From The Emerald Coast to the Gulf of Morbihan
3 days/2nights
First day |
Along the Emerald Coast
LE MONT SAINT MICHEL
Classified a World Heritage Area by l’UNESCO, the bay of mont Saint michel boasts the strongest tides in Europe. The “Wonder of the western world stands proudly in the middle of the vast mud-flats.
Don’t forget the visit of the abbey
CANCALE
Don’t forget to visit the port of « la Houle » with the direct sale of the oysters on the harbour.
Or Visit the Marine Farm, a family-run oyster farm.
SAINT MALO
Saint-Malo achieved world renown from the 16th century onwards. It town walls, bearing Vauban’s name, add yet more charm to this beautiful town.
DINARD
The charm of this family seaside resort with its very beautiful 19th century British-style villas.
Don’t forget the possibility to cross the bay by boat between Dinard and Saint-Malo
Aboard our guided discovery tours of the valley of the Rance, enjoy a meal at the bar or bring along a picnic select one of the menus gourmands, on the wooden boat with a sunny deck.
DINAN
« City of Art and History »
Dinan is a mediaeval town, one of the oldest in Brittany, towers over the Rance Valley from its ramparts.
Don’t miss: the walk on the harbour and the Jerzual street.
Or : trip out to sea from the Rance Valley to Dinard.
COMBOURG
“Small Town of Character”
“The birthplace of Romanticism”, Combourg boasts a 12th- to 15th century mediaeval fortress which was immortalised by the most renowned Romantic writer, François René de Chateaubriand.
Don’t miss: La Bourbansais (zoo and château) and the Ecluses of Hédé
Accommodation at the hotel Escale Oceania** or La Cité*** in Saint-Malo
Second day |
Around the Gulf of Morbihan
RENNES
« City of Art and History »
With its mediaeval streets lined with timber-framed houses, its Royal squares and elegant 18th century dwellings, the historic capital of Brittany will take you on a journey back through 2 000 years of history.
The parliament building “the pride of the city” is an outstanding example of 17th century French architecture.
Dont’ miss: Medieval streets, the visit of the parliament, Thabor park…
JOSSELIN
Josselin is seated at the edge of the Oust canal, on the road taken by the Dukes of Brittany. Don’t miss to visit the castle which offers a surprising contrast between its exterior, a reminder of the former mediaeval fortress and its interior with its Renaissance Style sculpted granite.
ROCHEFORT EN TERRE
“Small Town of Character”
Set high on a promontory overlooking Gueuzon Valley, Rochefort-en-Terre owes its fine buildings to an eventful, historic past. Before visiting the castle, explore the town with its residences dating from the 16th to 18th century and many craft shops.
AURAY AND SAINT GOUSTAN HARBOUR
Standing only a short distance from the Gulf of Morbihan, Auray is a market town centre of a road network which serves many different towns different towns in the south of the department. Visit Saint Goustan, which nestles in the Loch Valley.
CARNAC AND ITS MEGALITHS
Enjoy its sandy beaches sheltered from the wind, the traditional rural architecture of its small village and its famous megalithic site
VANNES
The keystone of the Gulf of Morbihan area, is a very old town. Its walls encircle one of the most beautiful examples of perfectly preserved and richly decorated architecture in Brittany.
Accommodation at the hotel Abbatiale*** in the Bono or Escale Oceania** at Vannes
PUBLIC PRICE
The price includes :
A price per person based on two people sharing and the breakfast, for a stay of 3days/2nights in an “hotel de charme” *** and ** of very good comfort.
Price does not include :
Meals, drinks, extra, tourist tax and transport.
Rates:
From 01/01/08 to 10/30/08 : 120 €