Saint-Étienne-en-Coglès can be explored through specific details: a 17th-century chapel, two crosses with different designs, historic features of houses and a walking trail by the Ruisseau de la Piquellerais. There is also the Biscuiterie La Mère Poulard delicatessen, which is connected to the local production site. The themes range from religious imagery and architecture to a waterside trail and local production. This gives you several points of interest to help you decide what to see during your stay.

Chapel and Crosses

The Chapelle Saint-Eustache is dedicated to Saint Eustace and dates from the 17th century. It is situated in a secluded spot at the edge of the former road to Fougères. Its dedication identifies the saint; its location on the former road adds a geographical and historical perspective to its religious significance.

The Croix Gourgou is notable for its two niches, one above the other, containing figures of the Virgin Mary. The Croix de la Frénouse, the work of a wheelwright, is mounted on the gable end of a house and bears the Instruments of the Passion. The term refers to symbols associated with the Passion of Christ. By comparison, the niches and figures define the design of the Croix Gourgou, while the Croix de la Frénouse is distinguished by its craftsman attribution, the house gable and the Passion symbols.

Historic Houses and Their Details

The house at 28 rue Charles de Gaulle appears to date from the late 16th century and has a stair turret on its rear façade. On rue du Verger, a house with a door and the window above it, both with chamfered surrounds, preserves traces of the original 16th-century building. The two examples have different points of emphasis: the first is cautiously dated, while the focus of the second is on surviving features of the original building. A stair turret is a tower-like structure housing a staircase; a surround, by contrast, describes the detailing around a door or window. Both houses are privately owned.

A Walking Trail by the Ruisseau de la Piquellerais

The La vallée de la Minette walking trail starts in Saint-Étienne-en-Coglès and follows the Ruisseau de la Piquellerais. The village is the starting point, and the stream is the landmark along the route described. If you would like to include a walk as well as historic buildings and imagery, the trail offers a distinct focus on nature. Its connection with the water sets it apart from the chapels, crosses and architectural details of the houses.

Delicatessen and Local Production

Saint-Étienne-en-Coglès is home to the Biscuiterie La Mère Poulard delicatessen, which is connected to the local production site. This connection between the shop and local production is a specific point of interest for exploring the village's culinary side. It complements the religious and architectural themes with a distinct focus on local production and delicatessen products.

Discover more destinations: Le Theil-De-Bretagne, Saint-Georges-de-Reintembault, Pleine-Fougères, Dol-De-Bretagne, Le Rheu, Saint-Aubin-D'aubigné, Guignen, Comblessac.

For the regional travel overview: Ille-Et-Vilaine.