Discover Saint-M'hervé

At the entrance to Saint-M'hervé stands the 9.30-metre-high Menhir du Champ Dolent. Lac de la Haute-Vilaine is also part of the local landscape; it lies within the territory of Saint-M'hervé, Bourgon and La Chapelle-Erbrée. The menhir, parish church, lakeside trails and leisure activities offer different ways to explore the destination.

Menhir and parish church: two stories

The Menhir du Champ Dolent is a polystyrene replica of a real dolmen in Dol-de-Bretagne. After filming, Saint-M'hervé took over the object to display it at the entrance to the village. At 9.30 metres high, it is a striking feature of the local landscape. Those interested in cultural history will find not only a replica here, but also the story of how the municipality acquired and displayed it.

The parish church of Saint-Éloi offers a different historical point of interest. It was rebuilt between 1845 and 1848 to designs by Rennes architect Jean-Marie Anger de la Loriais. On 2 August 1856, Mgr Brossay-Saint-Marc consecrated the church. The rebuilding and consecration are therefore two separate milestones in its history. Its described architectural features include an elongated floor plan, a false barrel vault, a bell-tower porch and a rounded apse.

Walking trails and leisure activities at Lac de la Haute-Vilaine

A footbridge at Lac de la Haute-Vilaine provides access to two different walking trails, each seven kilometres long. Signs around the lake provide information about walking trails and birdwatching. The area combines the chance to walk two signposted routes with information on exploring the birdlife, offering two distinct focuses.

Another walking option in Saint-M'hervé is the Circuit du Champ Dolent No. 43. For planning purposes, you can consider this named trail separately from the two seven-kilometre routes by the lake.

The Base de loisirs de la Haute-Vilaine is open to the public year-round and offers sports and leisure activities. These include a multisport court, a beginner mountain biking course, a technical mountain biking course and an introduction to archery. The two mountain biking courses are explicitly designed for different levels; multisport and archery are additional types of activity. Individual activities may have their own availability. Check that the activity you are interested in is available before you go.

Aventures Nautik at the Base de loisirs de la Haute-Vilaine combines play, nature and heritage in an immersive experience. This adds an activity with a different thematic focus to the sports options listed above. Check its availability before your trip.

Farm visits and regional produce

La Ferme d'Hermeillon produces goat's cheese and sells organic meat from free-range white pigs raised in western France. Farm tours must be booked in advance. They are offered in three formats: a “self-guided visit”, a guided visit or an experience called “Éleveur d'un jour”. Formats and availability may change, so check the details before making plans. Sales may also depend on current availability.

The “Visite d'une asinerie” activity in Saint-M'hervé lasts an hour and a half. It includes learning about donkey milking, trying the milking yourself and tasting fresh donkey's milk. If you plan to take part, check the visit conditions and availability in advance.

Events throughout the year

The Comité des fêtes of Saint-M'hervé plans Tartines d'Artistes every year on the first weekend in May. The Marché de l'Avent is scheduled for the last Sunday in November each year. The two dates therefore fall at different times of the year. As event dates may change, check the date of the relevant edition before your trip.

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