Parc de la Briantais – La Briantais Castle loop from La Richardais

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Parc de la Briantais – La Briantais Castle loop from La Richardais

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Parc de la Briantais – La Briantais Castle loop from La Richardais

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6.92km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional Vallée de la Rance - Côte d'Émeraude

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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100 m

Rance Tidal Power Station – View of the Bay

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Inside there is a visitor center, where you can get a lot of information about the construction and the function of the tidal power plant. One can also take a …

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911 m

No entrance to the park 😕

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Unfortunately, the numerous entrances to the Park de la Briantais have been closed by a high fence 😕.
All you have to do is take the detour to the left. …

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1.25 km

View of Saint-Servan and the Rance Estuary

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From the Parc de la Briantaise, you will have a breathtaking view of Saint-Servan and the waters of the Rance that surround it. The contrast between the vibrant nature of …

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1.86 km

Parc de la Briantais

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For nearly a century, La Briantais was owned by the La Chambre family. The last member, Guy La Chambre, mayor of St-Malo from 1947 to 1965, played a leading role …

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2.00 km

La Briantais Castle

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Beautiful 1850 castle in a magnificent park. Currently being restored (2025).

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2.57 km

Pavilion

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The angel's gazebo, a very pretty kiosk in the Briantais park.

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5.10 km

Duck Pond, Vau Garni

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6.92 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.58 km

1.82 km

1.70 km

833 m

Surfaces

1.86 km

1.69 km

1.55 km

983 m

682 m

176 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

16°C

8°C

59 %

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

July 30, 2023,Kleine Runde: Barrage de la Rance / La Briantais

After the weather forecast for the afternoon wasn't too great, we decided to do a short tour to the Parc de la Briantais. The round started in the parking lot of the tidal power station "Barrage de la Rance". From there via the not very pretty but impressive footpath to the other side of the Rance. From this path you …

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