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Two hypothesis exist concerning the etymology of the name of the town: "district of the yews" ("yews is "ifs" in French), or "In fine" with the suffix "ic" for "boarder village" as this territory was at the boarder of the Coriosolites' and the Redones'.
Iffendic was located on the crossroad of two Roman ways; the North/South way from Corseul to Nantes and the East/West way from Rennes to Carhaix. Other older traces from the Gallo-Roman period with the menhir of Pierre Longue (Neolithic) near the villages of La Barre and Vau-Savelin are also to mention.
Normans devastated the district during the Xth century and the church changed of place.
The church was rebuilt in 1122 by a certain Jacob, at the place where it is now. In 1189, the church of Iffendic was given to Noirmoutier en Touraine abbey which founded then a priory in the region. After the settlement of the Benedictines, the diocese of Saint-Malo kept sizeable rights on the parish of Iffendic.
The parish was divided into 11 sections, in particular to collect taxes: the town centre, Allansac, la Barre, Boutavent, Canlou, Couacurel, Pintillac, Tréez, Tréhieuc, Trévit, and Vaubeuzet.
During the Middle Ages, Iffendic had many buildings on its own territory, like castles and manors. The castle of Boutavent (XIIth century) accommodated the Lords of Montfort when the castle of Montfort had been destroyed. They stayed in Boutavent during nearly two centuries before settling back to their former castle: the one in Montfort. After that, the site seemed to be abandonned but nothing proves that it hasn't been inhabited then.
The population of the town is in favour of the changes brought by the French Revolution, above all after the end of the reign of the Terror. The major revolutionary event is the one celebrating the execution of Louis XVI, accompanied by a hatred oath to royalty and anarchy. It is celebrated since 1795.
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By plane
The closest airport is in Rennes.
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By train
Railway station of Montfort-sur-Meu, direct lines from Rennes.
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By bus
Illenoo Bus, line 2 : Breteil, Iffendic, La Nouaye, Montfort-sur-Meu, departing from the railway station of Rennes.
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By car
Take the road RN24 (Rennes / Vannes-Lorient) and the exit Talensac-Montfort.
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Saint Eloi church
The Gothic style church Saint-Eloi has a stained glass window (1542). The porch (1607) is topped by a gallery used as an ossuary. The stained glass window and the gate are classified as Historical Monuments by the decree of the 11th of June 1926.
* Saint-Barthelemy chapel
The chapel has been built in 1883 where a former chapel was built by the Lords of Montfort.
* Castle of Treguil
The castle of Treguil is dated at least from the XVIth century. It was the property of earls of Montfort and was also part of the defence of the town. The castle, as we can see it nowadays, is a reconstruction from de beginning of the XIXth century, around 1820. The northwestern detached house is the oldest part of the castle. It houses a wooden spiral stairway and a fireplace from the XIVth or XVth century.
* Former shophouses in the town centre
Traces from the medieval commercial activity of the town can be seen thanks to several shophouses in the town centre.
* Castle of Breil
It was built around 1860-1863. It had a Neo-Renaissance style but has been damaged with a fire during the night of the 27th and 28th of June 1903.
* Castle of Le Pin
This residence was built during the XIXth century where a former manor was.
* Valley of the Chambre au Loup
Near the land of Trémelin, the valley of the Chambre au loup has been dug by a subsidence due to rifts which appeared in the fold of the schist, and to the erosion caused by the river. This valley is also called the "Small Canyon".
* Land of Trémelin
The land of Trémelin is a natural site stretching over more than 220 hectares. The site has a big forest, moors, and areas classified as a natural area of ecological, faunistic and floristic interest. The site has also got a leisure base.
* Land of Careil
Departmental natural area of 96 hectares, the land of Careil gathers many birds of many different species.
* Land of Boutavent
Near the land of Trémelin and the Chambre au loup, the land of Boutavent is marked with the imprint of an old feudal castle built by the Lords of Montfort (from the XIth to the XIVth century). It also constitutes a "conservatory" of landscapes where forests, moors and hedged farmlands are next to each other.
