Longaulnay: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Longaulnay features the hilly bocage landscape of Ille-et-Vilaine. Former paths lined with high embankments are still accessible on foot; the Circuit des collines leads through the landscape of Longaulnay along sunken lanes and small roads.

Landscape and Hiking

The Circuit des collines is one of the hiking routes awarded the “Labellisées FFRandonnée” quality label. The criteria include route marking, maintenance, cultural and historical interest, and safety.

History and Culture

More than 50% of Longaulnay’s architectural heritage dates from the 17th century. The Manoir de Beaumont is mentioned in the 16th century; the existing dwelling was rebuilt in the 17th century. It has a regular layout with two pavilions and slightly projecting sections, a square upper floor, and an attic; the masonry consists of granite rubble stone.

Longaulnay’s historical economic development followed Bécherel’s rise in the 17th century and was associated with the cultivation and weaving of flax and hemp.

Water and Village Character

Fontaine Saint Lubin 1 is a village fountain near the church and outside the parish boundaries. It appears to be the former spring dedicated to Saint Lubin; a second spring built nearby at the beginning of the 20th century presumably replaced it.

The pond created in the centre of Longaulnay provides a tranquil area that combines water and cultural heritage.

Further Discoveries

Historical sites in the wider region around Longaulnay include Penthievre Tower, St. Louis Gate, Coetquen Tower, and Counter Gate.

Other places: Roz-Landrieux, Saint-Grégoire, Bécherel, Saint-Onen-La-Chapelle, Villamée, Montreuil-Le-Gast, Poligné, Saint-Domineuc.

To the higher-level travel overview: Ille-Et-Vilaine.