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At Destination Fougères you will appreciate Nature in the City!
In Fougères there is no shortage of green spots to recharge your batteries after a visit of the castle, or rest after having cracked in the designer and artisan shops downtown for a shopping trip.
Make a picnic break among the goats in the ditches of the Jardin du val Nançon or enjoy the exceptional panorama on the medieval city at the Public Garden of Fougères.
The Public Garden of Fougères
A Remarkable Garden with a spectacular view
Must-see place of discovery tour of the city of Fougères, this public garden, established on three levels, gives a exceptional and panoramic view on the medieval quarter and its castle, located in the lower part of the city. Beautiful place to relax, you can enjoy its calm, its fullness, and its shaded spaces.
Visiting the public garden allows you to combine Nature, with its tree-lined paths and flowery groves; and Historical patrimony, with the proximity of theSaint Leonard gothic church, and Medieval castle of Fougères.
Labeled “Remarkable Garden“, he will surprise you with his seasonal flowers all year.
An inspiring garden for artists
The Public Garden continues to attract artists. Victor Hugo, wrote about this remarkable garden during his trip to Fougères in 1936.
I saw it in the sun, I saw it at dusk, I saw it again in the moonlight, and I never tire of it. It's wonderful.
Balzac, invited to Fougères by his friend General de Pommereul, was also inspired by this garden during the final episode of his work “Les Chouans”.
Today the Public Garden hosts a sculpture of Marc Didou.
In summer the Garden hosts the temporary exhibition “Place for the Arts”.
In winter it lights up under the decorations of Fairy Gardens.
The Val Nançon Garden
As its name suggests, this garden runs along the Nancon River in a valley, so very cool! Located at the foot of the ramparts, this garden is the best way to continue your journey through Fougères between the Castle and the Upper Town.
Laid out over 2 hectares, the Val Nançon is made up of a succession of gardens as varied as they are atypical: family gardens, a botanical garden, a priest's garden, a vegetable cage, etc. Combining classic and contemporary plantations, between flowers and grasses, take the time to stroll or stop for a picnic break in the shade on the landscaped areas.
A garden committed to protecting the environment
So many surprises in this garden! Have you noticed its inhabitants?
On one side we have the foraging bees sheltered by tall trees in the eight hives installed by a local beekeeper who gathered more than 360 bees (and 000 in winter)!
Alongside bees and bumblebees, ladybugs, spiders and butterflies hide in the insect hotels in wood. Listen to the birds! The Jardin du Val Nançon is labeled “LPO Shelter” because it works to protect biodiversity.
Among the animals in the garden, the most adventurous remain the small ditch goats (a local endangered species). Watch them climb in the thickets, they will delight the children!
It is a whole space dedicated to biodiversity which was created by the City of Fougères as part of aeco-grazing.
When art goes green
In the Jardin du Val Nançon, we discover the artist's "Work to Life" Louis Marie Catta, contemporary glass sculpture symbol of peace and the meeting of world cultures. Miscellaneous sculptures are scattered throughout the Garden, it's up to you to discover them through the foliage...
