Domagné: Churches, Miniatures and Walking Routes

In Domagné, historic buildings and miniatures meet marked routes of varying lengths. The town is also home to Cidrerie Loïc Raison, whose history dates back to 1923. This gives you several specific points of interest to consider when planning your trip: architectural history, freely accessible miniatures, hiking, mountain biking and cider.

Churches and historic traces

The parish church of Saint-Pierre was rebuilt between 1885 and 1888. Its floor plan is in the shape of a Latin cross, and it is designed in the Gothic Revival style. Charles Goupil created the tympanum above the portal in 1888. These details describe different aspects of the building: the floor plan describes its overall shape, Gothic Revival its style, and the tympanum a decorated feature above the portal.

In Chaumeré, the nave dates from 1603. The church’s wooden altarpiece is dated 1638 and was made by a sculptor from Rennes. An altarpiece is a decorated structure behind or above an altar. The two dates therefore refer to different parts: the nave and the altarpiece. Those interested in architectural history will find another place here, alongside Saint-Pierre, where specific dates and architectural features help put the building’s history into context.

The former presbytery in Domagné is also among the town’s historic traces; it dates from the 14th to 15th century. Today, only a wall remains, opposite the cider house. The former building and the surviving section of wall should be clearly distinguished: the presbytery has not survived as a whole, only this wall.

Miniatures and marked routes

Domagné is home to 13 miniature reproductions of monuments created by Henri Chesnais. Examples include the Château de Chambord, the Parlement de Bretagne, Mont-Saint-Michel and the Basilica of Lourdes. The miniatures are freely accessible to everyone. While Saint-Pierre and the churches in Chaumeré reflect local architectural history, the miniatures reproduce a range of well-known monuments. This means the town offers different ways to explore architecture side by side.

There are marked routes for outdoor activities, with distinctly different lengths. The Circuit du Poirier passes through orchards and is 3.9 kilometres long. The also-marked Circuit du Ruisseau de Guines can be walked in 12.6- and 16.3-kilometre variations. The shorter Circuit du Poirier and the two longer variations of the Ruisseau de Guines therefore offer a clear choice of route length.

For mountain biking, the Circuit du Ruisseau de Guines is listed as circular route no. 22, starting in Domagné: it is 17.96 kilometres long and rated moderate. This information applies to the mountain bike route; the walking variations are listed as 12.6 and 16.3 kilometres. When comparing the two activities, you should therefore take into account both the mode of travel and the corresponding route length.

Cidrerie Loïc Raison

The family-run Cidrerie Loïc Raison is based in Domagné and has developed and preserved its expertise across generations since 1923. It produces Cidre de Bretagne IGP and offers company tours. The cider house thus adds another local interest to the historic buildings and routes. Details about its history, product and tours give you specific points to consider if you would like to include cider-making alongside architecture and outdoor activities when planning your trip.

Discover more destinations: Saint-Rémy-Du-Plain, Saint-Onen-La-Chapelle, Saint-Gilles, Baguer-Pican, Saint-Sauveur-Des-Landes, Goven, Saint-M'hervé, La Chapelle-De-Brain.

For an overview of the wider area: Ille-Et-Vilaine.