Camping municipal
Guipry-Messac
Équipements et services
Description
Tourisme
Guipry-Messac (Ille-et-Vilaine, France)
Guipry-Messac is a rural riverside commune located on the Vilaine valley in the southwest of Ille-et-Vilaine. Created in 2016 by the merger of the former communes of Guipry and Messac, it retains a network of villages, quays and farmland. The landscape alternates between meadows, groves and river arms, offering a peaceful atmosphere ideal for nature stays. The commune serves as a discreet gateway to the natural areas and waterways of inland Brittany.
Heritage and history
The area preserves traces of an old rural and river-based past, with towns that developed around waterborne trade. There are parish heritage elements and old houses that reflect the village's changes in the 19th and 20th centuries. Local history is closely linked to navigation on the Vilaine and the region's agricultural activities.
Nature and landscapes
The banks of the Vilaine offer tranquil views: meanders, reedbeds and flood meadows depending on the season. Walking routes along the riverbank allow for observation of local wildlife and enjoying viewpoints over the valley. Bike and walking outings are particularly pleasant in spring and autumn.
Outdoor activities
The river invites canoeing-kayaking, fishing and pleasure boating on calm stretches. Rural trails and communal roads are suitable for cyclists and walkers. Picnic areas and stops on the quays make family outings easy and relaxing.
Not to be missed
- The Vilaine: walks, wildlife watching and pleasure boating.
- The Messac/Guipry quays: starting points for riverside strolls.
- Riverside hikes: trails along the valley offering beautiful views.
- Local fishing: rivers and calm arms appreciated by anglers.
- Parish heritage: visits to religious buildings and old structures.
