Fougères, at the gates of Brittany, became a place of strategic military importance in the Middle Ages. It is a market town, remarkable for its enormous fortress, which is one of the largest in Europe, covering an area of five acres.
The earliest habitations were built at the foot of the castle, where the people could take refuge in the event of attack.
Built on the banks of the Nançon, Fougères then enjoyed various trades, including tanning, drapery and dyeing. There were also many mills for leatherworking and papermaking.
Fougères was the birthplace of the Marquis de La Rouërie, a well-known Chouan leader during the French Revolution.
Distance from the Château de Boucéel
26 km
30 minutes by car
