Three Blooms for a Thousand Flowers
Citizens and Municipal Services alike take pride in greeting with flowers. The city received 3 blooms in the 2007 edition of Villes et Villages Fleuris de France.
A Natura 2000 Network Biotope ... heritage of Potters !
The nearby town of « La Poterie », a part of Greater Lamballe, owes its name to the prolific pottery activity that prevailed until the middle of the 20th century. Potters would extract clay from the surrounding moors, creating hundreds of holes in the land. A very specific flora and  fauna developped in this unique environment, leading to the inclusion of the site in the Natura 2000 Network.
A Protected biotope, la « Lande des Potiers » (Potters' moor), 4 kms from the city centre, is an absolute must for nature lovers. A hiking trail and accompanying booklet facilitate the visit and comprehension of the site. Activities and workshops are offered regularly, and L’Hôté d’Potier, or Potter's House, in town, is a Museum dedicated to this traditional craft.
A self-discovery guide is available at the Tourist Office, in French, for 2,30 Euros (+ shipping where available)
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Discovery at leisure
Many treasures can be found in the Lamballe countryside : menhirs, chapels, charming country roads ... Hiking trails and itineraries are plenty, and you can find them in a topoguide, "Balades entre Penthièvre et Mené", available at the Tourist Office for 2,30 Euros (+ shipping when applicable).
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Interpretation Itinerary
A Heritage Interpretation Itinerary to Discover Lamballe and its History. 
"Frederic", a finial model adorning several downtown rooftops, will guide you through the streets of Lamballe, as the city unveils its mysteries, large and small.
Discoveries through the city streets
The itinerary includes approximately 20 signs describing the history, architecture and lifestyles in the city, and explaining how the city evolved over the centuries.
Ready for a lengthy stroll?
2,4 kms await, for a 2-hour walk. Alternate paths are offered along the way, sometimes steep; these can be completed on foot or by car.
Would you rather take it one step at a time ?
Each sign can be read independently, like so many patches of history, and the itinerary can be completed in smaller segments, at leisure.
The itinerary map is available, in English, at the Tourist Office, or can be downloaded from the City Hall Web Site : http://www.mairie-lamballe.fr/site/haut/menu1/decouvrir_lamballe/patrimoine_a_decouvrir/circuit_d_interpretation_du_patrimoine
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Nature and Hiking 
