Countryside of Brocéliande

Countryside of Brocéliande  Tourist offices  Town halls

To the south is the legendary forest of Brocéliande, where the wizard Merlin lived, and still today it has a mystical atmosphere. To the north of Redon is the confluence of the two most important rivers in Brittany and historical site of the first victory of the Brittany people over the franks... To the east is the gulf of Morbihan, incontestably one of the most beautiful parts of Brittany, changing with the tides, seasons and the weather. You enter so in this green and hilly countryside with its many chapels, small manor houses, and villages of schist or granite according to the nature of the land. Many towns of character and towns in bloom with many lanes and alleyways between gothic and renaissance buildings and overlooking hills of yellow broom and heathland of purple heather. The producers of local specialities will warmly welcome you and invite you to discover unforgettable food and drink: pancakes made from black flour, gingerbread, honey, cider, wild boar, free range poultry, home made beer, local alcohols, breads and chestnut cake. All can be found in our 'marchés de la nature' which are markets which sell naturally produced goods. Rich in traditions, this, our land has kept its taste for festivals. Here, any excuse is used for singing and dancing in the traditional Brittany way. You will be invited without hesitation, because all that counts is sharing and friendship. There are many sporting activities available. Walking is very popular, abundant nature trails, and unusual places which are rich in legends and history. This region scattered with waterways, streams and rivers offers fishermen abundant fishing of pike, perch, trout, and carp... Water sports, mountain biking, horse riding, golf, boat rental are all available to enhance your stay.