Grand-Fougeray

Grand -Fougeray is a commune with 2370 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Ille -et -Vilaine in the Brittany region.

Geography

Grand -Fougeray between Rennes and Nantes directly on the Brittany border.

History

In the year 851 the Bretons defeated Charles the Bald at the Battle of Jengland. 1847 the name of the municipality of Fougeray in Grand- Fougeray was changed.

Population

Economy

On the edge of the hamlet Nourais 2007, five wind turbines were built with a total capacity of 10 MW.

Attractions

From the castle, which played an important role in the Middle Ages, one of the seven watchtowers called Tour du Guesclin has been preserved. In the tower there is a museum. Also worth seeing is the Romanesque church is in the city center.