on the border of Normandy, Brittany
and Pays de la Loire
LOCATION
B & B at La Belle Rose, in the quiet hamlet of Le Pont au Bray,
2 kilometres from the village of Landivy, is in the Mayenne
countryside, where it meets with Normandy and Brittany.
It is only 20 minutes from the A84 Autoroute linking the Channel
ports of Cherbourg and Caen with Brittany and the Loire.
The famous landmark of MONT ST MICHEL, with its
ancient monastery, is just 45 minutes away. It is a
must for all tourists to the area to visit, and is steeped in
centuries of history. As well as the Monastery, there are
plenty of gift shops, museums and restaurants to visit.
The walled town of ST MALO and the fabulous Emerald
coastline of Brittany, with its quiet beaches and unspoilt
seaside resorts such as DINARD, is a little further. sandy bays are ideal for a day at the seaside. Also in this area is the town of Cancale, famous for its oysters and other seafood.
Within a short drive away are the beautiful towns of Fougeres
and Mayenne, as well as many other small typically French
towns, steeped in centuries of history. Less than 10 minutes
drive is the town of St Hilaire du Harcouet, which has a large
colourful market every Wednesday. In November every year
the town becomes the setting for the Fair of St Martin, when it
takes on a carnival atmosphere for 4 days. Markets stalls of all
sorts, and a large funfair adorn the town's streets
RELAXATION
For those that want a break from sightseeing, why not relax in a shaded corner of the large gardens, enjoy a cool
drink on the terrace, or perhaps a spot of fishing down at the lake
To the North, are the beaches of the 1944 Normandy landings,
and also the Bayeux Tapestry, celebrating the victory of William
the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
To the South, is the world famous racing circuit at Le Mans. A little further away are the picturesque chateaux and splendour of the Loire Region.
Fougeres
Mayenne
B& B near ST HILAIRE du HARCOUET, Lower Normandy