Bédée: Holiday apartments and houses

Bédée is a gateway to the Brocéliande destination and has held the “Village Étape” label since 2009. The town combines medieval traces, paths through the bocage landscape and nature-oriented destinations around the Étang de Blavon.

Culture

The Église Saint-Pierre is a 19th-century neo-Gothic church that preserves architectural elements of the former Gothic church. Its south portal contains a remarkable statue of Saint James, inspired by the statue in Santiago de Compostela.

The Motte Joubin is a well-preserved medieval feudal motte, whose ditches are still visible. At the site, the medieval garden recreates monastery, château and peasant gardens. Vegetables, fruits and plants that were used for food and as remedies are on display. The Chapelle Saint-Urbain was built between 1883 and 1884; the adjoining oratory bears the date 1864.

Nature

The Étang de Blavon has a 1,005-metre circular path with markers every 100 metres for joggers and walkers. Outdoor exercise equipment is located along the route. Since 2020, the Étang de Blavon has been designated an “Espace Naturel Sensible”.

The Balade à Roulettes® – La balade du Blavon No. 7 runs alongside small ponds, a stream, a washhouse and a pond, and offers opportunities to observe biodiversity.

Paths and landscape

The circular route Circuit de Blavon No. 101 starts at Bédée church, takes around 1 hour and 50 minutes and is accessible to everyone. It passes the Étang de Blavon, the Motte Joubin and the medieval garden.

The hiking trail Circuit Saint Urbain No. 105 is a 15.2-kilometre walking route from Bédée with a walking time of around five hours. It passes through preserved bocage landscapes and peaceful wooded areas. The circular route Circuit nord No. 103 offers a viewpoint from the Motte Malécot with a panorama over the Montfort valley.

The cycle route from Bédée to Montfort follows a safe, rural route that alternates between quiet roads and attractive paths.

Geographical location

Bédée is located near the RN 12 expressway, just over 10 minutes from Rennes and 40 minutes from Saint-Brieuc.

Market and events

Bédée’s weekly market takes place on Saturday mornings until 12:30 p.m. in the Place du Lt Louessard car park.

The comic festival Pré en Bulles takes place on Sunday, 27 September, for its 17th edition and includes authors, performances and exhibitions. Les Bédiévales is a free cultural event in Bédée’s Jardin médiéval, featuring a cosplay competition and a medieval craft market.

Other places

Pleine-Fougères, Saint-Pierre-De-Plesguen, Poilley, Retiers, Saint-Benoît-Des-Ondes, Marcillé-Raoul, Saint-Broladre, Baguer-Morvan

For the overview of the higher-level destination: Ille-Et-Vilaine.