PLACES OF INTEREST

In summer, all towns in France are bedecked with flowers in every corner and here is no exception. Avessac, the local village, is just 8km (5ml) away with its boulangeries plus mini-supermarket and bars. Travel just 12 km (8ml) to the west and you come to the town of Redon, a major crossroads between Brittany and the Western Loire. Here the River Vilaine is crossed by the Nantes-Brest Canal
Nantes-Brest canal (15 mins) and the popular marina is home to many sailing visitors. On Mondays the market fills the town as well as an indoor fish market and food hall. Try the Breton specialities of galettes and crêpes (savoury and sweet pancakes), a freshly spit-roasted chicken or even paella. Travel further afield by taking the TGV (high-speed train) from Redon to Paris for a quick day trip. In October, the sweet chestnut is celebrated here in style (Fête de Marron).

Also just 12 km (8ml) away but to the east is Guémené Penfao alongside the River Don, smaller but equally charming with its floral displays and little bits of
Guémené Penfao antiquated charm. On Fridays there is a market where you will find it difficult to resist savouring the spit-roast chicken. It is easy to make arrangements here for numerous activities.

As well as our heated swimming pool, new in 2004, you can also try the swimming pools at either Guémené Penfao or Redon, both new in 2001, or visit the local lakes for swimming and wind-surfing, especially the lake at Plessé with its man made beach.
Lake at Plessé,
with the beach on the far shore Excellent!

A vast collection of 300+ fine automobiles can be found to the north, in the Manoir de l'Automobile at Lohéac.

Then of course there's the children: a popular day out with the dinosaurs at Parc de Préhistoire de Bretagne or visit the beautiful beaches just 50 minutes away at La Baule and Pénestin.
Beach at Pénestin

Megaliths are another local feature, many of which can be found at Carnac and St Just. Not to be missed is the mediaeval town of Vannes with its beautiful shops and restaurants plus the picturesque Chateau.
Mediaeval town of Vannes (40mins)
Or perhaps explore the German U−boat pens at St Nazaire now home to a French submarine and other war-time features. All of these are just 50 minutes away.

La Gacilly and Rochefort−en−Terre are worth a visit too; both villages have the rustic charm of cobbled streets and numerous craft shops, some with their craftsmen demonstrating their skills on site.

LOCAL FACILITIES

More info... The towns of Redon and Guémené Penfao are equally 12km (8ml) away where one can arrange numerous activities such as canal boating. Golf courses are available at the prime locations of La Bretesche, Missilac, or at Savenay and Caden. Exceptionally popular is go-karting which is also very close by. It is also possible to arrange activities such as horse-riding, farm visits, jet-ski, canoeing and tennis.

Or, for a highlight to your holiday, take a trip in a micro-light from Plessé just 20 minutes away and enjoy the local scenery from another perspective. 15 minutes for €30 or 30 minutes for €50.

Please bear in mind that it may be advisable to take out insurance cover for hazardous pursuits before leaving England.

Bring your own bikes for superb local lanes and quiet roads or even cross-country rides. For something different, there are facilites for the more adventurous with rides upto 30kms. There are 37 courses of varying difficulties with clearly defined routes, catering for the novice to the experienced mountain biker, over all types of terrain. Information can be supplied in advance and local maintenance is available through a specialist bike shop if required.

HISTORY

Redon regatta The local town Redon, developed as a maritime port primarily for the unloading of wine and salt and reloading of pine tree trunks which were used as pit props in the Welsh mines. Its geographical importance was further emphasised by the opening of the Nantes-Brest Canal in the middle of the 19th Century. Redon became the crossroads for the waterway channels of the West. Most of its architecture dates from the 17th Century, although the present day nave of St-Sauveur Abbey originated in the 11th Century. Present day Redon is the chief town of Brittany's waterways and as such is a favoured tourist stopover. Being at the crossroads of culture has also lead to Redon being renowned for its rich and diverse food.