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Here is just a small selection of the places to visit in the surrounding region.  A collection of tourist leaflets are in the gite for your perusal.

Châteaubriant
bulletyou can visit the castle, which is open to the public and guided tours are available, there is free admission to the gardens.
bulletweekly markets in both Châteaubriant and nearby Pouancé.
bulletthere is a large swimming pool (and toddler pool).
bulletthere are numerous lakes suitable for outdoor swimming, fishing and watersports.
bulletmini-golf.
bullethorse riding facilities
bullettennis courts
bulletaéro club                             
bulletten-pin bowling
bullettheatre
bulletmuseums
bullethorse racing
bulletvelodrome

             

Further afield

bulletNantes - The seventh largest city in France, Nantes is situated on the banks of the River Loire, it is a lively place with many cafes and restaurants.  There is of course a chateau, parks and gardens. 
bulletCoast - a trip to the seaside to suit all tastes.  The bustling resort of La Baule provides a fantastic beach or try the more genteel village of Piriac-sur-Mer.
bulletRennes - the capital of Brittany.  Take a discovery tour of the city.  Visit the "Ecomuseé" - a museum of history and ethnology on a 20 hectare site.
bulletSaumur - here is the home of "Le Cadre Noir de Saumur", the French National Riding School.  Surrounding the town are Europe's highest concentration of cave dwellings - also known as Troglodyte Valley.  Visit the "Museé du Champignon" (mushroom museum) hidden in a cave.
bulletAngers - only one hour away, Angers can provide golf, horse riding, bowling, skating, tennis.  This is in addition to the chateau and gardens.  You could even try the Cointreau Museum.
bulletWine tasting - if you can't get to the wine regions near to Saumur or Nantes, try your own from the large selection in the local supermarkets.

Annual Events

bullet"Quartier d'Eté" - summer festival in Rennes at the beginning of July.
bullet"Les Etincelles Aquatiques" - a spectacular fireworks and music extravaganza in Martigné-Ferchaud every August.
bullet"Le Foire de Béré" in Châteaubriant, takes place the 2nd weekend in September.  This country fair originated in the year 1050.
 

 

This site was last updated 10/07/06