Activities

Beaches

There is a good choice of white, sandy beaches, all within easy driving distance, where you can enjoy swimming, rock pooling, sailing, windsurfing, sand yatching, kite surfing/ body surfing or just relaxing on the beach.

One of the nearest recommended sandy beaches for children is Damgan (20 mins). A beautiful long stretch of beach with sailing school and small seaside town with shops, restaurants and bars.

Watersports

There is a huge choice of watersports in the area – dinghy sailing, windsurfing, sea/river kayaking, canoeing, sand yachting, motor or sail cruising and scuba diving.

Local Sailing Schools - offering a range of activities, including dinghy sailing, catamarans, windsurfing, these are located at Damgan, Penvins, Sene, Arzon and La Roche Bernard including hire of watersports equipment.

Canoeing/Kayaking -  River- available at Roche Bernard, Arzal, Malestroit and St Vincent sur Oust.  Sea – Damgan, Penvins, Sene, Arzon.

Sand Yachting/Sand Karting - is popular on the Quiberon Peninsula where you can find a good choice of schools and hire centres.

Surfing – You will find good surfing on the Quiberon Peninsula.

Scuba Diving – the waters of the Morbihan coast are popular with scuba divers, there is much to explore.  For beginners to accomplished divers, Brittany offers something for all abilities.  Local Diving School at La Trinite Sur Mer  www.madeinblue.com

Boat Cruise/Hire – river or canal, available at Roche Bernard, Malestroit, Arzal and La Gacilly

For more information visit  www.nautismebretagne.fr  Click onto ‘Passion Beach Point’ to see  where you can hire equipment or take a private course.

Boat Trips

Take a cruise around some of the many islands in the Gulf of Morbihan.
Ile aux Monies – about 4 miles long, it is the most populous and popular island in the gulf (only 5 mins ferry crossing from Baden). It is covered with sub-tropical vegetation – camellias, mimosas, orange trees and woodlands.
Ile d’Arz – slightly smaller and barren. Both islands have fishing villages with quaint cottages and lanes, several megaliths and pleasant beaches from which to paddle or swim.
Belle Ile ‘beautiful island’ deserves its name. The largest of the islands off the coast (10 miles long).Everything here will put you under its spell, - the green valleys, the moorland, the magnificent beachs and tiny villages with their quaint little houses.
Ile Houat is a haven of peach and quiet. Very few cars are allowed here. There is only the wind, the moor, the sand, the cliffs and a few low houses huddled together against the elements.
A variety of trips available - Tours of the Gulf of Morbihan, day trips, lunch and dinner cruises. Bike hire available on some islands. Sailings from Vannes, Port Navalo, Auray, Le Bono and Larmor Baden. Visit www.navix.fr or www.izenah-croisieres.com for more information.

Golf

If golf is your sport, then you will be spoilt for choice here in Morbihan. We are very fortunate to have several fantastic golf courses within easy reach of our cottages.



9 Hole Course
For a quick game of golf, before you head off to the beach in the afternoon, we have a 9 hole course at Caden, just 15 mins away.

18 Hole Courses
For the more serious golfers we have several 18 hole courses for you to discover –

Baden (Morbihan)
A delightful setting provides plenty of golfing variety and beautiful scenery. The course is set among pines and broom and next to the Auray river.
Rhuys-Kerver (Morbihan)
Rolling greens and water features set in the centre of a bird sanctuary. Its features include the flatness of the fairways, the water hazards and the coastal countryside.
Saint Laurent (Morbihan)
Saint Laurent is an exceptional golf course in the centre of a beautiful pine and oak forest.


Ploemeur Ocean (Morbihan)
Gazing out across the sea and the island of Groix, the extensive links of Ploemeur, caressed by soft ocean winds provide a wonderful experience for the nature lover and golf connoisseur.
Val Queven (Morbihan)
Age old trees give way to links that provide a range of situations while round about the undulating landscape of this former estate is quite striking.
Savenay (Loire-Atlantique)
Within a stone’s throw of some of western France’s prettiest towns, water features and chestnut groves provide the backdrop to a fine technical course.
For details of courses, costs etc. visit www.brittanytourism.com. or
www.formule-golf.com

Walking

There is no better way to enjoy the picturesque beauty of the area other than taking leisurely walks.  There are many beautiful walks and footpaths in the area, from strolls around the local county lanes and woodland, riverbanks and many coastal paths.  A hoist of well signposted walks for all.

Cycling

Plenty of choice, whether you prefer to cycle along some of the quiet county lanes, along a flat towpath beside the river or explore the many coastal routes. Discover the ‘Voie Verte’ which follows the path of the old railway line from Questembert to Mauron – 53 km of surfaced track.  Providing an excellent, safe, traffic free route through some beautiful countryside. Cycle hire available at Malestroit, Damgan, Port Navalo and Arzon.

Fishing

A popular area for fishing, whether it is river, lake or sea fishing.  Our nearest fishing is at Questembert, (5 mins) where the lake is stocked with Trout, Perch and Carp. Fishing also available at Rochford en Terre (lake), Malestroit (river), La Roche Bernard(river) and La Gacilly (river).  Fishing permits can be bought locally and are inexpensive, they are valid for one day (10 euros) or a fortnight (30 euros).  Available from 1^st June – 30 September.

Contact: Steve and Georgina Finnegan

Tel: 00 33 297 67 52 80        
 e.mail: info@lestroue.com