Vieux-Vy-sur-Couesnon

Geography

History

Economy

• Silver-lead ore was mined in the 19th century at a place called Brais. The mine was closed in 1956.
• A granite quarry is still in operation in the northeast, not far from the former mine site.

  Population

Transportation

Sights

• The Saint-Germain church, most of which dates from the seventeenth century, although certain parts date from the eleventh century. The organ was installed in 1883.
• The Chateau of Moulinet, dating from the nineteenth century.
• The Grotto of Brais.
• Within the village boundaries there are seven watermills on the Couesnon river. These are mainly paper mills.
• The cyclopean Wall of Orange.
• A trough-shaped granite sarcophagus, first mentioned in 1020, located at the door to the church.