Ille-et-Vilaine district, Brittany, France

Places to visit near Guipel

Guipel is a town in Ille-et-Vilaine district, Brittany, France, home to about 1,557 people. Within 50 km by road there are 82 places to visit — 29 forts & heritage, 45 churches, 3 museums and 3 parks. The must-see places are Château de la Villouyère (9 km), Château de Clayes-Palys (21 km) and Église Saint-Mélaine (22 km).

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Guipel, Brittany
Guipel, Ille-et-Vilaine district, Brittany, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Guipel at a glance

Location
Ille-et-Vilaine district, Brittany, France
Population
about 1,557
Coordinates
48.2994° N, 1.7187° W
Places within 50 km
82 (35 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Guipel

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Guipel: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Guipel

88 forts & heritage within 100 km of Guipel. The closest is Mégalithes de Bringuerault (4 km); the best-known is Château de la Villouyère (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Guipel

78 churches within 100 km of Guipel. The closest is Église Saint-Martin (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Guipel

6 museums within 100 km of Guipel. The closest is Musée des Beaux-Arts (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Guipel

5 parks within 100 km of Guipel. The closest is Jardin du Couesnon (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Guipel

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Guipel. The closest is Alligator Bay (46 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Guipel

3 beaches & coast within 100 km of Guipel. The closest is Phare du Cap Fréhel (77 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Guipel

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 65 km on the road.

  1. Start in Guipel
  2. 1 km Église Saint-Martin · church, Ille-et-Vilaine
  3. 9 km Château de la Villouyère · heritage site, Ille-et-Vilaine
  4. 12 km Château de Clayes-Palys · heritage site, Ille-et-Vilaine
  5. 8 km Église Saint-Mélaine · church, Ille-et-Vilaine
  6. 11 km Jardin du Couesnon · park, Ille-et-Vilaine
  7. 24 km Back to Guipel

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From travellers near Guipel

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    Within 15 km of Guipel

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Guipel by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2988Mégalithes de Bringuerault (4 km)
    Churches4578Église Saint-Martin (1 km)
    Museums36Musée des Beaux-Arts (27 km)
    Parks35Jardin du Couesnon (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Alligator Bay (46 km)
    Beaches & coast03Phare du Cap Fréhel (77 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Étang de Boulet (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Mont Bel-Air (80 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Grande Île (80 km)

    Guipel: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Guipel?

    Château de la Villouyère (heritage site, about 9 km), Église Saint-Martin (church, about 1 km), Château de Clayes-Palys (heritage site, about 21 km), Église Saint-Mélaine (church, about 22 km), Jardin du Couesnon (park, about 24 km), Mégalithes de Bringuerault (heritage site, about 4 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Guipel?

    82 places on Spotwander: 29 forts & heritage, 45 churches, 3 museums, 3 parks, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest fort to Guipel?

    Mégalithes de Bringuerault, about 4 km by road; Château de Hédé (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Guipel?

    Église Saint-Martin, about 1 km by road; Église Saint-Pierre (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Guipel?

    Musée des Beaux-Arts, about 27 km by road; Château de Dinan (37 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Guipel?

    Start in Guipel, visit Église Saint-Martin, then Château de la Villouyère, then Château de Clayes-Palys, then Église Saint-Mélaine, then Jardin du Couesnon, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Guipel?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Guipel

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Guipel’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Guipel on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.