The historic Napoleonic town of Pontivy is approx 10km away from St Aignan. Set along the canal you will find a mix of neo-classical architecture and medieval narrow streets perfect for browsing the afternoon away and perhaps indulging in chocolate, we'll point you in the direction of the best shop but have wallets at the ready! Whilst more serious (necessary), shopping can be done in the many stores and supermarkets on the outskirts of town. There is an outdoor swimming pool open during the summer months and many cultural and art events throughout the year, some of which take place in the Chateau du Rohan.
Loudeac is 15 minutes by car from us, has a Saturday morning market and Wednesday evening markets with musical events going on into the evening. Ailish loves the swimming pool here with its leisure pool and slide.
scenes from the colourful local markets
Local Markets
Tues : Quintin
Wed Eve, July/Aug Cleguerec (10 mins. away)
Thur : Guemene sur Scorff
Fri Eve, Jul /Aug Mur de Bretagne (5 mins. away)
Sat Morn : Josselin and Loudeac
The chateau at Josselin view from the river historic Vannes
Along the South coast, about 1 hour from Pontivy, you will find the lovely and cosmopolitan town of Vannes situated by the Golfe Du Morbihan with numerous beaches & islands to explore. The old port of Auray, with its ancient bridge and many cafes around a cobbled square, is well worth a visit. Just south of here is the busy harbour and beaches of Carnac, famous for the megalithic standing stones erected around 4500 b.c. Towards Lorient you will find large sandy beaches and Port Louis, good for a day out with a bit of everything for all the family.
standing stones at Carnac plage at Carnac Cote de Granit Rose
The coast at Plouha Paimpol from the sky
- Abbaye de Bon-Repos & Le son et Lumiere de Bretagne (held each August)
- Le Mont St Micheal
- La Bourbansais- wild animal park and chateau
- Branfere - animal and botanical park
- Zoo de Pont Scorff
- Aquariums - St Malo - Brest - Vannes
- Haras National de Lamballe - an equestrian paradise offering year round events
- Poul-fetan - historic Breton Village
- Cobac Park - activity park for all ages
- Aventure Parc - rugged outdoor activities for over eights
- Armoripark - water based activity pool
- Le Forges de Salles - old iron village
- Huelgoat - woodland trail with amazing rocking stone
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