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La NouayeLanwaz
Skip unless you have a car and want a quiet rural walk between Montfort-sur-Meu and Iffendic: half a day is enough.
La Nouaye is a tiny commune of 350 people in Ille-et-Vilaine, 25 km west of Rennes. Its only sight is the 15th-century St Hubert Church with a leprous porch and a classified wayside cross. Two walking circuits (Le Circuit des 3 rivières and Le Blavon) cross the village. Most travellers use it as a stop between Montfort-sur-Meu and Iffendic, not as a destination.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (short days, muddy paths)
- Airport
- RNS
- Nights
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Not a trip line yet
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for La Nouaye17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about La Nouaye, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance · 112 European emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportRNS Rennes–Saint-Jacques (About 30 km (19 mi); car or taxi needed).RNS Rennes–Saint-Jacques (About 19 mi (30 km); car or taxi needed).
- Getting aroundCar essential.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- RNS Rennes–Saint-Jacques (About 30 km (19 mi); car or taxi needed)RNS Rennes–Saint-Jacques (About 19 mi (30 km); car or taxi needed)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jun (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
La Nouaye: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
12 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car essential. Bus line Illenoo 2 runs from Rennes station to La Nouaye but is infrequent (check schedule). Walking circuits start from the church.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 10–15 min
Car, 5 min; bus Illenoo 2, about 10 min
Medieval town with a castle and market.
Door to door: 30–50 min
Car, 25 min; bus Illenoo 2 to Rennes station, about 40 min
Regional capital with museums and restaurants.
Door to door: 50 min
Car, about 45 min via N12 and A84
Well-preserved medieval castle and old town.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Montfort-sur-Meu
Nearest town with hotels and B&Bs; 5 min by car.
Rennes
Full choice of hotels; 25 min by car or train+bus.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–50 (≈ US$35–60) (day trip from Rennes)
- Mid
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) (day trip with lunch in Montfort)
- High
- €80 (≈ US$95)+ (day trip with guided walk)
Trip budget
| No overnight stay needed1 × 1 night × €0 | €0 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €30 | €30 |
| Trip total≈ €30 per person per day, bed included | €30≈ US$35 |
Day trip only
2026 estimate in euros; day trip from Rennes. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bus Illenoo 2 from Rennes (single)check | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Coffee in Montfort-sur-Meu | €1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Lunch in Montfort-sur-Meu | €12–20 (≈ US$14–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No shops, restaurants or cafés in the village.
- Bus service is sparse; check Illenoo timetables in advance.
- Walking paths can be muddy after rain; wear boots.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- European emergency
- 112
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My bed tonight
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- European emergency112
Embassy
US Consulate General in Rennes (check address); other nationalities: embassies in Paris.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Illenoo 2 Rennes → La Nouaye: about €2–3 (≈ US$3–4), about 40 min (check)
- Taxi Rennes → La Nouaye: €40–60 (≈ US$50–70)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bohn-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- Où est l'église ? — Where is the church? (oo ay lay-gleez)
- Le sentier de randonnée — The walking path (luh sahn-tyay duh rahn-doh-nay)
- Combien ? — How much? (kohm-byen)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for La Nouaye. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (short days, muddy paths) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Walking circuit maps with GPX tracks for 3 rivières and Blavon.
- Church opening hours verified and linked.
- Bus timetable widget for Illenoo line 2.
Sources
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