South Brittany Cottages - La Cour
  • Home
  • Gites
    • Walnut Cottage - sleeps 4
    • Jasmine Cottage - sleeps 5
    • Wisteria Barn - sleeps 6
    • Woodland View Barn-sleeps 10
  • Things to do
    • The Local Area
    • Beaches, Swimming Lakes and Pools
    • Cycling
    • Walking
    • Towns & Cities
    • Chateaux, Historic Sites & Museums
    • Adventure & Attraction parks
    • Animal Parks & Aquariums
    • Canoeing & Boating
    • Pony & Donkey trekking
    • Parks & Gardens
    • Golf, Fishing & Birdwatching
    • Eating out
  • Location
    • Our location
    • Getting Here
  • Prices/Availability
    • Walnut Cottage - sleeps 4
    • Jasmine Cottage - sleeps 5
    • Wisteria Barn - sleeps 6
    • Woodland View Barn - sleeps 10
    • Special Offers
  • Contact Us
  • About us
  • Blogs
  • Version Française
Picture

Chateaux, Historic Sites and Museums

St Just megalithic site
Dating from Neolithic times the megaliths were mainly used for burial and religious purposes. The most impressive monument is the "Rocher de Treal" a covered alley dating back to 2500 BC. The whole site is beautiful and offers plenty of opportunity to walk and enjoy the megaliths as well as the views, woods and a lake.
Chateau de Lehelec
Built in 1660 in the style of Louis Xlll. Still owned by the  Le Mintier family, the Chateau is nestled in a beautiful site surrounded by woods and meadows. There is also a small museum which hosts a collection of furniture and objects.
The Motor Museum
Situated in Loheac, the museum offers more than 400 collector's cars spanning a century of car production with Ferraris, Alpines, Lamborghini and other prestigious cars, amphibious cars, rally cars and a F1 starting grid. 
Submarine and cruise ship
Both based in St Nazaire. The Espadon submarine sits in the water in a dock built by the German army as their submarine base during World War 2. W
here ocean liners used to moor alongside the quay. Escal’Atlantic offers a unique experience to discover the world of liners, multimedia displays and artefacts from ocean liners.
Parliament of Brittany, Rennes
The remarkable Parliament of Brittany offers an experience of the heritage and history of Brittany. Guided tours are available in English during July and August.
Chateau de la Bretesche
This stunning medieval Chateau is situated in Missilac. The chateau was given historic monument status in 1926. Today the chateau is a privately owned hotel, however, you are able to play a round of golf in the grounds, or visit the spa and restaurant (1 Michelin star).
​Chateau of the Dukes of Brittany
This beautiful chateau set in Nantes city centre dates back to the middle ages. The imposing chateau is surrounded by a moat and well kept gardens. The castle is also home to the Nantes History Museum featuring 32 rooms of the 15th century palace.
Chateau de Suscinio
The 14th century Chateau de Suscinio, a former hunting lodge for the Dukes of Brittany, is set in the most stunning position on the edge of the Morbihan coast. For some years it was the home of the exiled Henry Tudor. A spectacular castle not to be missed.
Chateaubriant Castle
Built between 1030 and 1042, this medieval castle has had various additions over the years dramatically changing it's appearance. Guided tours are available.​
The Breton Resistance Museum
Built in the same spot as the battle in which the Resistance successfully diverted the German troops from the main Normandy invasion movements, the museum keeps alive the heroism and sacrifice of this Free France army. You will find interactive displays of the life and the engagement of the Bretons during the second world war.
South Brittany Cottages - Holiday cottages to rent in Southern Brittany, France - La Cour
Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.
  • Home
  • Gites
    • Walnut Cottage - sleeps 4
    • Jasmine Cottage - sleeps 5
    • Wisteria Barn - sleeps 6
    • Woodland View Barn-sleeps 10
  • Things to do
    • The Local Area
    • Beaches, Swimming Lakes and Pools
    • Cycling
    • Walking
    • Towns & Cities
    • Chateaux, Historic Sites & Museums
    • Adventure & Attraction parks
    • Animal Parks & Aquariums
    • Canoeing & Boating
    • Pony & Donkey trekking
    • Parks & Gardens
    • Golf, Fishing & Birdwatching
    • Eating out
  • Location
    • Our location
    • Getting Here
  • Prices/Availability
    • Walnut Cottage - sleeps 4
    • Jasmine Cottage - sleeps 5
    • Wisteria Barn - sleeps 6
    • Woodland View Barn - sleeps 10
    • Special Offers
  • Contact Us
  • About us
  • Blogs
  • Version Française