Le Cocon sits in a marvellous spot in the heart of the charming Cotes D'Armor area of the Brittany region. Located within walking distance to the picturesque village of Langourla, the cottage is perfectly situated as a springboard for days out: everything you could possibly want is within an hour's drive. For those who fancy some relaxation by the sea, there are beautiful beaches such as Dinard, Erquy and Binic. Moreover, there are many walking paths along the Emerald coast as well as plenty of sight-seeing opportunities due to the abundance of historical villages and towns.
Less than a 5-minute drive away is Saint Launeuc, which boasts three restaurants (one offering a la carte menu with seasonal, locally sourced produce and an excellent wine list!), a creperie and a small bistro. This village is surrounded by large forested area of 2,200 hectares where one can do horse riding, biking, fishing or hunting excursions all of which can be booked through a fantastic local hotel mixing modern and traditional style. Alternatively, the owner would be delighted to make the enquiries and bookings on your behalf.
The nearest large town is Merdrignac (12km) where you will find a large supermarket, petrol station, restaurants, bars and a traditional market every Wednesday morning. There are many other lively local markets on every week such as Broons (12km, Wednesday morning) and Dinan (33km, Thursdays). This is an interesting medieval city where you can easily pass a full day admiring its beautiful cobble streets, the stunning port and enjoy several bars and restaurants.
Le Cocon also has several train links to the French capital, including the following options:
- Broons (15-minute drive with free parking), fast train reaches Paris in 2.5 hours
- Lamballe (20-minute drive with free parking), train reaches Paris in 3 hours
- Rennes (45-minute drive or a 30-minute train from Broons), train reaches Paris in 1 hour 45 minutes.
Futher places which are also well worth a visit include the historical town of Moncontour which will host the "Fete Medievale" in August 2017, a sight to see.
Finally, vintage shopping and flea market lovers will be spoilt for choice: feel free to ask for recommendations to the lovely owner, who will also be happy to take you on a tour of her favourite hidden gems!
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.
