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Brittany pre-Christmas breaks at Chateau de Brelidy

admin — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:30:10 +0000

Say sacre bleu to seasonal stress and take a pre-Christmas cruise across the channel to the Château de Brélidy. This 16^th century château has been superbly restored to its former glory and stands on high-ground with commanding views across the undulating rural Brittany countryside.

Set in a small village, this historic gem is teeming with period character as well as modern touches, such as a heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi. The surrounding 70-acre parc contains woodland and two meandering rivers – perfect for relaxing walks. And, for those looking for further French charm, the resorts of Perros-Guirec and Trégastel are close by, as are the cathedral towns of Tréguier, Lannion and Guingamp.

A self-drive, three-night break starts from £252 pp (two sharing) and includes three nights’ accommodation with breakfast and dinner. For stays up to 23 December, a fourth night is free. Call VFB Holidays on 01452 716831 (www.vfbholidays.co.uk)

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Brittany

steve189 — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:53:27 +0000

Situated in the extreme north west of France, the Region of Brittany is known for its scenic villages, towns and picturesque landscapes. Its rugged, indented coastline is littered with small and pretty fishing villages. To the north the region has a rocky landscape and to the south sandy, sun swept beaches. Fishing, farming and tourism are the important sectors of Brittany’s economy and of the three, fishing is probably still the mainstay however, over the last few years and due largely to an influx of British expats buying property, gite and holiday tourism has grown as has the demand for long term lets in Brittany.

Located on the west coast of France, Brittany has a warm, temperate climate. Rainfall occurs regularly (which helps keep its countryside lush green) however sunny and cloudless days are also common.

In the summer months, temperatures in the region can reach 30 degrees Celsius, but remain comfortable compared to parts of France south of the Loire. Brittany generally has a moderate climate during both summer and winter and rain is not uncomfortably common or rare.

Brittany’s most popular summer resorts are on the south coast such as La Baule, Belle Île and the Gulf of Morbihan although the wilder and more exposed north coast also attracts summer tourists.

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Win a driving holiday to France with mirror.co.uk

admin — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:11:41 +0000

Mirror.co.uk have teamed up with PV-holidays.com and Brittany Ferries to giveaway a two-week family driving holiday to Brittany and Vendée in France.

The winners will spend one week at Pierre & Vacances’ Port-Bourgenay self catering holiday village in the Vendée region of France. Located 9km south of Les Sables d’Olonne, this 90-hectare village has a nine-hole golf course, an aquatic centre with three swimming pools, a central lake and a beach accessible on foot.

The second week will be at Pierre & Vacances’ Port du Crouesty holiday village, which boasts a Thalassotherapy spa treatment centre, is in close proximity to the port, has a 18-hole Rhuys-Kerver golf course and a beach where you can go sailing and or take part in some watersports..

The prize also includes standard travel insurance and a return ferry crossing for one car and four passengers with Brittany Ferries.

For more information click here. Competition closes 6pm, 22 August 2008.

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