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Local Attractions

Chateaux Beaches Markets

Chateaux

  • Rochefort-En-Terre

    This medieval fortress is set in the beautiful ancient town of Rochefort-En-Terre which, rather surprisingly, owes its fame to the fact that the famous painters Alfred and Trafford Klots resided there. It holds a collection of famous paintings and traditional sculptures. You must go here just to see the town itself, which is packed full of great places to eat.

  • Josselin

    Josselin is the main stop over on the road of the Dukes of Brittany. The town is classified as a small city of character not only due to it’s exceptional setting set into the hillside. It has one of the wealthiest and ancient heritages linked to history of the region.

    With its three majestic towers Josselin chateau dominates the valley of the river Ouest. Its striking gothic design is well worth a look. Take a guided tour and look and learn about its fascinating history (English tours as well as French)

Beaches
(below are a few worth exploring!!)

  • Carnac
  • La Baule
  • La Trinite-sur-mer
  • Quiberon Penninsula
  • Auray
  • Etel
  • Golfe of Morbihan

Markets

Markets are held each week in most towns, usually offering very good value, tasty fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as traditional local food, fish/shellfish, clothes and crafts. Market days for local towns are listed below:
  • Monday
    Auray, Pontivy
  • Tuesday
    Etel, Arradon, St. Avé
  • Wednesday
    Carnac, Vannes, Bubry, Baden
  • Thursday
    Hennebont, Malestroit, Locminé
  • Friday
    La Trinité sur Mer, Elven, Arradon
  • Saturday
    Josselein, Quiberon, Vannes, Baud
  • Sunday
    Carnac, Ploemeur, Auray, Phelan le Grand, St Gildas de Rhuys

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