Saint-Méloir-Des-Ondes: Hiking, glassmaking and horse riding

Saint-Méloir-Des-Ondes offers several specific ideas for planning your days: three 15-kilometre hiking trails, a glassblowing workshop open to the public with a boutique and gallery, and horse-riding activities and a farm visit. The present-day parish church of Saint-Méloir also has a clearly documented construction history. If you are looking for a hotel for your stay, you can first consider which of these activities you would like to shape your days around.

Hiking through rural and coastal landscapes

Saint-Méloir-Des-Ondes has the Circuit du terroir, the Circuit du marais and the Circuit de la baie. Each of the three hiking trails is 15 kilometres long. The Circuit du terroir starts at Place du Marché au Cadran. The hiking options take you through rural and coastal landscapes. Since all three trails are the same length, you cannot make your initial choice based on a shorter or longer distance. The starting point for the Circuit du terroir is a specific landmark; check the route details before setting out.

The trails’ equal length provides a shared framework for planning your hikes, while their names distinguish the individual routes. If hiking is a focus of your stay, you can include these routes in your daily plans and organise the other activities around them. This is especially useful if you would like to combine several experiences in Saint-Méloir-Des-Ondes during your hotel stay.

Church history and glassblowing

The present-day parish church of Saint-Méloir was built in 1860 to plans by the architect Jean-Gabriel Frangeul. Its year of construction and architect place the church in a specific historical context and complement the hiking and activity options with a local-history theme.

L’Atelier du Verre is open to the public as a workshop, boutique and gallery. There, you can watch glassblowers working with molten glass. The atelier offers paid guided tours for groups by appointment. This gives visitors different ways to experience it: watching the work in the workshop or, for groups, taking a pre-arranged guided tour. Check the current opening arrangements before your visit.

Horse-riding activities for different age groups

Haras du Buot offers rides by the sea for beginners and experienced riders alike. Riding lessons are available year-round for children aged 4 to 17 and for adults. Pony taster activities with an educational course are also offered for children aged 2 and over. Rides, lessons and pony taster activities are different ways to include horse riding in your daily plans. Confirm the current operating and booking arrangements in advance.

A farm visit with several activities

At Ferme du Grand Porcon, visitors can meet the farm animals. They can also explore the orchard and vegetable-growing area. There are also pony rides, a play area and a picnic area. Meeting the animals, learning about cultivation and the other activities mentioned offer different ways to spend your visit. Check the current opening arrangements in advance.

Getting here and planning your stay

From Saint-Malo, bus routes 13, 14 and 15 run to the Saint-Méloir Centre stop; route 9 also runs in summer. Check connections again before travelling. To plan your stay, you can first decide whether hiking, glassblowing, horse riding or a farm visit will be your main focus. Plan your days accordingly and take each activity’s visitor and booking arrangements into account.

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