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Château de Bonaban |
 
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By road : From Paris to Rennes A11, then from Rennes to Saint-Malo N137, exit at Châteauneuf, follow on to D76 to La Gouesnière. By rail : TGV from Paris-Montparnasse train
station to Rennes (2h10), connexion to
Saint-Malo by TER (Regional Express Train). Taxi service or car rental available
from Saint-Malo train station (St-Malo – La Gouesnière : 12
km). By air : From Paris-Orly to Rennes, Information
on +33 (0)1 00 00 50 50 (Paris)
and +33 (0)2 99 29 60 00 (Rennes). |
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- Saint-Malo : Famous walled city facing the sea. Ramparts from the 13th century. Fine sand beaches. Le Grand Aquarium. Historical museum.
- Cancale : Seafood restaurants serving oysters, mussels, lobsters and other local delicacies. The coastal footpath.
- Dinard : Seaside resort town with its numerous luxurious villas. Take a walk on the « Promenade au clair de lune » along the Bay of the Prieuré. The world’s first Tidal Electric Plant. The sea front Golf of Saint-Briac.
- Dinan : Medieval walled city. Visit the ancestral home of the Dukes of Brittany. Cruises on the river Rance.
- Mont Saint-Michel : one of UNESCO’s world heritage jewels. Its Priory and museums.
- Dol-de-Bretagne : Typical Breton town. The « Cathédraloscope ».
- Combourg : Medieval fortress. The famous author Châteaubriand, the emblematic figure of French Romantism, grew up in the town’s castle.
- The Channel Islands : Day trips to Jersey and Guernesey by ferry from Saint-Malo.
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On the grounds of the château
- A tennis court. A 67 acre park. A fishing pond (bring own fishing equipment)
In La Gouesnière
- Horse riding.
In neighbouring towns
- 3 golf courses – Dinard – Le Tronchet – Dol-de-Bretagne.
- Sea water spa in Saint-Malo and Dinard.
- Possibility to organize a nautical challenge at the Saint-Malo Surf School (Hobby-cat. Sand sailing.Beach-volley. Ski bus…)
- Sea yatching with “ Le Renard”, replica of privateer Surcouf’s ship.
- Cruise on the”Chateaubriand” ship on the river Rance.
- Karting. Kayak. Markets.Casinos in Dinard and Saint-Malo.
Events
- Boat racing Saint-Malo/Pointe à Pitre : “La course du Rhum”.
- International Horse Show in Dinard.
- Dinard British film festival.
- Severals conventions about books : “ Amazing Travellers”. Comics festival : “Quai des Bulles”.
- Rock and Pop music festival : “ La route du Rock”.
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| Saint-Malo | The coast | Mont-Saint-Michel |
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| Dinard | Cancale |
Tour Solidor |
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