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Places to visit in Cotes d'Armor Brittany
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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 passes through Mur on
Sunday 6th July.
From Saturday 5th July to Sunday 27th July
2008, the 95th Tour de
France starts in Brittany and finishes at the
Champs-Elysees in Paris.
A total distance of 3500kms.
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Tour
de France 2006
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Lac de Guerledan |
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.
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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.
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.
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Abbaye
de Bon Repos
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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 2009).
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Places to visit in Morbihan Brittany
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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.
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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.
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Arradon |
Vannes |
Lorient:
Large town for shopping, visit the fish markets and
the
Port du Plaisance. Famous for the Celtic festival in August.
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.
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Port
St Goustan |
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
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