Bienvenue à La Belle Vilaine
Self-catering, holiday cottages on the South Brittany/Loire Atlantique border in France.
Friendly family run gite accommodation where dogs are welcome.
Local Area
Whatever your tastes or interests the south Brittany and Loire Atlantique regions have so much to offer that you will easily find enough to fill your days during your holiday! |
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Le Cycriens - Café-Bar, St. Cry Just a 15-minute walk from your holiday cottage, along quiet country lanes and you reach the small village of St. Cry. Le Cycriens bar (food very limited - pizza wraps, hot dogs, no chips!) is situated in the square and offers a child- and dog-friendly welcome with a free games-area. |
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St. Dolay A 5-minute drive from your gite will bring you to the town of St. Dolay, which offers a baker, butcher, chemist, post-office, newsagents, bars and restaurants. |
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• Medieval towns and cities • Local Markets • Swimming pools |
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Medieval Towns and Cities La Roche Bernard Thought by some to have been founded by Bernhart (Strong as a Bear) the Viking, La Roche Bernard is situated on the banks of the beautiful River Vilaine, which snakes its way up to Redon. From the port – which offers boat-hire, a sailing school, river cruises (optional 5-course meal) and several restaurants – the flower-filled, cobbled streets wind their way up the rocky promontory. Designated a "Petite Cité de Caractère", the town offers all the necessary facilities (shops, indoor swimming pool, restaurants, vets etc.) and hosts a vibrant market each Thursday morning, plus an evening Artists' Market every Monday during the summer. |
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This is the swimming pool at La Roche Bernard. During the summer part of the roof swings open to allow 'open air' swimming.
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Vannes With its quaint, half-timbered cottages, cobbled streets, ramparts, stunning gardens, port and impressive cathedral the city of Vannes is a must. The ancient "lavoir" – where women came to wash their laundry in the river Marle - was still in use during the last century! It offered such mod-cons as a roofed shelter with fireplaces in which to heat the river-water for washing! Vannes is host to an impressive twice-weekly market (Wednesdays and Saturdays) and offers a range of special events and fêtes throughout the year. A visit to the Aquarium océanographique et tropical and Le Jardin aux Papillons (free-flying tropical butterflies) is also recommended. |
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Nantes Over the border in the Loire Atlantique region, set on the banks of the Loire river, Nantes is a modern city with 18th century architecture and famous stores including, La Fnac - a book, computer and CD shop which also sells a number of English books. Les Galleries Lafayette department store offers many popular brand name items. |
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Guerande
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The Guerande indoor/outdoor market takes place on wednesdays and saturdays. It offers Breton and local Loire Atlantique produce. |
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Self-catering, holiday cottages on the South Brittany/Loire Atlantique border in France.
Friendly family run gite accommodation where dogs are welcome.