Sights near le Moulin Rault
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Lamballe |
Small medieval town within 12 km with all conveniences. Medieval Hangman’s House has SI (Tourist Office). Visit Haras National - National Equine Stud Farm and Equestrian Center founded in 1825. Free guided tours. Horseback riding and training available. |
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Le Val-Andre |
Nearest beach to mill - 15 minutes from Lamballe - beautiful and accessible. Miles of pristine beaches stretch in either direction |
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Cap Frehel & Fort La Latte |
Breathtaking views and a wonderfully restored 14th C stronghold. Good dining at La Victorine in Frehel proper |
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Chateau de la Hunaudaye |
Picturesque ruins of large 14th C. castle very close to house |
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Le Foret de St. Aubin |
Large forest containing the above chateau. Open to the public for hiking and picnicking |
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Moncontour |
Fortified town/church with good 16th C. glass very near to house. Historic center of British/Bretagne alliance against France. Some medieval walls and historic church in town. |
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Dinard |
Beautiful 19th C Victorian seaside resort with many restaurants and a casino. Great views of St. Malo |
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St. Malo |
Worth a detour - Fort and Ramparts as well as restored 17th century city. Ferries to Southhampton, Channel Islands, etc. Very lively market town with large harbor and great restaurants. |
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Cancale |
Very attractive and scenic seaport town - many good restaurants (try Tri Briez) |
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Dinan |
Worth a detour - Beautiful, well-preserved medieval upper town and picturesque port in lower town. Many good restaurants and cafés in port. |
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Mont St. Michel |
Worth an extensive detour - 10th-14th century, multi-layered cathedral sited on an island. Most visited site in France for tourists and pilgrims so go early in the morning (1 to 1-1/2 hour drive) and spend the day savoring the views and the levels of medieval romanesque and gothic construction. Have an omelette at La Mere Poularde’s |
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Josselin |
Picturesque town featuring a beautiful and well-preserved medieval fortress and a Doll Museum with dolls from the 15th through 20th century |
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Fougeres & Vitre |
Towns with beautifully restored medieval castles (border castles). For a great lunch, try Haut Seve in Fougeres |
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Rennes |
Former capital of Brittany - medieval fortress. Large town with many interesting and historic sights. |
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Lannion & Treguier |
Coastal towns of scenic and cultural interest. Also worth-while is scenic ocean route leading from house to them. |
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Parish Closes |
Fascinating and rare (only about 12 remain) 16th C enclosed churches generally with ossuaries and elaborately decorated calvaries. Very worth the trip (1-2 days) if you have the time. |
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Nantes |
Worth-while two-day trip to Breton capital. Large town with markets, museaums, shopping, etc. |
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GUIDES |
Michellin Green guide to Brittany (Red Guide for restaurants), Blue Guide to France |