Our location between St Malo and Rennes gives a wonderful opportunity to explore most of North East Brittany and the western side of Normandy. Rennes, the capital of Brittany, houses the Parliament Building in the old part of the town. There is so much to see there from the architecture, shops and restaurants, to the Opera House that a whole day can be easily spent exploring the town.

St Malo, a long established seaport, also has much to offer of an entirely different character. The walled city looks out to sea and down on the port and for many years, protected the dreaded corsairs (pirate sailors) from any reprisal. In later years, it was the sad scene of the annual departure of the fishing fleet heading out to Terre Neuve (Newfoundland) when, in those days of sail, many fishermen never returned. Dinan is another medieval fortress town and once every two years, returns to its ancient glory with the Fete des Ramparts when the whole town dresses up in medieval costumes and there is jousting in the square.

Fougères and Vitré are only about 40 minutes from us and well worth a visit. Cancale the great oyster centre is a gastonomic treat and Bécherel only 15 minutes from us, is a lovely little hilltop town which has become known as The City of Books. But of course, the gem of the area has to be Mont St Michel, which is best visited before 10am unless you like crowds, but it is not to be missed.