Saint-Jean-Sur-Couesnon: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Saint-Jean-sur-Couesnon is home to historic sites and paths through the countryside along the Couesnon. The history of the village includes the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church, the Moulin de Saint-Jean and the remains of the Château de la Dobiais.

Culture and History

The Saint-Jean-Baptiste church was rebuilt after a fire in 1888. The work was carried out under the direction of the architect Crespel between 1888 and 1894.

In the 19th century, the Moulin de Saint-Jean was one of three watermills recorded in Saint-Jean-sur-Couesnon. The present building was probably rebuilt in the second half of the 19th century and converted into an industrial grain mill during this period.

La Dobiaye has a courtyard enclosed by walls and surrounded by moats. The entrance gateway preserves evidence of a gate for vehicles, a pedestrian gate and two former drawbridges. The remains of the Château de la Dobiais are listed as a Monument historique.

Nature and Trails

The municipality provides a hiking guide for St-Jean as one of the route guides for the four historic municipalities of Rives-du-Couesnon. The 5-kilometre circular route “Circuit à la recherche de la catiche” is a hiking trail along the meanders of the Couesnon.

Along this circular route, five information boards and a true-or-false quiz introduce visitors to the otter’s way of life and habitat. An artificial otter holt has also been created there, intended to serve as a quiet retreat where otters can rest.

The “Sentier des joncs” route follows the meanders of the Couesnon for approximately one kilometre and passes through wet meadows covered with rushes.

Geographical Setting

National Route 12 crosses the area of Saint-Jean-sur-Couesnon from north to south.

Tradition

A traditional Midsummer fire is scheduled to be held at the St-Jean site in Rives-du-Couesnon.

More local pages: Argentré-Du-Plessis, Hirel, Le Theil-De-Bretagne, Dinard, Lécousse, Antrain, Montours, Guignen.

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