Combourg : Combourg, 20 minutes from the campsite

Combourg, a charming stopover between Rennes and Saint-Malo, is also the cradle of Romanticism. It is a "Petite Cité de Caractère", a "Station Verte" and a "Ville et Territoire Vélotouristique". The descendants of the illustrious writer F-R de Chateaubriand, welcome you to their furnished castle (12th-15th century, interior: 19th century), classified as a Historic Monument. You will be seduced by the very special atmosphere of the place and your children will become knights of the ancient fortress for a while. Take the literary trail along the Lac Tranquille and then stroll through the town to admire the noble granite houses such as the Maison de la Lanterne (16th century) and timber-framed houses, vestiges of the Middle Ages.

Combourg Castle

The construction of the fortress began in the 12th century to defend Dol Cathedral and the independence of Brittany. The great writer and politician François-René de Chateaubriand spent his childhood here. Since then, Combourg Castle has been considered the cradle of Romanticism in French literature. It was completely restored in 1876 and is still inhabited by the author's descendants. The interior guided tour includes seven rooms plus a tour of the ramparts.

For more information: www.chateau-combourg.com