The Local Area

Local Area

Le Pont Boscher is a peaceful, rural retreat, convenient for both the coast and some beautiful towns and cities. The gites are situated within 2.2 acres of field and orchard with a stream bordering the land. We have a heated outdoor pool with sun terrace. (open end of April to end September).

It's just a 4 minute drive (or 20 minute cycle) into the village of Plenee Jugon where you will find the Boulangerie (for your morning bread and croissants), 2 small supermarkets, a post office, banks and 6 different bars to choose from!

We have mentioned some of the more local attractions however Brittany has many more for those of you wishing to explore this part of rural France which is steeped in history and beauty.

Towns & Cities

Beaches

The Lake

Other Attractions

Beaches The North Brittany coastline is famous for it's stunning coastline. There are some fantastic beaches within 30-40mins drive.
Pleneuf Val Andre This is a classic, upmarket seaside resort with a large expanse of sand and sea with an attractive promenade lined with early 20th century villas. You can walk the coastal path from here to the pretty little fishing port of Dahouet, where the lively quay is lined with bars and restaurants.
	St Jacut Is a pretty little town at the mouth of the estuary. The sandy coves and beaches of the town make for great rock pool fishing and cave exploring. Further round the headland there is the Pointe de Chevet and Rougerais Plage with vast, unspoilt sandy beaches either side. St Lunaire, Longchamp Plage This is one of our boys most favourite beaches. If you head out of St Lunaire towards St Briac and Lancieux you see the dunes on your right hand side and a car park. This beach has a nice balance with a few waves to make it interesting but it is safe, and gently shelving. with soft sand and a promenade with 2 excellent beach cafes selling an amazing selection of food (given the size of the buildings!). back to top
Cap Frehel This protected area is very picturesque. The cliffs are covered in moorland heather and gorse and wild flowers. There is a superb footpath all the way round the two headlands which take in several lovely sandy beaches and coves, a magnificent lighthouse and the spectacular Fort Le Latte, built to help defend the Port of St Malo against the English. back to top
	Erquy This is europe’s main scallop fishing port and the quay is lined with seafood restaurants. There is a big sandy bay in Erquy itself or, you can walk (or drive) the 2kms from the harbour to Cap D’Erquy. It is well worth a stroll along the cliffs of this beautiful nature reserve with it’s pink sandstone cliffs & heather, to the fabulous, unspoilt Lortuais Plage. back to top
The Lake Jugon Les Lac ‘La Petite Citie de Caractere’ A 10 minute drive from the gites brings you to this beautiful little town perched between two wooded hills, by the side of a large 4km lake. There is a pretty little town square which comes alive every Friday with a market in the morning and live music in the summer evenings. The church and some of the buildings date back to the 16th and 17th century. The lake has a foot path all the way round . You can hire canoes, pedalos, rowing boats or sailing dinghies. You can also hire bicycles or go fishing. back to top

Towns & Cities

St Malo
40 minutes drive takes you to the walled city of St Malo. Here you can walk the ramparts or explore inside the walls, ‘Intra Muros’ There is a great selection of restaurants and shops and when you tire of these you can escape to the sandy beaches nearby.

Dinard
This pretty little town is one of France’s oldest traditional seaside resorts. It still retains some of the old traditions with striped bathing tents lining the beach and old fashioned carousel rides for the children. There are plenty of cafes and restaurants to choose from. You can walk the Promenade de clare de Lune which runs along the coast via the Pointe du Moulinet to La Plage de L’Ecluse. From the Pointe you can see the walled city of St Malo across the mouth of the River Rance.

Dinan
We are within 30 minutes of one of Brittany’s most beautiful and popular towns. Dinan is steeped in history and is situated in a stunning position high above the river Rance. The history of Dinan dates back over 1000 years. Much of it’s medieval ramparts still remain as do some stunning half timbered 15th century buildings. There is a good selection of shops and restaurants as well as the old Port of Dinan down on the river itself. There is a fantastic market here on a Thursday and Saturday morning.

Other Attractions

Abbaye de Boquen
Within a 15 minute cycle ride or 30 minute walk from the gites, right in the middle of Boquen Forest is the beautiful Abbaye de Boquen. In 1137 some Cistercian monks from Bégard settled in Boquen. They stayed there until the revolution. At the end of the 17th century the abbey was deserted, looted and demolished. It was only in 1936 that Dom Alexis rebuilt it stone by stone. His aims were to restore the old abbey and to bring back Cistercian monastic life. Now, it is inhabited by the Sisters of Bethlehem, nuns who dedicate their lives solely to God.

Chateau de la Hunaudaye

A castle set in beautiful countryside just a 15 minute drive away. It includes 5 towers which can be climbed and explored, dating back from the 13th and 15th century, all surrounded by a water filled moat.

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