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signs. Stop for a peek in the handsome church of St. Sulpice (English handout inside);
the woodwork is exceptional, from the paneled walls and ceiling to the choir stalls and
the carved altar. Then let the
Jardin Public
signs lead you through back streets, passing
gingerbread-like Breton homes, up into the lush park. Walk through manicured gardens
to the base of St. Léonard Church and find the floral panorama. Double back most of the
way you came, then veer right to the château and under the stone gate. There's no reas-
on to enter the château unless you need more exercise or a town map (€8, includes audi-
oguide, daily 10:00-19:00 except closed Mon May-June and Sept; shorter hours Oct-Dec,
closedJan;tel.0299997959,
www.chateau-fougeres.com
)
.Foragoodviewofthecastle
without the previous climb, walk a block above the castle (up Rue de la Pinterie) and find
the short ramparts across from the
crêperie
recommended next.
Eating in Fougères:
You'll find a gaggle of cafés and
crêperies
near the castle with
good choices and prices.
Le Bonheur Est Dans le Blé
is a notch above the others, serving
tasty crêpes on a lovely little terrace overlooking the valley (closed Tue evening except
July-Aug, also closed for lunch Sat-Sun off-season, a block up from the château at 3 Rue
Fourchette, tel. 02 99 94 99 72).