Pontivy is about 20 minutes away by car and is a medieval town set on the banks of the River Blavet. It has an impressive 16th Century Chateau (pictured above) which is open to visitors and has many shops, bars and restaurants set in cobbled streets. The local market here is on Mondays.
Pontivy
Lac de Guerledan
Lac de Guerledan is also 20 minutes away by car. It is a beautiful lake with a small man made beach and a designated swimming area which is excellent for children. There are good facilities for various types of water sports including canoes and pedaloes and there is also a small crazy golf course and children's play area. There are a couple of bars/restaurants for refreshments.
Beaches
Guidel Plage and L'Armor Plage are just a couple of the beautiful stretches of beach within easy reach of Quistinic. Guidel Plage (pictured above) takes approximately 45 minutes drive and the sandy uncrowded beaches provide ample room for all sun worshippers even during the Summer months.
Golf
We have a number of excellent golf courses in the region, set in beautiful locations. For more information and links to golf club websites, please Click Here
Quad Biking and Acrobranching
At Locmalo, just 10 minutes drive away is Parc Pourleth where there are a number of Quad bikes for hire. Available for 1/2 hour or hourly sessions. It is great fun to drive around fields and woods at levels to suit beginners through to the experienced. There are Quad Bikes for children from the age of 6 which are used on a small track. Also on site there is an assault course through the trees suitable for children from 8 years of age.
Markets
There are delightful markets in various locations around the Morbihan area, selling traditional Breton wares, French food (local produce), clothing, jewellery etc. If you would like to know more about when and where you can find these markets
Fishing
Fishing
Brittany is a fantastic location for fishing enthusiasts, with the lakes and rivers having a plentiful supply of Trout, Pike, Carp, Tench, Bream to name but a few. You can buy fishing permits locally for just a day or for the more serious fishermen they can be bought for a two week or annual period.
Poul Fetan
Poul Fetan is in the village of Quistinic some 20 minute drive from our Quistinic. It is a fantastic reconstruction of a 16th Century Breton village, complete with an animal farm.
Parc d'Eau Vive
This attraction is based in the town of Inzinzac-Lochrist and provides lots of fun for adults and children over 8 years of age. You will get to spend 2 hours on the water course learning how to slalom between the entry gates and much more at a cost of 10€50 up to age 12 and 13€ for adults including equipment hire.
Vannes
Originally built 2000 years ago, Vannes is rich in medieval and renaissance history. You can take a guided tour (which can be in English) on a small train through the cobbled streets of the walled city. Vannes has some fantastic restaurants and boutiques and the gardens on the outside of the wall are well worth a visit. And on a sunny day nothing could be pleasanter than sitting at one of the cafes overlooking the harbour with an ice-cream or a cup of coffee and a cake.
Abbaye de Bon-Repos
Quad Biking and Acrobranching
The Abbey of Bon-Repos (which is now in ruins) was founded by viscount Alain III de Rohan in 1184. The legend says that after a tiring day hunting in Quénécan Forest he fell asleep. The Virgin Mary appeared in his sleep, and asked him to found an abbey in that place. Shortly afterwards an act was signed and twelve monks came from Savigny (Manche) to found the abbey. There is a small shop, brocante and restaurant on site all set on the beautiful banks of the Nantes-Brest canal.
In August there is a spectacular son et lumiere, well worth a visit should it coincide with your holiday here!
If not on Sunday mornings there is a bustling market on the opposite bank of the river and a lively cafe/restaurant for you to sit with a coffee (or a beer) whilst you watch the world go by!
