LA LANDELLE, TREBEDAN LOCAL AREA

Trebedan is a small quiet village surrounded by fields, woods & lakes. In the village there is a church and also a cafe bar which doubles as a convenience store, selling fresh bread,cakes etc. They also cook meals which can be collected from the cafe on a Saturday evening. You can also buy a fishing pass if you wish to fish in the local lakes. In nearby villages there is a choice of restaurants including La Blanche Hermine in Plelan Le Petit (8 minutes drive). Here you can experience fine dining at a reasonable price. There is also a good pizza restaurant in Trelivan (5 minutes drive). In the local area there are many other villages offering boulangeries, pharmacies etc. Large supermarkets can be found in Dinan where there is also a large weekly market. In order to get the most out of the area, we suggest that having a car is important. Either bring your own or hire one in France.

The nearest large town is Dinan (15 minutes drive). It is situated on the banks of the Rance, and is the best-preserved medieval town in Brittany. It has the most magnificent 13th century monastery, intact castle & ramparts, tiny narrow streets full of craft shops, and exquisite old houses many of which were built by marine carpenters . Time seems to have slipped over this town without damaging it. You can either explore all the nooks & crannies of the town on foot or catch the miniature train which will take you on a tour of the major sights including the old port which sits in the valley below the old town. It is a leisure port and the quay is the ideal place for a spot of lunch overlooking the river. If you are feeling a bit more adventurous you can catch a boat towards Dinard & St Malo

The picturesque town of Jugon Les Lacs is a short drive away where a path runs all the way round the lake. Sailing boats, windsurfers, canoes, pedalos, as well as bikes can be hired.

Horse riding is also available in Plelan le Petit.

There are many lovely golf courses in the area - for details go to Links Page

Emerald Coast

The Emerald Coast is the name given to the coast around Dinard, Saint Malo and Cancale, in northern Brittany. It was named because of the colour of the sea in the region. It is easily accessible from Trebedan within 30 minutes drive.

The headland at Cap Fréhel is perhaps the highlight, with its dramatic cliffs and setting, and best symbolises the Emerald Coast - rocky headlands and promontories jutting into the sea, and backed by a landscape of gorse and heather.

There are several towns along the coast here - The most popular seaside towns include Cancale, Paramé, Saint-Briac, Saint Lunaire, Lancieux, Saint-Jacut de la Mer, Sables-d'Or-les-Pins and Saint-Cast-le-Guildo.

The broad sandy beaches at Erquy and Val-André are among the most popular, although many others are to be found scattered between the more jagged stretches of coastline.

Explore a coastline packed with quaint fishing villages and welcoming resorts. Visit the walled city of St Malo, one of Brittany’s main towns. Magnificently restored after war time damage, you’ll find a maze of cobbled streets bursting with bustling cafes, restaurants and shops. This lovely walled city, one of Brittany Ferries’ arrival ports, has a magnificent rampart walk with fine views. Follow signs to the city’s magnificent Aquarium on the outskirts.

St Lunaire beach

Fort Du Guesclin

Cap Frehel

Across the River from St Malo the chic Breton seaside resort of Dinard offers sandy beaches, coastal walks and a fine casino.

Cancale

Sample oysters from the enormous beds in Mont-Saint-Michel Bay. See where they grow & explore their history in the Oyster museum. Then sample them or other seafood delights in one of the many excellent restaurants on the quay front. There are also various oyster stalls for you to select the size and type you want to take home.

BRITTANY CUISINE

Brittany is famous for wheat flour crepes, delicate pancakes with wonderful fillings served as a dessert or light meal. Try savoury gallettes using buckwheat flour with a bowl of cider - the region is France’s largest cider producer.

Brittany’s rich fishing grounds ensure gourmet seafood, from ‘coquilles St-Jacques’ made with finest Erquy scallops to ‘cotriade’ (fish stew), and lobster.

There are also numerous restaurants offering you dishes from all regions of France as well as other countries. You will appreciate that the French take their food very seriously.

Other Attractions Within An Hour`s Drive From Trebedan Include:

Rennes
The capital of Brittany since 1561, this city of art and history also holds a wide variety of renowned music and cinematic festivals. Visit Brittany’s parliament building and Basilica Saint-Sauveur.

Mont St Michel

Rocky, cone-shaped islet in the Gulf of Saint-Malo, connected by a causeway with the mainland. It is celebrated for its Benedictine abbey & has small houses and shops on its lowest level. Above these stand the monastic buildings, many of which date from the 13th century and are considered outstanding examples of Gothic architecture. The entire islet is crowned by the abbey church, about 73 m (about 240 ft) above sea level.