Brittany
Self Catering Places to visit Morbihan and Cotes d'Armor Brittany
Places to Vist in Cotes
d'Armor Brittany
Mur
de Bretagne: This
attractive small town is surrounded by forests, gorges and lakes, including
Lac de Guerledan which is one of the largest in Brittany and just a 30 minutes
walk from our house via part of the 111kms of old railway track between St
Meen and Carhaix. Take a look at the finely decorated church bell tower in the
18th century Chapel St Suzanne. You will find the Tourist Office open
all year. The Tour de France 2008 passed through Mur on Sunday 6th
July.
Tour de France 2006
Lac
de Guerledan: Between Mur
de Bretagne and Gouarec, this is one of Brittany's largest lakes (400
hectares) nestled in the heart of the 3000 hectare Forest of Quenecan, just
waiting to be explored
whether you're on foot, bicycle, horseback or in a car. An artificial lake, it
was created to feed electricity to a part of internal Brittany and
is guarded by an imposing dam. Visitors can enjoy sailing,
canoeing, pedal boats, fishing, bird-watching, mini golf, tennis, walking,
cycling (bike hire available) and horse-riding (treks from 1hr to 1
day). Fête du Lac is held 15th August every year and includes
sporting activities, a secondhand bazaar, exhibitions, food, music and
finally an aquatic firework display.
Lac de Guerledan
Abbaye
de Bon Repos: The 12th -
18th century Cistercian Abbaye de Bon Repos is at Laniscat beside part of the
Nantes-Brest Canal, and is undergoing restoration work. Son et lumière sound
and light display held during second weekend in August - 6th, 7th,
11th, 12th, 13th August 2010.
Les
Forges des Salles: an old iron village dating
from the 18th & 19th centuries, set in the Quenecan forest, with restored
buildings. Musée de Electricité:
electricity museum at Saint-Aignan including details of construction of the
Guerledan dam
Abbaye de Bon Repos
Moncontour:
Medieval village 'perched like an eagle's nest'
at 550 feet, surrounded by walls and with 13th century towers, French
revolution museum, timber-framed houses, granite mansions, church of St
Mathurin and craft workshops. Fête Medievale medieval festival
held in August every other year (next
one August 2011).
Our
house in Cotes d'Armor is situated just 5 minutes from the border of Morbihan
so here we have included a few suggestions of places to visit in both regions.
Places
to visit in Morbihan Brittany
The
Gulf of Morbihan: A
haven for lovers of the sea. One of the best ways to see the Gulf is
by boat vedettes and there are many companies supplying tours
around the small islands and inlets, leaving from various ports.
Carnac:
A busy seaside resort famous for its many megaliths and
dolmens. Vannes: At the
head of the Gulf the old town is picturesque and attracts many tourists.
Auray: Whilst there discover the Port St
Goustan.
Sainte Anne d'Auray:
The great basilica which overlooks Auray
and the surrounding area.
Arradon
Lorient:
Large town for shopping, visit the fish markets and the
Port du Plaisance. Famous for the Celtic festival in August - Friday 6th to
Sunday 15th August 2010 will be the 40th festival. Ploërmel:
Man - made beach, boating and golf
course inland at the lake 'Lac au Duc'. Hennebont:
On the River Blavet, visit
the national stud farm 'Haras'. Market on Thursday
mornings.
Medieval fete - 24th & 25th July 2010.
Vannes
Josselin:
Stroll along the river
and visit the chateau and dolls museum 'Musée de Poupées' Baud:
Cartopole, postcard museum with over 30,000 old postcards of Brittany. Sports and Leisure: This
region offers many activities click
here to view more details. Breton learn
a few words in the local Celtic language click
here
