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Fougères
Clear and sunny weather.
🌡️ Approximately 16°C to 22°C
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🏰 1. Fougères Castle
The spectacular Château de Fougères is one of the great medieval fortresses of Brittany.
Visitors can explore the towers, courtyards and 400 metres of medieval walkways around the fortress. The visit takes approximately 1½ hours.
Opening today
10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Last admission: 6:00 pm.
The castle’s staff speak English, making the visit particularly suitable for British visitors.
👉 Official Château de Fougères website
🚶 2. Explore the medieval town
After visiting the castle, take a leisurely walk through the historic centre.
Highlights include:
- Medieval streets and houses
- Rue de la Pinterie
- Place du Marchix
- Saint-Sulpice Church
- The old town
- Views of the castle
- Small shops and cafés
🌳 3. The Public Garden
The Public Garden of Fougères is a lovely place to take a break.
It offers beautiful views over the historic town and the surrounding countryside.
🍽️ LUNCH – 2 OPTIONS
🥞 Option 1 – Crêperie La Duchesse Anne Fougères
Traditional Breton galettes and crêpes.
Open Monday lunchtime: 12:00–3:00 pm.
🥞 Option 2 – La Broustal
Another good traditional Breton crêperie.
Open Monday lunchtime: 12:00–2:30 pm.
🍴 Option 3 – Auberge du Château
🎨 4. Afternoon – Discover Fougères
You can choose between:
Historic streets → shops → cafés → Public Garden → castle viewpoints
BONNE JOURNEE