* Arboretum
Created in 2003, the arboretum offers a place for a walk in the heart of the town of Iffendic. Sculptures of local artists can also be seen on the edge of the Meu river.
* Forest of Iffendic
It stretches over more than 300 hectares and is principally located around the land of Trémelin, the Chambre au Loup and themill on Le Casse. The trees are mostly oaks, beech and pines.
* Valley of Le Casse
Adorned of rocky puddingstone blockfield, big cracks cut the rock. In one of them, an oak seems to be fixed to the side.
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L'Aparté, is a structure in the district of Montfort, on the land of Trémelin.
It is a place for [wiki=788897e5bf0d42d18094b17c88f9f420]contemporary art[/wiki] which opened its doors in May 2010.
Every year, there will be 4 to 5 temporary exhibitions.
This contemporary art space is also a place where schools of the district of Montfort can come and learn about art and participate to educational activities led by artists.
* Land of Boutavent
Discover the natural, historical and medieval site endowed with an archaeological value.
* Trémelin leisure base
Many activities are offered:
- Tree climbing circuit from 3 years old, 4 circuits for all ages.
- Electrical boats, pedalo, canoeing.
- Bungee trampoline, mini-golf, playgrounds.
- Supervised swimming in summer.
- Challenges, track games.
- Hikes, horse-rides and ATV.
- Accommodation, gastronomy, and reception of groups on the scene all year.
- Paint-Ball.
* Natural site of climbing
Climbing site in the valley of the Chambre au loup which has a dozen of different climbing circuits.
* Horse-riding
- Equestrian activities centre of Les Quatres Routes in Iffendic.
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The district offers many local products:
* Les Vieux verger
Apple juces and vegetables.
* Brewed beers composed of biological barley from Brittany.
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Restaurant Du Lac
Restaurant in the heart of Trémelin.
Bar, car park, terrace, accommodation on the scene.
* Les Quatre routes
Traditional cooking, couscous speciality, workmen meals.
* [url=http://www.restaurantlebreton.com/]Restaurant Lebreton[/url]
Traditional cooking, home speciality: couscous, head of veal, paella.
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Guesthouse on two levels is adjoining the owners' residence. Totally renovated into ecological materials.
* Le château du pin, on the land of former Lords.
* Stone guesthouse located near the valley of the Chambre au Loup and the land of Trémelin.
* Village of 20 guesthouses which can accommodate between two and six people.
* La Fontaine Garel Bed & Breakfast is near the Land of Trémelin and pedestrian paths of the GR 37
* The guesthouse is located near the Land of Trémelin. It is spacious and well designed to accommodate a big family.
* Hotel in the heart of the market town.
* On a natural and wooded site around a lake
* In the heart of a vast land planted with trees and a pond.
* Independent stone house with character and near the owner's property.
* Guesthouse designed for big families.
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Country castle with a chapel and a pigeon loft, recently renovated.
* Guesthouse adjoining to the owner's.
* The Val Ory Bed & Breakfast is a house dated from the XVIIIth century in the middle of a woods.
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The towns nearby are [wiki=7f8de1ea83484b8882364c8d6d700318]Montfort-sur-Meu[/wiki], [wiki=32397e9558a2e357f06492f30374d3d9]La Nouaye[/wiki], [wiki=edd5dbd063f967e9ce8f5a1ba175d5e6]Bédée[/wiki], [wiki=f0c3b7d05d288c19ddf1339ade4fcf7e]Pleumeleuc[/wiki], [wiki=d83d777e9595c37b5430eb256744f5a1]Saint-Gonlay[/wiki], [wiki=a67fe3a7e5cd7ce6fd4f434cf3832cce]Talensac[/wiki] and [wiki=84b887330e9b16d1849c39d0ef6ad012]Breteil[/wiki].
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