Redon, Administrative center in Ille-et-Vilaine, France
Description
Redon is a commune in Ille-et-Vilaine positioned where the Oust and Vilaine rivers converge, creating a natural harbor. This location historically supported maritime trade and made the town an important transportation hub.
History
A monk named Conwoion founded a monastery in 832 that became the settlement's core. Defensive walls were later built in the 14th century to protect the expanding community.
Culture
The Saint-Sauveur sanctuary shapes the old town's character with its Romanesque and Gothic arches. People gather here for religious and cultural events that mark the rhythm of community life throughout the year.
Practical
The town offers solid educational facilities and accommodations for students of all levels. Visitors can navigate the compact old quarter easily and find dining options throughout the streets.
Did you know?
The town operates a sustainable heating system that uses trimmed hedges from the surrounding landscape. This approach shows how local resources can be creatively turned into energy.
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Redon Abbey
166 m
Rennes–Redon railway
294 m
Abbatiale Saint-Sauveur de Redon
135 m
Château du Parc-Anger
386 m
Manoir du Mail
615 m
Couvent des Calvairiennes
499 m
Hôtel de Richelieu
570 m
Chapelle Saint-Jean-d'Épileur
3.9 km
Hôtel de Carmoy
410 m
Ramparts of Redon
227 m
Église Saint-Charles de Redon
1.1 km
Église Saint-Nicolas de Saint-Nicolas-de-Redon
1.5 km
Église Saint-Perreux de Saint-Perreux
2.6 km
Town hall of Redon
97 mCroix de Cahac bis
2.5 kmÉcluse de La Digue
414 m
Chapelle du couvent des Calvairiennes de Redon
499 mCroix d'Étriel
2.4 kmChâteau de Buard
1.4 kmÉcluse de Redon Oust
359 mCroix rue d'Étriel croisement rue de Châteaubriant
1.6 kmCroix des Bois Feuillons
3.2 kmCroix de Cahac
2.1 kmCroix rue de Nantes croisement rue de la Cartelle
1.9 kmCroix rue de Nantes croisement rue d'Ahaut
1.5 kmCroix de l'Église Saint-Nicolas
1.4 kmCroix route d'Avessac
3 kmChâteau de la Houssaye
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