locality

Locality

Kerslaven is conveniently situated to explore the whole of the Brittany Coast and the Golfe du Morbihan. The longhouse is set amongst orchards and corn fields between the villages of La Chapelle Neuve and Plumelin. Both villages have small shops where you can buy basic necessities and the all important French bread and croissants! The nearest market towns are Locmine and Baud where there are supermarkets and a good selection of bars, cafes, creperies and restaurants.		Plumelin
	Local activities include cycling, horse-riding, canoeing, wind-surfing, sailing and fishing. There are several good golf courses in the Morbihan region including Ploemeur, Queven, Auray, Ploemel, Sauzon.
St. Goustan A beautiful historic port, set on the River d'Auray below the town of Auray. Along the riverside is an array of cafes and bars providing the delights of French cuisine. Well worth a visit.
	La Trinite-sur-mer This lovely town sits on the mouth of the River de Crach. It boasts a large marina, several bars and cafes and shops. A very popular place if you like boats.
Josselin A picturesque medieval town that sits on the River Oust. There is a stunning, large 14^th century chateau which opens to the public throughout the Spring and Summer. The town centre square is lined with 16^th century houses and at its heart is the Basillique Notre Dame du Roncier which dates back to the 12^th century. Bastille Day, 12^th July, is the town's Medieval Festival when the towns' folk dress up in medieval costume.
	Quiberon Set on the Cote Sauvage, this town lies at the end of a 14km peninsula. It has beautiful sandy beaches along the eastern side and to the west the wild, rocky coastline is swept by the enormous seas of the Atlantic. There is a large selection of bars, restaurants and shops in the town centre. There is also a ferry port for regular crossings to the islands of Belle Ile, Ile d'Houat and Ile de Hoedic.
Pontivy Twinned with Tavistock in Devon, this lovely town is situated by the River Blavet. Its centre has a host of shops and in the old part of the town there are narrow back streets with buildings dating back to medieval times. Pontivy also has a small chateau - Chateau des Ducs de Rohan - which lies to the north of the town.
Carnac Carnac is home to an amazing megalithic site, consisting of rows of upright standing stones called menhirs. The meaning of the site is still a mystery although there are several theories to its purpose. Carnac itself is an attractive old village and seaside resort with walks along the coast to St. Colomban beach and beyond.	Vannes The gateway to the Golfe du Morbihan and its lovely islands. The medieval heart of the town, built around a cathedral, is a maze of narrow streets filled with shops. To the south of the centre is the Port de Plaisance that flows out into the Golfe du Morbihan. To the east is a section of the old town's ramparts overlooking stunning gardens and the Old Laundary houses.