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Gouarec
Situated on the River Blavet and the Nantes to Brest Canal this once very
wealthy village offers everyday facilities such as a supermarket bakeries
and banks. From here you can walk along the towpath of the canal
to the Abbey at Bon Repos.
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Lac de Guerledan
Situated approximately 8 miles from the gites, this magnificent stretch of
water surrounded by trees is one of the finest sights in inland Brittany.
Because the lake is over 8 miles long it has been divided up into sections
for the various water sports such as sailing, water skiing, jet ski etc.
There is three small beaches which offer safe bathing for children.
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Forges Des Salle
This hamlet is tucked away at the bottom of a wooded valley and was the site
of the iron/steel industry in the 18th and 19th Century. Visit the former
homes of the workers which are furnished according to their original style.
At the top of the terraced pleasure gardens there is a splendid view over
the valley and the various stretches of water within it.
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Abbey de Bon Repos
The remains of this 12th Century Abbey and it’s grounds are open to the
public. It is situated right on the banks of the Nantes to Brest canal. On a
Sunday morning the Abbey hosts the “artisan market” where you can purchase
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Pont Aven
Pont Aven lies in a very pleasant setting at the point
where the River Aven, after flowing between rocks opens out into a tidal
Estuary. The Aven river used to drive numerous mills, but today only one
mill remains in operation. Pont Aven is famous for a colony of painters
among them Gaugain, and nowerdays many art galleries line the pretty
streets.
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Concarneau
Concarneau offers a fascinating picture of a bustling
fishing port and the charm of a walled town, enclosed within granite
ramparts, but with the facilities of a popular resort. This was France's
first fishing port. The picturesque narrow alleys of the walled town
hustle and bustle during the summer months and create a charming
atmosphere. Well worth the journey.
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Pontivy
The old capital of the Rohan family, Pontivy still has
the Chateau which was built during the 15th Century. The old town has
narrow winding streets centred around "Place du Matray". In contrast the
geometrical new town was laid out be Napoleon. Pontivy has many shops and
is home to a regular Monday market. The Nantes to Brest Canal runs through
Pontivy and is an ideal place for peaceful country walks.
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