Gateway for Brittany and the Loire
Rural relaxation in the heart of Brittany's countryside
Family Gite Holidays with Pool
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Gateway for Brittany and the Loire Rural relaxation in the heart of Brittany's countryside Family Gite Holidays with Pool |
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village of Teillay sits in the southern part of Brittany
in the Ille et Vilaine region. It nestles in unspoilt countryside
and is renowned for its vast expanse of forest. In the centre
of the village you will find the fishing lakes with play park,
picnic area, footpaths beside the lakes including a trim trail,
and the Chapel of St Eustache.The village facilities include a Boulanger (baker), Epicerie (grocer shop), Post Office, a Garage, a Bar-Tabac and the St Eustache Restaurant. View of one of the lakes at Teillay |
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There are numerous walks and cycle routes in the vicinity. Ask on arrival for details of routes. Of particular interest is the "Voie Verte" - the Green Way, a 15 km cycle route from Teillay to Chateaubriant, on dedicated tree-lined paths, in protected countryside and with picnic areas along the route. Safe for children, well maintained and 30 seconds from the end of our drive. Bring your bicycles and explore the area, we have bike storage racks for each gite.
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Fishing
Day pass Trout fishing
at Teillay (3 mins away) or seasonal day pass Carp fishing at
the large lake at Bain de Bretagne and others.
Golf, Canoeing and Horse
Riding
Only 5km's away at
Rougé, (3 minutes drive), Swin
Golf is set in a wooded valley with a landscaped 18 hole course,
for all abilities. Also archery and paint-ball facilities for
groups and bicycle hire by the day or the week.
At Chateaubriant an 18 hole Mini Golf course in a parkland setting. Excellent fun for all the family and at a very reasonable price too!
Canoeing can be carried out at Guemene Penfao to the South East of Chateaubriant for day or half-day hire.
Several equestrian centres in the vicinity, closest being 5 minutes away.
Megalithic Monuments
La Roche aux Fees at
Esse, less than 15km's away is one of the most striking megalithic
monuments in France, extremely impressive and well-preserved dolmen
measuring 19.5metres long, built 4500 years ago at the end of
the neolithic era. Some of the rocks weigh around 40 tons.
Market Towns
Chateaubriant, 10 minutes
away, has market days on Wednesday and Saturday. Also boasts a
12th century Chateau, open to the public, a Theatre of Glass,
and some super-sized supermarkets!
Bain-de-Bretagne has market day on Monday, a smaller town, with
individual boutiques and shops to browse in, including a wine
Cave!
Guerche-de-Bretagne has a market day on Tuesday and boasts some
marvellous medieval timber clad buildings and Basilica.
Loire Valley Vineyards to Visit
Due to our Brittany/Loire border position we are well situated
to discover the wine tasting vineyards of the Loire region. Typical
wines of the region include; Rosé D'Anjou, Muscadet, Gros
Plant, Gamay et Cabernet. Details of vineyards to visit will be
in the information pack of each gite. There are also a number
of local 'Caves' selling wines direct within 10 minutes drive.
Historic Sites and Monuments
Mines of the Brutz, Teillay. Historical iron mine workings
offering an insight to 19th century French working life underground
The DonJon medieval tower at Grand Fougeray, which hosts special
medieval spectaculars during August, flame throwers, archers,
the works!
Many sites and monuments referring to events of the second world
war, particularly in commemoration of the French Resistance who
were executed.
Chateau, parks and gardens; Craon, and the Parc du Plessis at
St Aubin des Chateaux for 17th century architecture and formal
gardens. The Chateaux of Vitre, Clisson, Ancenis, Chateaubriant,
Angers and Chateaugiron.
Variety of museums reflecting the history of the countryside and
the "paysan" way of life; Essé and Rennes.
Family Days Out
Parc
de Prehistoire - Dinosaurs, always a hit with the children.
A 20 Hectare park with life size dino models and scenes dating
from 500,000 BC to 2,000 BC
Botanical Gardens of Yves Rocher at La Gacilly. A discovery tour
open all year round of the gardens and production workshop of
the beauty products of Yves Rocher
Redon all things Nautical inc. Nantes-Brest canal; Rennes capital
city of Brittany, culture and shopping; Nantes ancient port and
former capital of Brittany; Regional natural park of Briere;
La Baule popular French beach
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