Château des Rochers-Sévigné

Castle Ruined medieval castle beside the Vilaine River

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Château des Rochers-Sévigné
Château des Rochers-Sévigné, near Vitré, Brittany, France
48.0806, -1.1689

How to Get to Château des Rochers-Sévigné #

The castle is reached through Brittany’s departmental roads; the nearest larger towns (like Vitré) provide train connections from Rennes and regional buses or taxis for the final leg.

Tips for Visiting Château des Rochers-Sévigné #

  • The château involves steep steps and rocky paths-wear solid footwear.
  • Combine with nearby medieval sites in Brittany for a fuller day trip; rural roads can be narrow and slow.

Best Time to Visit Château des Rochers-Sévigné #

Spring and summer provide the best weather for walking historic ruins in Brittany.

Summer
June-August · 12-22°C (54-72°F)
Best for walking the castle ruins and surrounding Norman/Breton countryside.
Spring
April-June · 8-18°C (46-64°F)
Cool mornings and pleasant afternoons for photography and exploration.

Weather & Climate near Château des Rochers-Sévigné #

Climate

Château des Rochers-Sévigné's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (752 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 35 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.5h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
15.0h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
15.8h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 24°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
15.5h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 24°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 87 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.2h daylight

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