Ste Anne d?Auray is Brittany?s most important place of pilgrimage drawing thousands of pilgrims and tourists from all over the world all year round but especially on July 26th for its ?Pardon de Ste Anne? which was attended by Pope John Paul II in 1996.
Between sea and countryside, Ste Anne d?Auray is ideally located to discover the beautiful Golfe du Morbihan.
Environment : Peaceful village, in a cul de sac, 2 km from shops.
PLACES TO VISIT:
Auray. 6 km. Charming little town with beautiful old quarter with delightful 15th and 16th century houses.
La Trinité. 20 km. Sought-after seaside resort, haunt of many world famous sailors and renowned for its sailing and boating events. Its lovely quayside is dotted with numerous seafood restaurants.
Vannes. 20 km. Delightful and lively city with narrow cobbled streets and medieval buildings crammed around its cathedral. Outside the old walled town, the large colourful port shelters many yachts and is the point of departure for scenic boat trips to the Gulf of Morbihan islands.
Carnac. 25 km. Sought-after and lively seaside resort with excellent sandy beaches. Also renowned for its impressive prehistoric standing stones. A wide range of watersport activities are available as well as a good selection of restaurants and bars.
THINGS TO DO:
Golf de Baden, Baden. 13 km. Golf course. 3 holes Par 9 - 535m. 18 holes Par 72 - 5952m. Amidst pine trees and genêts, on the banks of river Auray.
Aquarium du Golfe, Vannes. 20 km. Aquarium. 50 tanks taking you from the Morbihan Gulf to the Red Sea via the Amazon. A refreshing visit for the whole family.
Camors Adventure Forest, Camors. 20 km. Adventure Park/Tree climbing. Set off on an exciting adventure in this hilly, wooded and lakeside setting and try out the monkey, rope and vine bridges high up in the trees. (Adventure course takes 2.5 hours to complete.) Children?s trail with 30 workshops and youth trail with 80 workshops
Jardin aux Papillons, Vannes. 20 km. A fascinating visit to discover hundreds of exotic butterflies which fly freely among luxuriant plants and rare flowers.
FURTHER AFIELD:
Quiberon. 35 km. Stylish seaside resort with attractive beaches on the rocky peninsula of the same name. The windswept eastern side of the peninsula is popular with watersports enthusiasts whilst the sheltered main beach is lined with a variety of bars, cafes and restaurants. Boat crossings to Belle Ile.
Pontivy. 50 km. Quaint market town with both a Napoleonic and medieval quarter overlooked by its fabulous 15th century moated castle. Situated on the banks of the Nantes to Brest Canal, it has a lovely atmosphere and boasts a large variety of restaurants and bars. Don?t miss the market every Monday morning!
Lorient. 50 km. Bustling city with wide boulevards and a vast array of stylish shops, lying on an immense natural harbour protected from the ocean by the isle of Groix. Famous for its fantastic Celtic festival held every August when all Celtic nations meet for a week of music and celebrations. Not to be missed.
Josselin. 55 km. Lovely medieval town on the banks of the tranquil River Oust. The town is overlooked by a magnificent castle, still inhabited but open to the public. The castle also hosts an interesting Doll museum.
HOW TO GET THERE:
Low cost flights from UK to Rennes (95mn), Nantes (1 hr 40).
Ferries to St Malo (2 hr 30), Roscoff (2 hr 45).
Cottage 100m² / Sleeps 7-10
3 Bedrooms - 1 Bathroom
Shared covered and heated pool
Sea 17 km
Style : Semi detached cottage (separated by garage). Enclosed garden with furnished terrace. 2 km from shops. 6 lm from the delightful little town of Auray, 20 km from medieval Vannes on the Morbihan Gulf.
Household information :
No phone
Cot available
Highchair available
Pets welcome
Parking : for 2 vehicles within property grounds. 1 vehicle in garage
Noise : the property has neighbouring houses
Overlooked : house is set on a dead end with only 6 other houses having access to the road.
General information :
Sea: 17 km
Supermarket: 4 km
Shops: 1.5 km
Doctor: 1 km
Town centre: 1.5 km
Tennis: 7 km
Hospital: 7 km
Horse riding: 4 km
Golf: 10 km.
To be paid on site :
Security deposit: 250? cash
Please bring your own linen
Electricity included.