Local Walks
We are lucky to have lots of footpaths and cycle tracks in the local area. The Mairie and tourist office produce very detailed maps of all the circuits, and for the most part they are very well signposted. We also have a disused railway line which runs from Antrain to Fougères (about 30kms in length), 800m from the house. It is very well maintained and ideal for cycling or walking, the other advantage is that it doesn’t get muddy in mid winter, like some of the footpaths, so it is ideal for walking with a buggy. It is possible to cycle to both St Brice en Coglès and Tremblay, our local villages, in around 20 mins. It is also brilliant for running – I run 5km every morning and it is a lot easier to run on than the local roads!
Recent Posts
Le Puy du Fou
Theme park created by Phillippe de Villiers who wanted to tell the story of the Vendée during the French revolution
Mère Poulard
The ‘fête de pommé‘ is the annual making of ‘pommé’, a kind of jam made from apples.
Rural faith healers
The practice of faith healing is still very popular in rural areas.
Foraging
Making the most of the free food provided by nature