Places to see - things to do in the area
The Mill is set within the heart of the Blavet Valley which contains the Nantes to Brest canal. A soft warm climate, with some long hot days in the summer ideal for walking, cycling, outdoor sports and water activities. The nearest beaches are Carnac and Quiberon approx 1 hour's drive. There are lots of places of interest with many "Petites Cities de Caractiere" all within driving distance of the Mill.
Guermeur is a rural location but within 5 minutes drive you have two villages (Guern or Melrand) both with bars, restaurants, local bakeries and a village general store. The closest main town is Pontivy (approx 10 minutes drive) for excellent shopping facilities, numerous bars and restaurants, a chateau to explore or just a walk along the river.
The market town of Josselin (approx 45 minutes drive) boasts the best Saturday market in the area, which takes over the entire town and afterwards you can relax in one of the many restaurants with a glass of wine and an excellent lunch. The town also includes an enormous chateau well worth exploring. The pretty town of Rochefort-en-Terre is also well worth a day's excursion - this village wins the best floral display every year and has many historical buildings, bars, restaurants and local artisans. Or you can try the port of Vannes with it's medieval ramparts, old cobbled streets and of course bars & restaurants! Here are some pictures of just a few places of interest that are well worth a visit .......
The Medieval Ramparts of the old walled city of Vannes
The Medieval castle at Vannes with it's well kept gardens. Sometimes you can catch an open air concert in the summer.
Shopping within the walled city of Vannes
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The village of St Nicolas-des-Eaux a short 5 minute drive takes you to the River Blavet with all it's pedaloes, canoeing, kayaking, fishing or just for a stroll along the riverbank. Then why not relax with a glass of wine in one of the bars or have lunch in the local creperie (crepes both savoury and sweet are a local dish in Brittany and are very popular).
One of the walks along the Blavet River at St Nicolas-des-Eaux
Market day at Josselin. The whole town is taken over by the market selling fresh local produce then afterwards perhaps lunch at one of the many bars and restaurants.
The Chateau at Josselin nestled along the banks of the river Blavet. You can also hire pedaloes here to explore the river at a more leisurely pace.
The pretty town of Rochefort-en-Terre which wins best floral display every year. Well worth a day's excursion for its architecture, shops and local artisans and of course a long leisurely lunch!
One of the bays of Quiberon. Approx 1 hour's drive takes you to the regions beautiful beaches. Some are very secluded but if you like more facilities there are beaches next to the town and also windsurfing and kite surfing for those who like more activity.
The seaside town of Trinitie-sur-mer with lots of bars and restaurants and again some of the regions lovely beaches.
The ancient megalithes at Carnac. Dated around the time of Stonehenge well worth a visit on the way back from the beach at Carnac.
