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Located in a small valley, on the shore of a beautiful 4km-long lake, Jugon-les-Lacs is a picturesque village proudly justifying the designation ‘Petites Cites de Caractere’.
With a charming bustling main square, there are various shops and well stocked supermarket 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.
Discover the joys of rowing, sailing, canoeing or taking out a pedalo on the peaceful lake. A short walk from the cottage, the sailing school offers a wide selection of water sports activities and tuition from 6 years of age. Fishing tuition is also available.
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.
The medieval 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.
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.
Cap Frehel is a beautiful rugged promontory, ideal for coastal path walking.
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 Dinard, Lamballe and Dinan.
For the golf enthusiasts there are a selection of courses nearby.
Activities
- Fishing nearby: Lake Jugon.
- Golf: La Corbinais (12 km).
- Horse riding: Centre Equestre des Grands Fosses, Plelan le Petit (5km).
- Mountain bike hire: Station Sports Nature Jugon.
- Walking: Circuit Arguenon Hunaudaye.
- Watersports: Station Sports Nature Jugon & BZH Wake Park (Dolo).
Useful links:
- Jugon - Office de Tourisme - www.capderquy-valandre.com.
There are several ways to travel:
- By Ferry: St Malo 40 minutes, Caen 2 hours, Cherbourg 2.5 hours - www.brittany-ferries.co.uk
- By Eurotunnel: Approx 6 hours drive - www.eurotunnel.com
- By Air: Nantes - (2 hours), Rennes (1 hour)
- By Train: Lamballe - 20 minutes
