Brittany Focus
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La Folie 22210 Le Cambout Brittany
Tel: 02 96 25 56 83 email: home@brittanyfocus.com
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Le Tort Côtes d'Armor, Central Brittany A secluded peaceful cottage that is ideal for families and is close to the Northern coast of Brittany
The cottage is called “le tort”, the closest villages, are Caulnes, 5 minutes by car, St Meen le Grand, 10 minutes and Dinan is 15 minute drive. The property is set within its own grounds with the River Rance winding around the fields to the rear. There are two double bedrooms, one with twin beds, the main with a double bed, the third bedroom is very small and suitable for a child. For booking information please contact Diane Wootton dwootts86@hotmail.com CAULNES Has all amenities such as Supermarkets, Pharmacy, Banks, Petrol Stations etc. (5 mins by car). ST MEEN le GRAND Again has all amenities but there are several nice little bars, cafes and restaurants here, all set around a flower lined square by the name of General Pattern Square as he liberated the village in the war. The Town Hall is also quite ornate and is illuminated in the evening). (10 mins by car). DINAN Is very touristy and a must, it is a medieval town set by the River Rance, the arches of the famous bridge are illuminated at night and there are some wonderful restaurants by the river, it is possible to have boat trips from here. The shops, bars and cafes are to be found amongst the cobbled alleyways. (15 mins by car). LE MONT ST MICHEL Is a 1 hour drive from the house, it is well worth a visit, on the way is a village by the name of Dol Bretagne, drive up to the mound is a spectacular picnic site, St Malo and Cancale are also not far from here. ST MALO You may need more than one day here, there is so much to see and do, further along the coast here are gorgeous beaches, in St Malo itself there is a perfect beach for the kids as there is a sea water pool that the kids dive in, the shops are also really nice. St Malo is set in a walled fortress. There is a lovely aquarium. Lots to do, something for everyone. The drive along the coast road to Cancale which is famous for oysters, is very pretty. DINARD Close to St Malo, a quaint old fashioned type of seaside resort, with typically Breton striped beach huts. Again there is a seawater pool on the beach which the kids dive into. ST CASTE Has a beautiful beach, perfect for kids, Plancoet on the way back from here is a nice stop off point as there are a couple of really nice restaurants. JOSSELIN Is inland around a 30 minute drive, (in the direction of ST Meen) there is a wonderful Chateau and picturesque river. BICNIC AND LES ROSIERS Are both lovely seaside resorts, about an hours drive along the N12 in opposite direction to Rennes. RENNES Is about 20 minutes away along N12, we have not really explored yet, so I would advise to get some information of the internet, there is a really good Hypermarket and shopping Mall on the way, we have always got this far and never had time to go any further! There are two Children’s parks situated around the proximity of Combourg, one has a small Zoo and rides and water slides etc, both are reasonably priced. There are usually leaflets in the house or in local bars etc. VANNES Is at the bottom end of the coast and a good two hour drive, the beaches are lovely and if you fancy a drive it is worth it, although there are beaches just as nice and a lot closer. There
are some war graves and war sight seeing things about a 2 hour drive away
into Normandy, St Mere Eglise still has a replica of the parachutist that
got caught on the church and is featured in the film the longest night,
the beach which featured in saving Private Ryan is called Omaha Beach,
with Point du Hoc and an American cemetery that will leave you very moved
it is definitely worth a visit – again if you fancy a drive out. Nearest Airport is
Dinard approx 45 minutes (Ryan Air do budget flights) Nearest Ferry ports St Malo 45 minutes- 1hour Caen 2 hours Cherbourg 3 hours Le Harve 3 hours Roscoff 2 ½ hours
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