About the region
The picturesque village of Jugon, lying between Dinan and Lamballe, is an excellent centre for exploring the area, with Dinard, St Malo and Mont St Michel all within an easy drive.
There are also a range of safe sandy beaches within a 30 minutes' drive.
The village has a small weekly market, several restaurants, bars and shops. With a charming bustling main square, there are various shops for all your daily needs and a small market every Friday.
With several restaurants to choose from, what better way to spend a summer’s day than watching the world go by from one the pavement cafes. Larger hypermarkets are a short drive away.
The lake is just a brief walk from the cottages, with a range of sailing and fishing activities. On the edge of the lake is a camp site which has tennis courts and an open air heated swimming pool available for public use during the summer season.
Alongside the lake you can take the scenic path leading to the children's playground and heated swimming pool. The area around the cottage is quiet and you can enjoy many circular walks and cycle routes. Horse ridng and golf are nearby. F
rom our cottage it’s easy to explore the historic towns of Dinan, St Malo, Le Mont St Michel. The mediaeval town of Dinan with the ramparts and old cobbled streets has plenty of shops and restaurants.
Visit the old port and sample the delights of the quayside restaurants. The historic walled city at St Malo and the spectacular Mont St. Michel are also well worth a visit.
Lamballe is only 15 minutes away with the picturesque Equestrian centre ville nearby. Jugon is situated near to the Château de la Hunaudaye, a medieval fortified castle set deep in the forest. Brittany also boasts some of the best long sandy beaches and rocky coves in the whole of France.
The coastline at Pleneuf Val Andre has miles of sandy beaches, safe waters and secluded coves. You can walk the coastal path as far as you like.
Cap Frehel is a picturesque, rugged coastline with sandy beaches.
Dinard, whilst being a beautiful town, has a nice beach at St. Lunaire again sandy and safe for bathing.
Water sports are available, including wind surfing and water skiing. If you prefer to browse round the lively Breton markets, there are large weekly markets in Lamballe and Dinan.
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