Maison Marjolaine is located in a small village in southern Brittany, around a forty-minute drive from Vannes and the incredible Gulf of Morbihan.
The attractive village is home to a boulangerie, butchers and pharmacy whilst there is a children’s playground also within a short walk. The town of Malansac, about 6km by car, features further amenities including a large supermarket. Historic Rochefort-en-Terre (10km) is also a pleasant local town to visit with its museum and château.
There are country walks straight from the village and golf-lovers can enjoy a round on the nine-hole course around 5km away. Just north of Malansac, Parc De Préhistoire De Bretagne is sure to be loved by dinosaur enthusiasts young and old or you may prefer the nearby Moulin Neuf Base de Loisirs offering fishing, kayaking and other watersports (usually open July and August) as well as an Escape Game centre for families with older children.
The capital of Morbihan, Vannes, is such a picturesque place to spend the day. Wander along its attractive Promenade de la Garenne alongside the town’s historic ramparts, look out for concerts taking place at the Jardin des Remparts, explore the medieval lanes and admire beautiful buildings, then soak up the ambience at Place Gambetta by the port. The market on a Wednesday and Saturday morning is a joy to experience and there are also two indoor markets, one with a hall specialising in seasonal seafood products from sea bass, scallops and spider crabs to the famous Gulf of Morbihan oysters.
Pick up a boat tour of the stunning Gulf of Morbihan or take a ferry to the islands Île-aux-Moines and Île-d'Arz, the two largest of the 42 islands across this incredible gulf. Hire bikes to explore charming Île-aux-Moines or set off on foot - Île-d'Arz is especially wonderful for walkers.
Elsewhere in the Gulf of Morbihan, discover wild beaches such as Plage de Bétahon, Plage des Barges and Plage des Granges or seek out the sandy shores at the seaside resort of Damgan, only half an hour by car. The gulf is a paradise for watersport lovers – there’s no better way to admire the landscapes than by canoe or paddle board, whilst there are of course ample fishing opportunities and oyster farms. It’s also a region known for its vast variety of rare birds and wildlife.
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.