Many administrators chose to leave the city and flee towards Rennes, with some exceptions staying put, such as mayor Lesueur.

The Vendéens launched an assault on Fougères, resulting in a decisive victory against the poorly commanded Republican forces.

Despite being outnumbered, the Vendéens managed to inflict significant casualties on their opponents, who left behind hundreds of dead and captured soldiers.

Following their victory, the Vendéens occupied Fougères for five days, utilizing this time to gather supplies and recruit local supporters.

On November 8, after consolidating their position, the Vendéens resumed their march towards Dol-de-Bretagne, still uncertain whether to attack Saint-Malo or Granville.