Eating Out

'Chateau de Loguenole'
"A stunning chateau 15 minutes from La Garenne also on the banks of the River Blavet. Mouth-watering Michelin star food for a special occasion."

'La Chat Botte - Hennebont'
"A really fine restaurant, terrific food and decor. An ideal place for lunch after the fantastic Thursday morning market."

'Languidic'
"Our local town has a fantastic creperie, pizzeria and a more traditional French restaurant. All good value."

'Vallee Verte Restaurant'
"5-10 minute stroll along the towpath. Excellent good value food. Ideal for long lazy lunches with a walk back to La Garenne beside the river."

Local Area and Activities

'Beaches'
"There are several sandy beaches 20-30 minutes by car from La Garenne ranging from the vast sweeping sands of Guidel in the west to Lamour Plage, Port Louis, Etel, Erderven and a little further, the famous and popular Carnac beach to the south. "

'Carnac - Standing Stones'
"The famous Megalithic stones at Carnac run for miles and are better than Stonehenge! We highly recommend a visit as they are said to be one of the most important sites in the Ancient World. See the "grand menhir" now fallen over and in 3 giant pieces, it would have stood 20 metres high and weighed nearly 300 tonnes! "

'Golf'
"There are 5 golf courses within 45 minutes' drive, the nearest being less than 30 minutes away. The golf courses in France are very well prepared and not as busy as the UK. "

'Kayaking'
"There is a great kayaking school on the River Blavet 10 minutes from La Garenne. This is a fantastic fun morning or afternoon for all the family."

'Pont Scorff Zoo'
"Pont Scorff Zoo only about 20 minutes away is fun for all the family – even teenagers (my two enjoyed it). The Penguin feeding is a highlight and many of our visitors have also commented on how much they enjoyed it. "

'Poul Fetan'
"Poul Fetan is a magnificently restored medieval village “museum” just 10 to 15 minutes' drive from La Garenne. In summer they dress in period costume and there are demonstrations of arts and crafts from a bygone era. "

'Quiberon Peninsula'
"The Quiberon Peninsula is a good excursion, drive down the wild “Cote Sauvage” on the Atlantic side then return and relax beside the calmer waters of Quiberon and its beach on the leeward side. This can be incorporated with a day at Carnac and its beach (also sheltered by the Quiberon Peninsula). "

Markets and Shopping

'Auray'
"Visit Auray with its quaint cobbled streets, excellent shops, bars, restaurants and picturesque harbour area surrounded by half-timbered houses. Market Day held on Monday is lovely here. "

'Hennebont '
"Hennebont has a great market held on Thursday mornings and is around 10 minutes' drive. There are also some interesting old battlements to explore and a magnificent church. Every town, small or large, has a different market day so there is one every day of the week. We have a list of all the days and towns in the housebook at La Garenne. "

'Vannes'
"The “county town” Vannes is an extremely attractive and well preserved medieval town. In our view, a must visit place; there are beautiful gardens in summer in front of the old city walls. Half-timbered houses overhang the cobbled streets; cafes, creperies, bars, restaurants, great shops and plenty of charm make a visit to Vannes an unforgettable experience. Go for the market on Wednesday or Saturday morning. "