La Guesnonniere |
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| La Guesnonniere is a rural cottage over 200 years old being built in 1796 by the local Sillard family. Nestling in a small hamlet of approximately 10 cottages and close to the Normandy / Brittany border, it is ideally situated in this tranquil and scenic agricultural area for discovering what Normandy and Brittany has to offer. |
Situated within walking distance of La Guesnonniere is a man made lake where fisherman fish from the Deux Pont de Biards or 2 bridges of les Biards. It is possible to visit the lake but not swim in it. Within 10 minutes drive there is the Parc de Loisirs (http://www.ange-michel-loisirs.com/) which is a water park and fun park in one for all ages with over 30 attractions and all at a very reasonable price. Also within 10 minutes drive is La Mazure (http://www.lamazure.com/) with its various boating and other lake activities. Granville is approximately 30 minutes drive and has beautiful golden sandy beaches and is very popular. It is also possible to visit the Normandy Landing Beaches (http://www.discover-normandy.info/generalinfo_d_day_beaches.htm) with its many attractions and museums and the beaches themselves.
Of course, there is the famous Le Mont Saint Michel (http://www.lemontsaintmichel.info/) where you can visit its many museums and famous Abbey. The views from here are amazing. There are also many trinkit shops and lovely restaurants in which to have Moules Mariniere et frites\\\". The Mont is only 15 to 20 minutes away by car.
Only 10 minutes away is the lovely village of Ducey where one can take a stroll around the shops and post a few postcards back home. There is an old historical Chateau here which is a great backdrop for those portrait photos of the family. There is also a fantastic little restaurant called The Marionette which is highly recommended, serving Pizza, Pasta, Steaks and more. Pizzas can be taken away at lunchtimes. Also close by is the town of St Hillaire de Harcouet (http://www.mangetout-gites.co.uk/localarea/sthilaire.html). Bigger than Ducey it boasts a double spire 19th century church, lots of shops and eating places, free parking in one of its 2 large car parks and, on Wednesdays, there is a large Market well worth having a browse round The town hosts a museum of religious art and is close to the wildlife park at St.Symphorien-des-Monts and the recreational facilities of the Vezin dams on the river Selune.
Only 15 minutes away is the town of Avranches (http://www.ville-avranches.fr/english/tourisme/tourisme_tresors.htm), a much larger town with lots of shoppping and a couple of Museums.
To the south, around 20 minutes drive, there is the town of Fougeres (http://www.ot-fougeres.fr/scripts/site/01_accueil.php?cont_id=1&lg=2). Once a fortified town, it still preserves its massive castle (11th-15th century), with 13 towers around its circuit of walls. The courtyard of the castle is used as an open-air theatre. The town of Fougères boasts the largest medieval castle in Europe in addition to several other historic monuments and beautiful gardens. There is a market here each Saturday morning
It takes only 45 minutes from St Malo port, less than 2 hours from Cherbourg and 1.5 hours from Caen port. Ferries are available all year round. St Malo has a walled section in the town and is a great day out with its scenery and many Bars and Restaurants. La Guesnonniere is only 1 hours drive from Rennes Airport.
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