La Chapelle-Aux-Filtzméens offers a range of reasons to stay: architecture and rural heritage, routes connected with the canal and the surrounding landscape, and a seasonal opportunity for fishing. When planning, it is worth considering these topics separately. The historic sites tell the story of different periods; for walks, the route and destination provide orientation, while fishing is subject to a clearly defined season.
Saint-Joseph Church and local history
La Chapelle-aux-Filtzméens became an independent parish in 1630. The parish church of Saint-Joseph dates from this founding period and stands on a hill. Its preserved surroundings include the parish precinct and the cemetery. This makes it possible to trace the town’s history through a specific church building and its preserved setting, rather than linking it to just one date.
The bell tower’s construction history marks a distinct period: Arthur Regnault, a diocesan architect, rebuilt it in 1902. The spire was given a bulbous dome, a shape characteristic of his work. For those interested in architecture, the parish’s early history is complemented by a later, clearly dated alteration to the tower.
Château grounds and houses with a maritime character
The Château du Logis is a building dating from the 16th and 17th centuries. The grounds include an avenue, moats, gardens, a dovecote and a farmyard. The Château du Logis is not open to visitors. If you are considering a visit, check access arrangements again in advance. Its historical context and the features listed here nevertheless form a distinct part of the local heritage.
Another architectural detail can be found on several houses dating from the late 19th century. Their names, including Creis Ker, are framed by ship’s anchors, preserving a maritime character. This detail sets these houses apart from the history of the church and château: here, the maritime motif appears in the design of the names.
Rural heritage in Trémabon
Rural heritage dating from the 17th century has been preserved in the hamlet of Trémabon. It includes partly preserved roasting pits or retting ponds, evidence of earlier activities associated with growing flax and hemp. These remains give a visit a different focus from the ecclesiastical and estate buildings: they point to activities connected with rural life and the cultivation of these plants.
Canal, fishing and hiking trails
The Canal d’Ille-et-Rance runs along part of the commune. It is a navigable waterway used by walkers, cyclists and recreational boaters. A goods transshipment point was established on the canal around 1872. Its history therefore includes both the former transport of goods and its present-day use by different groups.
Fishing is permitted at the Étang de La Chapelle-aux-Filtzméens from 1 March to 30 November. As this is a seasonal regulation, check the current rules again before your trip. This allows you to take this specific period into account when planning, without mistaking it for an activity available all year round.
The hiking routes each have different points of reference. The 11.2 km Circuit des Écrouteaux leads to the former windmill at La Ville Gouin; there is a car park at the town hall. Check the local signage before setting out. The fifth section of Circuit du Canal No. 16 passes through La Chapelle-aux-Filtzméens and follows the canal from the village. Route details may change, so it is advisable to check the latest information before setting out. To help you choose, the routes offer different features: the Circuit des Écrouteaux has a specified distance and the former windmill, while the Circuit du Canal is identified as the fifth section and follows the canal.
Discover more destinations: Les Iffs, Bazouges-La-Pérouse, La Mézière, Plerguer, Trans-La-Forêt, La Guerche-de-Bretagne, Pacé, Luitré.
For the broader travel overview: Ille-Et-Vilaine.
