The beach at Larmor-Plage.
Local Beaches
There are many great seaside favourites within 25-40mins car drive.
Head for Port Louis (25mins) for a for Rivera-style esplanade, or go to
Larmor-Plage (35mins, just south of Lorient) where there's a string of sandy
beaches, great rock-pools, an attractive town with beach-side restaurants
and cafés.
Standing stones at Carnac.
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Carnac
The small town of Carnac in
southern Brittany is world-famous for the long rows of
standing stones stretching more than a mile to the north
of the town. Much plundered in centuries past for
stone, these astounding relics have gained greater
respect (but are no less mysterious) since the 20th
century. Click
here for more information.
Castle at Pontivy.
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Pontivy
Pontivy is a medieval and Napoleonic town (known at one time as 'Napoleonville'). It has a
fascinating combination of ancient meandering streets with wooden frame buildings, together with the late 18th century 'places' and
straight streets. There's a good selection of
shops and restaurants in Pontivy and the castle
remains are worth a quick visit (watch out for art
exhibitions and installations). See
here for more
information.
Castle at Joselin.
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Josselin
Charm and harmony define this little "City of Character". A city of
flowers, with beautifully preserved natural heritage and architectural
treasures, Josselin lives in the rhythm of its cultural and sporting
events. The capital of the Dukes of Brittany, Josselin was
founded at the 11th century by the Viscount of Porhoët. For more
information, click
here.
Poul-Fetan at Melrand
Life at Poul-Feta. Click for
the Poul-Fetan site.
This is a small 16th century village whose
houses have been beautifully restored and
represents a perfect
example of rural architecture. Its thatched
roofs, its external
staircases and its massive chimneys are
characteristic of traditional Breton houses.
This is a afternoon or day out with
demonstrations of rural life, traditional (as
well as more contemporary) food and drink and an
area set aside where you can try your hand at
traditional Breton games. Click
here to view the Poul-Fetan
site.