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Life in Chateaubriant
The Glass Theatre with its warm and friendly atmosphere offers everyone a varied, good quality programme of cultural events throughout the year.tdv.billetterie@wanadoo.fr
La Halle de Béré
La Halle de Béré, located on the field where the Agricultural Fair takes place, is a multipurpose function room where all the main events in Chateaubriant are held.The National Horseracing Track of La Métairie Neuve
Chateaubriant is located in the middle of a very famous Horseracing area where the horse is “king”. The town is blessed with a racecourse which organises 15 Racedays per year of which 5 are PMU (state-controlled betting system). These races are shown live on TV and help to make the town famous throughout France. hippodrome.chateaubriant@wanadoo.fr
The Multimedia Library
The multimedia library opened in 2006 and is a place of great cultural exchange accessible to all. The enlargement of the library means that there is far more on offer:- borrowing of CDs, DVDs and CD Roms, a Cybercentre as well as consultation of old books...... With over 1700 sq. metres dedicated to culture, the multimedia library is a real focus point for information and communication at the heart of the region.
www.cc-castelbriantais.fr
The Agricultural Show of Béré
Held at the base of the Béré Church, the Agricultural Fair, started in the 11th century, is one of the main events of the town. Over 45,000 visitors every year pass through its gates during the second weekend in September. It is the showcase for the agricultural, industrial, commercial and craft industries of the region. The Fun Fair is also one of the most grandest in western France.
www.foiredebere.fr
The Green Path which runs for 13 km along the former railway line between “Chateaubriant – Messac”, is an ideal spot for family walks and for sporting activities.
It takes you all the way to Rougé, through a protected environment and far from everyday traffic.The cattle Market for over 2000 cattle:
2nd Market of lean beef in France
The “Foirail” Cattle Market in Chateaubriant occupies the third position of French Markets and the second position for lean beef transactions. Having moved to its present northern site in 2001, the cattle market meets the current health standards in France and in Europe and is large enough at 8500 sq. metres, to have 2200 animals all under one roof. In the centre of town, the Wednesday Market which is vibrant, colourful and full of interesting smells, attracts lots of people allowing them to sample some of the many items from the Region of Chateaubriant.