Towns and Cities
South Brittany Cottages / gites are situated an equidistance from the cities of Nantes, Rennes and Vannes, all easily reached in less than 1 hour.
Nantes
Nantes is a beautiful city situated on the River Loire, the stunning Chateau of the Dukes of Brittany is a worthwhile visit whilst the amazing giant Mechanical Elephant is not to be missed. The cathedral and botanical gardens make peaceful and interesting places to wile away the time.
Nantes is a beautiful city situated on the River Loire, the stunning Chateau of the Dukes of Brittany is a worthwhile visit whilst the amazing giant Mechanical Elephant is not to be missed. The cathedral and botanical gardens make peaceful and interesting places to wile away the time.
Rennes
Rennes is the capital of Brittany and with it's abundance of architecture, the Breton Parliament building, museums and parks and gardens it is worth exploring for the day.
Rennes is the capital of Brittany and with it's abundance of architecture, the Breton Parliament building, museums and parks and gardens it is worth exploring for the day.
Vannes
The medieval streets which wind around the historic walled city of Vannes are a joy to visit. Situated on the harbour of the Gulf of Morbihan of Southern Brittany you can enjoy the architecture or the water on one of the boat trips. The aquarium and Butterfly Park are popular with families.
The medieval streets which wind around the historic walled city of Vannes are a joy to visit. Situated on the harbour of the Gulf of Morbihan of Southern Brittany you can enjoy the architecture or the water on one of the boat trips. The aquarium and Butterfly Park are popular with families.
La Gacilly
The annual outdoor photo festival which runs from June to end of September is not to be missed. The town is brimming with little shops selling artisanal products and pretty pavement cafes and restaurants. La Gacilly is the home of Yves Rocher the pioneer of plant based toiletries, you can take a tour around their botanical gardens. There is the opportunity to hire boats to meander along the river.
The annual outdoor photo festival which runs from June to end of September is not to be missed. The town is brimming with little shops selling artisanal products and pretty pavement cafes and restaurants. La Gacilly is the home of Yves Rocher the pioneer of plant based toiletries, you can take a tour around their botanical gardens. There is the opportunity to hire boats to meander along the river.
Rochefort-en-Terre
This picturesque Southern Brittany village has been voted one of the most beautiful villages in France and it certainly lives up to it's reputation. The pretty cobbled streets are perfect for wandering and discovering the shops, bars and restaurants. Just outside the village you will find a lovely swimming lake with a sandy beach, a great place for a walk and picnic.
This picturesque Southern Brittany village has been voted one of the most beautiful villages in France and it certainly lives up to it's reputation. The pretty cobbled streets are perfect for wandering and discovering the shops, bars and restaurants. Just outside the village you will find a lovely swimming lake with a sandy beach, a great place for a walk and picnic.
La Roche Bernard
A quaint town with plenty of history sitting on the banks of the River Vilaine. There are many restaurants, including good seafood restaurants, artisanal shops and bars. A stroll around the scenic port will not disappoint.
A quaint town with plenty of history sitting on the banks of the River Vilaine. There are many restaurants, including good seafood restaurants, artisanal shops and bars. A stroll around the scenic port will not disappoint.
Guerande
This beautiful walled city is not to be missed. Pretty cobbled streets packed with bars, restaurants, shops and even a museum devoted to dolls. The amazing Guerande salt flats are close by and worth visiting.
This beautiful walled city is not to be missed. Pretty cobbled streets packed with bars, restaurants, shops and even a museum devoted to dolls. The amazing Guerande salt flats are close by and worth visiting.
Chateaubriant
As the name suggests Chateaubriant is a town built around a castle. There is also a beautiful church and a great weekly market held on a Wednesday. The Bere Fair is held during September and is one of the largest agricultural fairs in the area.
As the name suggests Chateaubriant is a town built around a castle. There is also a beautiful church and a great weekly market held on a Wednesday. The Bere Fair is held during September and is one of the largest agricultural fairs in the area.
Josselin
A little further afield, Josselin is a beautiful Brittanytown on the banks of the Nantes Brest canal. The imposing medieval chateau is a must see as is the main town square surrounded by cobble streets.
A little further afield, Josselin is a beautiful Brittanytown on the banks of the Nantes Brest canal. The imposing medieval chateau is a must see as is the main town square surrounded by cobble streets.
South Brittany Cottages - Gites to let direct from the owners - La Cour
