The drive was fairly uninteresting as, despite me choosing a straight route, the satnav decided to take us on dual carriageways and motorways. The “fastest route” was SE to Rennes followed by NE to Fougeres. We stopped at a picnic area for coffee and as we approached our destination we filled up with fuel.
The Aire de Camping Car at Fougeres was full but, as we contemplated our next move, someone left so we quickly took the place they vacated.
After lunch we set out to explore this fortress town which sits on a hill overlooking the Nancon river. We found a “route of discovery” which we followed through a public garden and up into the town. We passed the old fortifying curtain wall which links the Haut Ville with the 11th Century Chateau de Forges in the valley below. The panoramic view of the chateau and surrounding land from the top of the ancient ramparts is superb.
We descended a steep winding path to the old town where the pretty medieval houses are still clustered alongside the river. There were some very well preserved half timbered properties which made great photographs.
We followed the massive outer fortifications around the castle. There are 13 towers and the walls are over 3m thick!
We returned to Kiki for a drink (and ice cream) before setting out again to walk around the old quarry which is next to where we’re parked. The information boards show a circular route around this small disused and flooded site. We were surprised to find that the footpath climbs steeply before cutting along the top edge of the quarry and dropping down the other side. What we thought would take ten minutes actually took nearly an hour!
We returned to Kiki for our evening meal before settling down for the night.
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