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Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier (Ille-et-Vilaine, France)

Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier is a rural commune located about twenty kilometres northeast of Rennes, on the border between the Rennes area and the Fougères area. The village is mainly marked by its medieval past and by a typical bocage countryside of Upper Brittany. The streets retain a calm atmosphere, conducive to walks and historical discoveries. It is a practical starting point for exploring the small roads and surrounding villages.

Heritage and history

The name Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier is inseparable from the battle of 1488, a decisive event for the history of Brittany at the end of the Middle Ages. The territory bears traces of this collective memory, visible in local toponymy and landmarks. The parish church, dedicated to Saint Aubin, bears witness to an ancient religious heritage and the traditional village role in local life.

Architecture and village centre

The village presents a modest set of traditional stone buildings, modest facades and slate roofs. Rural houses and a few 19th-century buildings structure the centre, offering a coherent panorama of local architecture without ostentation. Communal facilities and the square offer a reference point for walks.

Nature and landscapes

The commune lies within a bocage landscape of fields, hedgerows and small farms. Rural paths allow walks or bike rides, with views over the countryside and wooded edges. Practical proximity to large urban centres while remaining in a peaceful rural environment.

Not to be missed

• Site of the battle of 1488, a historic site to understand the end of Breton independence.
• Saint-Aubin Church, an old parish building in the heart of the village.
• Bocage routes, hiking paths and cycling circuits around the village.
• Rural landscape, observation of hedgerows and local agriculture according to the seasons.
• Access to Rennes and Fougères, to link urban and rural heritage in a single day.