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| Gwenn Ha Du |
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| Traditional flag of Brittany |
You can read about the Breton
culture, including the flag,costumes,history
and customs - by clicking on the picture
of the Breton dancers below
| Link to tourisme kreiz breizh |
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| Breton culture details. The holiday accommodation is in the heart of central Brittany |
MAEL-CARHAIX
The village of Mael-Carhaix is
just 3km from Ty Magor holiday cottage gite.
On the way, is the entrance to
Les Jardins de Kervezennec (water gardens) - the gardens are open all year, and entry is free.
The water gardens cover 25 hectares,
including ponds, flower beds, lawns for picnics and games, and a sandy play area for younger children.
The gardens are well stocked with
plants, and the ponds attract a variety of waterfowl.
There is a tourist information
board situated at the water gardens.
| MAEL CARHAIX WATER GARDENS, BRITTANY |
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| JUST 3KM FROM TY MAGOR B&B, HOLIDAY COTTAGE GITE |
| MAEL CARHAIX WATER GARDENS |
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| 3KM FROM TY MAGOR B&B AND HOLIDAY COTTAGE GITE BRITTANY |
THE BEAUTIFUL WATER GARDENS OF KERVEZENNEC, (JUST
3KM FROM TY MAGOR HOLIDAY COTTAGE GITE), HAVE PONDS, FLOWER BEDS, LAWNS AND A SANDY PLAY AREA FOR CHILDREN
Nearby, are remains of a Roman
aquaduct which supplied underground water to Carhaix in the 3rd century A.D. It captured springwater from the local ridges,
and was built around the hills and valleys, following the contours of the land.
To see the remains,there are 3 walking
routes in Mael-Carhaix and the surrounding areas. One of the paths is directly opposite Ty Magor holiday cottage gite.
There are many local walking trails
, and Ty Magor is just a 3 minute drive from the Nantes Brest canal, ideal for walking or cycling.
Close by there is a riding club for lessons and treks.
You can visit local farms and buy
either locally made cheese,cider, honey, or beautiful local mohair.
Nantes-Brest Canal
The beautiful Nantes-Brest canal
is just 3km from Ty Magor holiday cottage gite.
If you have an interest in walking, cycling, boating, or
flora and fauna,the canal offers each of these attractions.
The canal is a haven for birds, including kingfishers, herons,
and waterfowl.
Koypu can often be spotted either on the canal banks
or in the water.
A wide selection of butterflies can also be seen along the
towpaths, attracted to the large variety of flora along the canal banks.
The "Grande Tranche" at Glomel
is 10km from Ty Magor holiday cottage gite.
This section of the canal
was dug by prisoners along the rivers Oust and Blavet.
There are information boards along
the length of the tranche, explaining what life was probably like for the prisoners who dug along this section.
The nearby watersports centre at Rostrenen organises
half day or full day canoe hire and trips by appointment on the Nantes-Brest canal with a circuit equipped with a waterslide
for inflatable canoes and on Glomel lake(approx 10km from Ty Magor holiday cottage gite) - Children must be over
8 years.
This exceptional area is suitable for all types of trips
on the water, or along the water's edge. There are two options for canoeists: a flat water circuit, 5km, 3 hours - which goes
through the unspoiled Grande Tranche area with it's flora including royal ferns.
The canal then gets wider and opens into Trebel lake which
is surrounded by farmland. The trip ends at Mezouet lake again surrounded by meadows, and you choose whether to return to
the departure point.
There are boat trips suitable for each member of the family
from Bon Repos Abbey in Guarec. The trip along the canal is about 1 hour 30 minutes.
| Swallowtail butterfly in the gardens of Ty Magor. |
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| Wildlife haven - Mael-Carhaix, Cotes d'Armor, central Brittany, France |
Locarn
Locarn is a local village of interest - with an area
of moorland, and an unspoiled valley.
Locarn has peatland, with rare flora -including
sundew and ossifrage.
Locarn is home to hen harriers and warblers.
The beautiful Carong gorges, close to Locarn, are covered
in woodland with granite formations beneath. The river Blavet runs through, and there are lovely walking trails through
the gorges.
CARHAIX
The town of Carhaix is 10km from Ty
Magor holiday cottage gite.
