Discover Trédion: Hiking Trails, Necropolis and Château

Trédion brings together several distinct highlights to consider when planning a trip: hiking trails with specified distances, the megalithic Coëby Necropolis and historic buildings. If you are looking for a hotel for your stay, you can first decide which of these themes will be the deciding factor in choosing your destination. The Circuit de Villeneuve offers a clearly quantified hiking option; the necropolis and Château de Trédion offer different perspectives on the area’s history.

Hiking trails around Trédion

The Circuit de Villeneuve is an easy route measuring 7.5 kilometres. It starts at Place du 19 Mars 1962; the walk takes about 2 hours and 35 minutes. The approximate walking time is more useful for planning your day than the distance alone, but it remains a guideline. This gives you a route with a specific distance and an approximate time requirement.

The trail passes through the Bois de la Claie and along the Claie River. On the return to Trédion, it follows the GR 38 waymarks. Other hiking trails around Trédion range from 4.82 to 18.6 kilometres in length. This means the routes range from shorter to longer distances; for the Circuit de Villeneuve, an approximate walking time is also provided in addition to the distance.

The Coëby Necropolis

The megalithic Coëby Necropolis in Trédion is an archaeological site where two dolmens are currently being studied. Explanatory panels among the trees make it possible to explore the site independently in connection with the excavation project. Here, its classification as megalithic heritage meets the ongoing study of the dolmens. This makes Coëby an archaeological highlight among the different themes associated with Trédion.

Château de Trédion and its gardens

Château de Trédion was probably built in the 14th century. A document from 1427 already attests to the existence of the manor house at Château de Trédion. The two details describe different aspects: the probable date of construction and documentary evidence for the existence of the manor house. The château includes, among other features, a park, a pond and a bridge.

The Clos du Roy offers a different design focus. The French garden covers 4,000 m², is enclosed by walls and features water basins. Its area, enclosure and basins are specific features of the garden, while the park, pond and bridge belong to the château.

The La Loge au Loup menhir also offers a distinct archaeological point of interest: it is a small menhir west of a covered passage. The descriptions of the two megalithic sites therefore differ: two dolmens are currently being studied at Coëby, while La Loge au Loup is a single small menhir with a specifically stated location in relation to another feature.

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