Château de Fougères, Fougères

Name: Château de Fougères
Address: 14 Place Pierre Symon, Fougères, 35300, France
Telephone: +33 2 99 99 79 59

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Facts and practical information

The Château de Fougères is a castle in the commune of Fougères in the Ille-et-Vilaine département of France. The castle was built on a naturally protected site, a rock emerging from a swamp surrounded by a loop of the Nançon river acting as a natural moat. It had three different enclosures: the first for defensive purposes; the second for day to day usages in peacetime and for safety of the surrounding populations in times of siege; and the last for the protection of the keep. In all it has an impressive 13 towers. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°21'14"N, 1°12'34"W

Address

14 Place Pierre SymonFougères 35300 France

Contact

+33 2 99 99 79 59

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Day trips

Château de Fougères – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Église Saint-Léonard, Notre-Dame de Bonabry, Tour Nichot, Lécousse.

~1330 ftSE
Church
Église Saint-Léonard, Fougères
7 min walk • Saint-Léonard de Fougères is one of the parish churches of Fougères, France. It is located in the upper town in the immediate vicinity of the town hall and the public garden. The impasse Saint-Léonard separates it from the former headquarters ...
0.6 miE
Church
Notre-Dame de Bonabry, Fougères
17 min walk • Notre-Dame-de-Bonabry is a Catholic church located in Fougères, in the department of Ille-et-Vilaine, France. It is dedicated to Our Lady of Good Help.
~590 ftE
Tower
Tour Nichot, Fougères
3 min walk • The Nichot tower is a medieval tower located in Fougères and forming part of the urban enclosure of the bourg-neuf. It belongs to the southern and western ramparts of the city which run along the lower valley of the Nançon.
1 miN
Locality
Lécousse
26 min walk • Lécousse is a commune in the Ille-et-Vilaine department of Brittany in north-western France.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Château de Fougères open?

Château de Fougères is open:

Monday 10 am - 7 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 7 pm
Thursday 10 am - 7 pm
Friday 10 am - 7 pm
Saturday 10 am - 7 pm
Sunday 10 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Château de Fougères?

Nearby attractions include Tour Nichot, Fougères (3 min walk), Église Saint-Léonard, Fougères (7 min walk), Notre-Dame de Bonabry, Fougères (17 min walk).