A refuge for flora and fauna
The Gannedel marshlands are situated at the confluence of the rivers Vilaine and Canut. This vast 500 hectares site, is a ornithological spot for migratory birds, and also a spawning bed for pike.

An important marsh in the Ille et Vilaine
The Gannedel fens act as a regulator for the river Vilaine's water level each winter. It is one of the largest stretches of marshland in the "Ille et Vilaine" county.

A place for discovering nature
Two trails allow one to get close to nature in its natural environment. "Rivière et Marais" is a walking circuit setting off from the church square in the village of La Chapelle de Brain. The other trail named "Les Landes" leaves from the village centre of Sainte Marie.

Photographing the fens
A photographic guide proposes a weekend discovering the Gannedel fens. On the programme : Walks, getting to know the marshlands, photography...
visit the "weekends" page