At Parc des Trous à Tenaud, a walking path runs alongside the water; there are picnic areas and games for children by the pond. The facilities’ usability may depend on local maintenance. Sainte-Reine-de-Bretagne is part of the Parc Naturel Régional de Brière. Routes, heritage and activities by the water offer different ways to spend your stay.

Routes for different interests

The GR® de Pays Tour de Brière is a 67 km circular route that passes through Sainte-Reine-de-Bretagne. You can complete the loop on foot, by mountain bike or on horseback. The Sainte-Reine-de-Bretagne–Pont-Château link follows a different route: it starts in Sainte-Reine and connects the town with Pont-Château. One route is described as a loop, while the other links two towns.

The Circuit de la Roche aux Loups also passes through Sainte-Reine-de-Bretagne and offers a rural walk from Moulin Sérot to Marais du Gué neuf. The Circuit des Moulins crosses the commune’s countryside into the Marais de Brière. This marshland is a protected natural area with rich biodiversity.

Sur les pas de Cadou is a 19 km route between Crossac and Sainte-Reine-de-Bretagne. It passes through the reed beds of the Marais de Boulaie; the area’s waterscapes, light and mists are associated with the poetic inspiration of René-Guy Cadou. Seasonal conditions apply to this marshland route. The Boucle 36 Le guidon en Terre Briéronne is a 17 km family-friendly cycling loop through Sainte-Reine-de-Bretagne and Crossac. Seasonal conditions should also be taken into account for this cycling route. Check the relevant information before setting out.

Local history and heritage

Parc des Trous à Tenaud originated as a clay quarry formerly operated by the Tenaud brothers for brickmaking. The Parc became municipal property in 1962 and took its present form in 1983. This history offers another way to understand the site, beyond its appeal as a place to visit by the water.

The Calvaire paroissial was created by parishioners in 1938. It includes a grotto and two fountains in a setting of pine and cedar trees. The footpath to the Calvaire is lined with poems by René-Guy Cadou. The poet was born in Sainte-Reine-de-Bretagne on 15 February 1920 and lived there for seven years.

Other local landmarks also differ considerably in form and history. The Dolmen de la Roche aux Fées consists of a granite slab measuring 3.10 m by 1.15 m, supported by four granite pillars. It forms a chamber about 2 m long that is open to the north. The Moulins de la Fortune are the surviving tower remains of up to seven former windmills in Haute Lande; the mills are no longer in operation. Château du Deffay includes the ruins of an old castle dating from around the 15th century and a modern château built in 1894.

Behind the church is an old forge dating from 1850. It is on private property. The commune acquired and restored it in February 2015 and added it to its municipal heritage.

Activities by the pond and on the farm

La ferme la Carav’âne offers visits to an educational farm in Sainte-Reine-de-Bretagne by reservation. Activities include treasure hunts, workshops, animal care, and pony and horse-drawn carriage activities. The programme and booking arrangements may change, so confirm your visit with the provider in advance.

At Étang des Trous à Tenaud, predator fishing is possible in 2026 from 8 February to 6 December, and carp fishing from 4 April to 6 December. Check current availability before visiting.

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