Daytrips

The picturesque, rugged coastline of Southern Brittany with its sandy beaches and coves is 40 kilometres away.

The lake at Guerledan is 20 kilometres north with small beaches and activities for the whole family including sailboats, pedal-boats, dinghies and water-skiing. There are many markets to visit selling delicious fresh vegetables and fruits with wonderful cheese stalls, local bread and much more.

Countless architecturally interesting villages can be found in this region. Brittany is an area rich in Celtic culture and traditions. The local Breton dances are very popular and held in villages and towns throughout the year. Typically, all age groups join in, from small children to seniors, and dance to the very distinct and popular music.

The locals are only too happy for visitors to join them. Also during the summer months, Breton pardons are held. These are religious processions where the villagers dress in their colourful traditional costumes.

The Southern coast of Brittany can be reached in just over half an hour, and once there you have the choice of vast expanses of golden sand, tiny coves, fishing villages, seafood restaurants, and all the usual marine-based activities, including swimming, sailing, windsurfing, diving, water-skiing and fishing.  Larmor-Plage is located on the south coast and is about a 40 min car journey. The sea front has many restaurants, bars and the area specialises in sea foods.

Visit miles of lush beaches within driving distance of Poulmarvezen
Visit miles of lush beaches within driving distance of Poulmarvezen

The Quiberon peninsula is about an hour away and it too has golden sandy beaches and blue waters. At one point the peninsula is so narrow that you can see the sea on both sides of the road! There is a summer-only train service running the length of the peninsula offering an alternative perspective, vying with the road via a level crossing at the narrow bit.

The Golfe of Morbihan is worth exploring too, it has its own micro-climate of Mediterranean qualities thanks to it own virtually landlocked sea, whose retained summer waters keep the area frost-free in winter.

The larger towns of Vannes, Auray, Quimperle, Quimper, Concarneau, Pont Aven (of van Gogh fame) all offer interesting day trips. Each of these towns has retained part of its medieval past and the architecture takes the traveller back in time

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