The nearby town of Val Couesnon (6-minute drive) is the closest port of call when it comes to supermarkets, shops, and local restaurants. But the immediate vicinity of the villa is also not short of attractions.
In the beautiful town of Saint-Brice-en-Cogles (12-minute drive) almost every house and castle is built from the region’s local granite. Be sure to check out Château du Rocher-Portail, an early 17th century castle of substantial architectural interest thanks to its Renaissance gallery, central courtyard and lakeside setting.
Despite Maison La Tronçonnais' countryside setting, famous locales and beaches are not far away. The stunning Mont-Saint-Michel (21-minute drive) is close at hand. This majestic island topped by a sky-scraping abbey is one of Europe’s most renown sights. Set in a bay shared by Normandy and Brittany, this staggeringly beautiful location is a must-visit.
The historical port city of Saint Malo (49-minute drive), known as the Corsair City and the setting for the novel and Netflix series “All the Light We Cannot See”, is a historical gem enjoying a privileged position on a rocky peninsula. This walled city is dominated by an impressive castle and the enchanting “Intra Muros” route which you can take around the ramparts of the old town.
Along with this stretch of coastline’s many beaches, there’s also the Saint Malo’s thermal baths and in the sports harbour of Saint Malo itself you’ll find all manner of water-based activities: sailing, jet skiing, kitesurfing, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding and scuba diving.
The Region
Brittany is famed chiefly for its beaches, and with so much coastline to explore it’s certainly one of the best reasons to visit the region. But there’s more to Brittany than sun, sea and sand, and while a good chunk of our villas and chateaux in Brittany are found next to the coast the ones further inland are just as tempting.
