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Just a Short Drive Away:

The family self catering cottage is near to lovely sandy beaches, large lakes and rivers, the tranquil Nantes Brest Canal, interesting historic sites, fascinating museums, ancient towns with bustling markets, adventure parks and zoos - in fact there are so many places for the family to visit, that you may have some difficulty fitting it all into your holiday.

Josselin : Medieval town, (petite cite de charactere), with an awe inspiring chateau on the banks of the Nantes-Brest Canal. A very popular tourist centre with many interesting old buildings. Saturday market.  (15mins)

Locmine : Medieval town with charming town centre, large shops and supermarkets out of town, excellent swimming pool complex. Thursday market.  (10mins) 

Pontivy :  Napoleonic town, with a 15th century chateau, (tourist information office by the chateau), Nantes-Brest Canal and River Blavet. Large out of town shopping centres. Indoor bowling. Monday market.  (25mins)

Ploermel : Lac au Duc with lakeside beach - good for children - plenty of shade, sailing & windsurfing, golf course.  (25mins)

Lizio : Attractive medieval town with "petite cite de charactere" status - popular with tourists.  (30mins)

Vannes : Historic capital of Southern Brittany near the coast. Lots to do - very large Saturday market - recommended.  (30mins) 

Lorient : Famous former naval town & port, once gateway to the Orient. Lovely harbour. Don't miss the popular Lorient Festival - held every summer.  (45mins) 

Malestroit : Old market town with a fascinating resistance museum - recommended.  (45mins)

Southern Brittany Coast : Auray (nr Vannes) has old harbour with cafes, The Golfe du Morbihan offers boat trips round the islands, Carnac - popular long sandy beaches, Quiberon - clifftop walks and water sports.  (30/60mins) 

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One of the many popular eating places at Josselin

Josselin Medieval Festival 

For more information about holiday activities in the Morbihan region of Brittany see Links.

Ask about discounted ferry fares with Brittany Ferries when you book your family self catering accommodation

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Josselin Chateau des Rohans 

Carnac Standing Stones (menhirs) 

 

  Nantes-Brest Canal and River Blavet meet at Pontivy

Pontivy Chateau (15th century fortress)