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Cotes du Nord
Brittany
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This area extends from St Malo to Tregastel. The properties featured are all
within this area which is also called Cotes d’Armor. The properties are within
a short drive from St Malo and near to the glorious sandy beaches of this
spectacular coastline. There are numerous cliff pathways to explore graced with
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The area has in the past few years become a protected wild
life region. If you enjoy walking you can trace the Knights Templars route or
just wander through the densely wooded areas. Moncontour and Dinan are medieval
towns well worth a visit. There is the National Stud at Lamballe and during the
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| Fort la Latte and Cap Frehel on the coast are just a short drive away. The
area has many small chateaux and houses to inspect. Chateau de Bien Assis along
the coast road is an interesting place to visit. Mont St Michel is an easy drive
and looks particularly spectacular at night. The country side offers small
pretty villages and cider tasting. It is also easy to buy cheese and honey from
the numerous family run farms. |
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| Fort la Latte
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This 13th century castle restored in the17th and
early 20th century, has a picturesque setting on the wild rocky coast
of Cap Frehel . Its medieval character is well preserved.
Daily 10.00-12.30 and
14.30-18.30 hrs
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| Cap Frehel
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The most spectacular head
land in Brittany rises 70m from the
sea and offers a stunning panoramic view over the Bay of St-Brieuc.
The 76m high lighthouse is one of the most powerful in France
with its range extending over 100 km. A footpath leads around the cap, so enjoy
the impressive scenery.
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| Erquy |
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A
picturesque working fishing port. Famous for it's scallops, a visit to
the harbour is a must. It's many sea front bars and restaurants overlook a
long sandy beach. But don't miss the centre of this typically Breton
town, for it's many small shops, lovely church and weekly market. |
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| Barrage de la Rance
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The tidal power station at Dinard is approached by the road
between St-Malo and Dinard, which crosses a 700m long dam across the Rance
estuary. The word’s first tidal power station, built here in 1966, produces
550 million kilowatt hours per annum. With a tidal fluctuation of 14m, these currents are among the
strongest in the world second only to that of the bay of Fundy in Canada.
Daily tours every half-hour, entrance is by the lock.
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| Mont St Michel
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The famous island monastery, favourite destination for medieval
pilgrims, makes a striking impression for miles around . With a circumference of
800m and height of 150m, it features a gilt statue of the Archangel Michael
perched on top of the abbey church, and a 1.5km long causeway connecting the
island to the mainland. The abbey was built between the 11th and 12th
century and comprises a church (1020) and the wonderful Gothic buildings of the
Merveille. The north wing of ‘The Merveille’ house both cloister and
refectory. This site, and the charming ville just below the monastery, are
frequently packed with tourists in the busy summer months.
Open daily with guided tours on the hour.
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| Dinan
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Dinan is a
medieval town on the River Rance which is full of historic buildings and
wonderful shops. The old port is very pretty with a good selection of
restaurants and small specialist shops. The old trading vessels have
now been replaced by modern sailing boats which line the quayside. The
steep, twisting, cobbled streets leading up to the old town are lined with
pale pink and yellow, tall, shuttered houses. Once in the old town,
you are spoilt for choice with all the shops, bars and
restaurants. There is a market on Thursdays. Every other year, during the
summer, the town is transformed back to the medieval era with goats and
geese roaming the streets. All the ancient crafts are on display and
the castle holds a jousting festival. |
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| Jugons
les Lacs
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| Jugon
les Lacs nestles on the River Arguenon. This pretty town with it's
charming square has won many awards for it's summer floral displays.
The lakes provide many water sports activities. Set amidst beautiful
countryside, the area is well worth a visit. |
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