Le Corroi is situated in the countryside and yet not far from the highway for easy access
to attractions, beaches and shops. Our local village, Buleon, is just a couple minutes drive
away where the local tabac, restaurant, and shops selling local produce can be found.
The beautiful medievel town of Josselin is just 10 minutes drive away.
Here you can view the fantastic chateau situated on the Nantes-Brest canal. Tabacs, pavements restaurants and abundant shops are aplenty in this historical town.
Just 30 minutes drive away are the south coastal beaches and ports which are reminiscent of the cornish coast. La Trinite-sur-Mer has the best sailing waters, Quiberon is renowned for its sea water therapy centres & regattas and yet just a stones throw away, facing west is the Cote Sauvage, the wild coast.
The mysterious standing stones - four thousand of them - dolmens, and mounds were erected during Neolithic times, between 5000 & 2000 years BC in the town of Carnac.
Carnac Plage also happens to be a popular seaside resort therefore providing a good day out for all the family.
On the north coast, between Trebeurden & Perros-Guirec lies the extremely beautiful pink granite coast with rocks ranging in colour from coarse grained pink to a fine grained orange beige. A sight not to be missed. Close by is the old historical town of Dinan.
Half timbered houses, ramparts, & churches line the narrow streets amongst the many shops and restaurants. The second largest forest in Brittany - Lanouee Foret, is just 10 - 15 minutes away for enthusiastic walkers and cyclists to explore the many paths.
Broceliande conjures up the mysteries and magic of Arthurian legends. It is believed that the remains of Merlin lie in the megalithic monument in the Paimpont Forest. Seven thousand hectacres of this forest and the surrounding area attract many for its tranquility, beauty, castles and abbeys. Ideal for packing a picnic and chilling out under its canopy.
Just 15 mins drive from the gites is Lac au Duc at Ploermel. This complex is a big hit with families during the summer months. Comprising of a small man made beach, a separate outside pool with slide, restaurant/bar, small park, tennis courts, 9 hole golf course, water sports, boating etc., there is plenty to do for all the family. If you feel enthusiastic enough you can cycle or walk around the lake or follow the voie verte (green road for walkers and cyclists only). The town of Ploermel has many bars, restaurants, and shops and combined with a visit to the lake will ensure a good day out for all.
Golf, watersports, walks, cycle paths, fishing are amongst many activities to be found within an hours drive of our gites. Information and pamphlets of zoos, dinosaur parks, animal farms, water parks etc for young children are provided in the gites. We are always on hand to recommend or pass on our knowledge of the area.
If you want to know more or to enquire about specific dates please either phone Chris or Caroline on 0033 297 753 594 or email cheadfr@msn.com