Brittany

EASTERN BRITTANY by Susan Hazelwood

This region is topped by the port of Saint Malo and surmounted by the magnificent Mont-Saint-Michel, on the Brittany/Normandy border. The magnificent coastline, known as the Emerald coast, has numerous unspoilt sandy beaches, along with many fishing ports. Inland, the picturesque countryside offers many medieval towns to explore, such as Rennes, Dinan, Fougères and Vitré...READ MORE

SOUTHERN BRITTANY by Martin Selway

Brittany is a wonderful place to explore on foot, by bike or car. Much of the charm of the place is to be found in the beautiful unspoilt countryside, little market towns, sleepy villages, friendly locals, stunning chateaux and quiet country lanes. The countryside is on a small intimate scale, and unlike so much of rural France, many villages still manage to support a bar, or a baker and often a little lunchtime restaurant...READ MORE

NANTES-BREST CANAL by Robert Potter

Brittany enjoys a total of 1250 kilometres of coastline, which is nearly a quarter of the overall coastline of France. So what possible benefits would there be for a canal as an inland link from east to west Brittany? The canal was first considered in the 16th century, but it was only in the 19th century that building commenced.

The roads in Bretagne were poor or non-existent and the Royal Navy had successfully managed to blockade all the major French Atlantic ports. The canal became Napoleon's vision, and he commissioned the building of an inland canal from east to west to connect the arsenals of the important towns at Nantes and Brest...READ MORE

CENTRAL BRITTANY by Kim Kaye

LAC DE GUERLEDAN:

Situated in the heart of Central Brittany, Lac De Guerledan is probably one of the most beautiful tourist attractions of the area. Measuring 12km in length, it was originally constructed for a hydro electricity station back in the 1920s. With a dam measuring 46m high by 206m wide and 36m deep at its base, it is the largest in Brittany....READ MORE

Your Holiday Matters - approved properties

Three gites: 6 bedrooms, sleeps 12 / 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6-8 / 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4. Heated pool and large garden

Gites to rent in Brittany Our gites in Brittany are set in 2 acres of lawned gardens with a large heated swimming pool, only a 45 minute drive from the St Malo beaches. Situated in the countryside, in the quiet hamlet of La Haute Mancelière, the cottages are part of a 17th century traditional Breton longhouse which has been tastefully converted, retaining many of the old features, such as exposed beams and stone walls. The cottages are available to rent all year round, and the pool is heated and open April - October.