What to do in Vitré and its surroundings when the weather is nice and warm?
We take you to our best corners, well cool!
The Meadow of the Washerwomen:
In case of very hot weather, walk along the Val promenade, and below, you will enjoy an exceptional view of the Vitré castle and its imposing turrets.
Take the time to appreciate the show before taking the small passage leading to the Lavandières' meadow, the green setting on the edge of Naughty. Weeping willows, soft grass and picnic tables invite you to to relax.
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La Vilaine © AtoutFrance @ leblogcashpistache
Take a trip to the Haute-Vilaine Leisure Center
The Haute-Vilaine leisure center offers several nautical activities:
Try your hand at canoeing, rowing, kayaking, pedal boating or even windsurfing, unless you fancy a leisurely swim.
Everything is there to spend a great day for two, with family or friends!
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©Max Juillot / Vitré Community
Peckish ?
Savor delicious savory sandwiches or sip a multivitamin cocktail at the food-truck At the P'tit Bonheur du Lac !
Getting to the leisure base:
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Haute Vilaine Leisure Center
Place called The Little Cooked Town
35500
Saint-M'Herve
02 99 49 64 64
Calculate my routeL'Ar' Milin: our favorite cool break for snack time or aperitif
The Park Ar Milin' houses a splendid arboretum of more than 100 essences and species of plants including a splendid collection of magnolias. Browsed by the Vilaine, it takes its name from the old mill built in the XNUMXth century, still visible today.
From May to September, the park, its aquatic garden and its small lake host the exhibition "Garden of the Arts". About twentysculptural works in wood, steel, stainless steel, copper or mosaics then create an imaginary and poetic world in which to stroll.
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©Léa Olivier/OT Pays de Vitré
Practical information :
Le panoramic restaurant de l 'Ar Milin is open every day from 12:00 p.m. to 13:30 p.m. then from 17:00 p.m. to 21:00 p.m. the Bistrot is open from 12:00 p.m. to 13:30 p.m.
Address: 30 rue de Paris, 35220 Châteaubourg.
Reservations at 02 99 00 30 91
Eating out & having fun with the family on the banks of the Châtillon-en-Vendelais pond
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Know everything :
Campsite Les Rives du lac 3*
Rue des Rouxieres
35210
Chatillon-en-Vendelais
02 99 76 48 84
Calculate my routeDiscover the landscaped lake of Chatillon-en-Vendelais. Near the pond, you will find the nautical base, with its activities such as pedalo and paddle. Ideal for a cool family outing!
Peckish ? Le snack of the campsite is open every day in July and August.
Mirligousse circuit n ° 2
Discover the Vitré plant garden, a jewel of greenery:
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B. Gendron
Le Park garden is a typical garden of XIVth century English style.
At noon, come and picnic in the heart of the Jardin des Plantes. Very close to the children's play area, the picnic tables under the trees will offer you a breath of fresh air at lunchtime!
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Rain gauge of the Jardin des Plantes ©PORIEL Thibault
Going up to the top of the garden you will see the aviary. From there, we see the cooler hidden in the vegetation, the inner well allowed to keep a very shaded and cool area. Nearby is the deer enclosure. On the other side of the Garden, closer to Boulevard Châteaubriant, approach the giant cedar in order to tour its impressive scale!
