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We have detailed many interesting places and things to do, for all the family, to enable you
to make the most of your holiday.
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Motor Museum at Loheac
A great day out for all. Here is fantastic collection of automobiles including models old
and new from the world's leading car manufacturers like Ferrari, Lamgorgini, Cadillac etc. There are also motor
bikes, toy cars and farm machinery and much more. Don't miss the Formula 1 vehicles and watch videos of some of the famous
races. Why not try out the race circuit for yourself. National and International Rallys take place here in early September.
Enjoy a meal or drink on site or alternatively try one of the four restaurants in the village of Loheac.
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Redon
Where the Nantes-Brest Canal and the River Vilaine meet and the locks and bridges are smothered in flowers.
Explore the former Abbey of St. Sauveur and the cloisters. The Grand Rue with its many 15th to 18th century houses and shops
leads you to the marina. Once a thriving port with tall residences, that once belong to the wealthy shipowners, it is now
a pleasure port. Every Monday is Market day which is held in the centre of the town. Try the spit-roast chickens -they are excellent
with fresh baguette.
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| View from the River Vilaine bridge |
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| Bridge over the canal at Redon |
Rennes
The captial city of Brittany.
Visit the parliament buildings in the old quarter and see the beautiful timber framed houses. Take a relaxing coffee
in St. Anne's Place. Experience the new metreo - totally automatic and very economical. The main market day is Saturday
and there are also antiques and book sales.
| Rennes timber framed houses |
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| The Megaliths Saint Just |
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| Alignement des Lande du Cojoux |
St. Just Megaliths
Visit
the Megaliths - the second most important site in France. The Maison Nature and Megaliths in the church square
is a very new modern style of musuem with many hands-on exhibits.
In the peak season take a guided tour around the area
or just stroll around the hilltop to see the stones and burial mounds. The walk will take you to the lake known as Etang de
Val where rock climbing is one of the activities available.
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| Picturesque cottages of the artisans |
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La Gacilly - town of flowers and artisans
This pretty town is very charming with an array of flowers on the bridge, over the weir
and all through the old town. Crafts of the local artisans are displayed in the cottages of the old quarter.
Watch them at work and perhaps purchase a souvenir to take home. Most recent addition is the annual display of large
photos on the walls and fences of the old town - each year has a different theme. Boats can be hired here to go
downstream to the L'Ile aux Pies. Take a boat trip that includes a lunch at a restaurant near the river Aff.
Penestin Beach
This picturesque
beach at the mouth of the Vilaine is only one hour away. The village of Penestin offers a variety of bars/restaurants and
souvenir shops.
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Le Port de Saint Nazaire
Here
is something for all the family, boats, shopping and the beach. See the A380 airbus under construction. Take a tour around
the replica of the Normandie, winner of the Blue Ribbon across the Atlantic race. See inside a sub-marine and visit the musuem
and the shipyard where the Queen Mary II was built.
Opposite the dock is new shopping complex and just around the corner
is a beautiful beach.
Guerande, The salt fields, La Briere National Parc and Marshes and La Baule.
The fortified town of Guerande is famous all over the world for its sea salt. Enter the walled
town through the magnificent twin towered gate and admire the magnificent timber framed buildings and narrow cobbled streets.
Enjoy a cafe while you sit and 'people watch' , or experience the local dishes with a crepe or 'plat de jour'
at one of the many restaurants or creperies. Stroll around the souvenir shops and maybe purchase a special gift to take home.
Drive south through the Parc Naturel Regional de Briere with its diverse species of flowers and wildlife. Hire
a small boat or punt and explore the narrow canals as they weave around the flat marshland. Visit the Saline and see the salt
fields and the famous sea salt being dried and harvested.
Drive down to the coast to the glorious beach of La
Baule that stretches as far as the eye can see around the bay. Spend the day on the beach or shopping in the designer
boutiques. There are many restaurants here to choose from along the seafront where you can relax and appreciate the
views over the bay.
Don't see what you would like to do? Let us know and we will try to add it.
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