The local area
South Brittany Cottages / gites are situated around the private courtyard "La Cour" in a small hamlet called Paimbu, just 1 km from the village of Masserac. The village offers a boulangerie, grocery shop and cafe bar. The beautiful countryside surrounding the holiday gites is designated a protected natural habitat offering a superb area to walk and cycle. There are many marked walking and cycle trails to follow and plenty of places to enjoy a picnic. Why not make use of the large selection of bicycles as well as child seats and trailers to use free of charge to explore the area.
There are two local rivers, the Vilaine and the Don, the Vilaine has a pretty towpath which can be followed on cycle or foot and, of course, benefits from being completely flat - ideal for those feeling less energetic and for small children to manage.
South Brittany Cottages / gites are situated around the private courtyard "La Cour" in a small hamlet called Paimbu, just 1 km from the village of Masserac. The village offers a boulangerie, grocery shop and cafe bar. The beautiful countryside surrounding the holiday gites is designated a protected natural habitat offering a superb area to walk and cycle. There are many marked walking and cycle trails to follow and plenty of places to enjoy a picnic. Why not make use of the large selection of bicycles as well as child seats and trailers to use free of charge to explore the area.
There are two local rivers, the Vilaine and the Don, the Vilaine has a pretty towpath which can be followed on cycle or foot and, of course, benefits from being completely flat - ideal for those feeling less energetic and for small children to manage.
"Le Bistrot" cafe bar in the neighbouring village of Brain-sur-Vilaine offers a quiet spot to enjoy a drink either on the outside terraces or in the comfortable salon, a relaxed cycle along the river tow path from the gites at La Cour will bring you here.
Just 10 minutes from La Cour and our Brittany holiday gites are the local towns of Guemene-Penfao and Redon. Guemene Penfao sits on the River Don and offers a supermarket and shops, weekly outdoor market, indoor/outdoor swimming pool, pony trekking along the valley of the River Don, canoe hire for paddling along the river and a selection of bars and restaurants.
The larger town of Redon which sits on the junction of the Nantes-Brest canal and the River Vilaine has a wonderful historic port area. It offers hypermarkets, a beautiful, quaint high street with boutiques and cafes, a large, bustling, weekly artisanal and food market, electric boat hire for enjoying the river, a good selection of restaurants and a remarkable abbey and church to visit.
Just 10 minutes from La Cour and our Brittany holiday gites are the local towns of Guemene-Penfao and Redon. Guemene Penfao sits on the River Don and offers a supermarket and shops, weekly outdoor market, indoor/outdoor swimming pool, pony trekking along the valley of the River Don, canoe hire for paddling along the river and a selection of bars and restaurants.
The larger town of Redon which sits on the junction of the Nantes-Brest canal and the River Vilaine has a wonderful historic port area. It offers hypermarkets, a beautiful, quaint high street with boutiques and cafes, a large, bustling, weekly artisanal and food market, electric boat hire for enjoying the river, a good selection of restaurants and a remarkable abbey and church to visit.
Some ideas for days out...
Beachesmore about beaches...
The nearest coastal beaches are located in the charming towns of Damgan and Penestin, both with stunning sandy beaches and a good selection of shops and restaurants, just 37 miles from La Cour to beach. The larger resorts of LaTurballe & La Baule, where white sandy beaches stretch for several miles, are also within easy reach from our Brittany gites. |
Swimming Lakesmore about swimming lakes...
There are some wonderful swimming lakes with beaches within 15 minutes of La Cour at South Brittany Cottages and gites. They offer a great environment for younger children with gently shelved beaches and, of course, no big waves to contend with. Here are a couple of our favourites: Lake Aumee This wonderful swimming lake with a beach and picnic area also offers the perfect place to play and relax with the children. For the more energetic there is also kayak, windsurfing and catamaran rentals, available from 1 hour to all day. Lake Buhel This stunning swimming lake with a beautiful beach offers a fantastic day out for all the family. There is a childrens park, cafe, picnic tables, toilets and showers - plenty to keep even the most active children amused! |