| St.Malo |
Medieval
walled city with a fascinating history dating back to the 6th Century,
full of places to visit amongst its cobbled streets with plenty
of places to eat and drink. |
|
| Dinard |
Dinard
has all the elements of the perfect resort, luxury villas, long
paved promenades, plush hotels, smart shops, parks and gardens.
These along with its victorian atmosphere adds to Dinard's appeal
for all. |
|
| St.
Brieuc |
The
busy capital of the Cotes du Nord, St Brieuc is a country town with
old country houses and a pleasant pedestrian only centre. Its fortress
like cathedral, markets, good restaurants give it a cheerful, human
feel |
|
| Roscoff |
An
important car ferry port and a fishing port famous for its lobster
and crayfish the port also boasts a prominent marine biological
laboratory and a fascinating aquarium |
|
| Brest |
Boats
a large natural harbour with panoramic views. Be sure to see the
fascinating Musee du Vieux-Brest with its exhibition of documents
and pictures that portray its past. |
|
| Quimper |
Known
as Brittany's Cornwall, it is the treasure house of of the Bretons
values and traditions. |
|
| Lorient |
Once
the base of the French East Indian Company, it suffered badly during
World War II and was reconstructed in its entirety to become a businesslike
port and naval dockyard. |
|
| Rennes |
The
Capital of Brittany |
|
| Josselin |
A
part-fortress, part-chateau, part-feudal, part-Renaissance town
with its imposing charming chateau is a must to visit |
|
| Ploermel |
Only
15 minutes drive south east of us, 570 acre lake with man made beach,
boating, fishing and golf. Plenty for the kids to do. Market day
Friday morning (Chinese takeaway stall at market) |
|
| Lizio |
Lovely
old town well worth a visit |
|
| Pontivy |
Beside
the River Blavet in the very middle of Brittany - the capital of
the province. |
|
| Loudeac |
Large
town about 20 minutes drive west. Large indoor swimming pool - lotsa
of shops/bars and supermarkets. |
|
| Dinan |
Old
cotton mill town, lots of character, lovely shops and bars, chateau,
river with boat trips etc. Market every other Thursday. |
|
| Medrignac |
About
10 mins drive north of us, through Meneac. Garden Centre, shops,
bars and restaurants. |
|
| Vannes |
Lovely
large town on South coast, English Bar, hypermarket, restaurants
and shops, a good day out with market day on Wednesday |
|
| Museum
of the Vilaine Maritime |
Two
floors of the Chateua house collections presenting the maritime
and rural traditions in the vilaine estuary. |
|
| Chateau
de Josselin |
Its
three majestic towers leaning the Oust Valley and its splendid facade
in gothic flaming style allows Josselin to display an outstanding
example of medieval architecture. |
|
| Chateau
de Comper en Broceliande |
This
castle keeps the memory of Raoul de Montfort. Built on the edge
of a peaceful lake Comper is the legendary place where one says
Vivien brought up Lancelot. |
|
| Chateau
de Crevy |
The
history of this castle goes back as far as the third century. T
retains fine elements of XIV century military architecture. |
|
| Chateau
de Suscinio |
Erected
on the edge of the forest. During the revolution Suscinio was ruined
by vandalism. It is now fully restored and features a museum and
festivals are organized during the summer. |