Carhaix is known as the town in
the country, and has a market town atmosphere.
Entertainment includes an
adventure park,karting, bowling, squash, snooker,golf, concerts, cinema, exhibitions,fishing, canoing, and swimming pool,
horse riding, automaton museum,and walking trails.
There is a wide choice of cafes,
restaurants,creperies, pizzerias, brasseries and McDonalds.
You can buy locally produced foods
and crafts, including local breads, cheeses, art, pottery, and celtic goods being just some of the many choices.
Carhaix is also the venue of an
annual summer festival called the Festival des vieilles charrues, which includes music and acts for all of the family to enjoy.
The 2008 festival will be held 17th
to 20th July.
Carhaix has a tourist information
office.
Carhaix street market is held
on Saturdays.
Carhaix Go-Karting and bowling
Carhaix Adventure park
KERGRIST MOELOU
A fine Gothic church of Notre
Dame and 16th century calvary are situated Kergrist Moelou.(Just 10km from Ty Magor holiday cottage gite
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The church has original sculptures
and gargoyles. There is also a parish enclosure.
With a nature park, and surrounded
by countryside, the village is an excellent choice for walking and sightseeing.
ST NICHOLAS DU PELEM
This is an excellent base for
walking and exploring the other nearby villages. There is a very fine church, lakes, rural museum, and plenty of picturesque
routes for walking, cycling or horse riding.
The Rural Museum has a 1930's classroom. and an exhibition
of fables during the summer season.
Mael-Pestivien
Visit the strange stone known as the "Druid's Chair". It is
thought it could have been used as a sacrificial altar. It bears the traces of a human body and closely guards the secrets
of its past.
According to legend, the Park Ar Men Sul standing stone will
dance for you if you visit it at midday during summer or winter solstice.
HUELGOAT
Huelgoat is a must-visit tourist
site.
Ice-age rocks and boulders tumbled
into the beautiful valley, and created a fantastic landscape.
There are a variety of walking
trails through valley and around the small market town. At the top end of the lake, which sits in the heart of the town,
begins a series of walks through "Arthurian legend" land.
The town itself is small and picturesque.
There are plenty of cafes,restaurants, gift shops, and a tourist centre.
| Huelgoat. close to the B&B, holiday cottage gite |
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| Boulders along the walking routes of Huelgoat, Brittany. |
| Huelgoat, Close to Ty Magor B&B and holiday gite |
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| Watch the world go by at the lake in Huelgoat, Brittany |
Guerledan
Guerledan lake is the largest
lake in Brittany. It is bordered by 3,000 hectares of forestry.
There are:
man-made beaches,
watersports,
canoe/kayak centre,
fishing,
boat trips,
and Guerledan lake is a
wintering ground for birds.
There are many walking trails around the lake.
MORLAIX and MONTS d'AREE
In less than 1 hour from Ty
Magor holiday cottage gite, is the region of Morlaix and the mountain range Monts d'Arree.
Monts d'Aree is a national park,
and is a favourite place for walking and nature watching.
There is also a museum of the wolf,
telling the past history of wolves in the local area.
The town of Morlaix is at the end
of the bay of Morlaix, and has a variety of historic buildings and churches.
A scenic driving route leads from
Morlaix, along the estuary to Carantec which is situated at the mouth of the Baie de Morlaix. Carantec is a pretty
coastal resort, and well worth a visit.
The Morlaix area is rich in interest:
museums, parks and gardens, rural crafts, arts,water sports, and water cruises.
There are plenty of local foods
and drinks to savour, and many are on sale at the local markets, including Breads, honey, cider, cheese, meat, seafood, vegetables and wines.
Bon journée
It is possible to have many interesting
days out close to Ty Magor holiday cottage gite. Whether choosing walking, cycling, sightseeing, fishing, or nature watching,
the local area has plenty to interest our visitors.
Beaches are approximately 1 hour drive from Ty Magor, and the
proximity of the holiday cottage to a route nationale makes exploring the whole of Brittany an easy option.
Côtes-d'Armor Travel Guide
Located in Central West Brittany, Ty Magor
holiday accommodation is in a perfect location for touring Brittany
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