Welcome to La Besnardiere

SAINT-MALO

is a very pleasant beach resort that is often overlooked by holiday makers; the sandy beaches stretch out below the ramparts of the old town and are accessible from the sea facing sides of this historic town. This makes them very convenient for the cafes and restaurants of the overlooking old town. There is a causeway/footpath across to the nearest of the islands uncovered at low tide, and a tide washed swimming pool in easy reach.

There are also two Aquariums in the St Malo area one actually inside the town walls (Le Petit Aquarium D'Intra Muros) and the other on the outskirts of the town called Le Grand Aquarium, La Ville-Jouan, Avenue General Patton, St Malo. This one has the only 360-degree aquarium in Europe , making it possible to experience life below the waves without getting wet. The aim of this aquarium is not only to entertain but also to help to understand the delicate balance of our fragile ecology.

The old town is a bustling place at almost every time of the day, and it is possible to walk all around the ramparts of the town thus getting excellent views of both it and the surrounding port. Largely rebuilt after the devastation wreaked by the retreating forces, it is a monument to the ingenuity of the French in rebuilding in such a way that the new is almost indistinguishable from the old.

Often on summer evenings these streets come alive with the sounds of musicians, puppeteers, & jugglers, playing, singing and dancing on the terraces and outside of the numerous pavement cafes and restaurants.

There are many coastal walks in this area - a must for bird lovers.

CANCALE

is the attractive oyster capital of northern France . This lovely little fishing port on Brittany 's northern coast is famous for its oyster beds, and every year hundreds of tons of these exquisite shellfish are farmed and raised here to be sold to fish markets and restaurants all over the world. The picturesque sea front is brimming with wonderful seafood restaurants.

If you walk along the harbour you can contemplate the menus at the numerous restaurants, or better still go inside one and sample some of the freshly caught delicacies on offer. Cancale's Ferme Marine invites visitors to come and understand the life and ways of oyster farming from the seeding & harvesting to the final delicate enjoyment.

The guided tour takes one hour, which includes a slide show and a visit to the Parcs St Kerber workshops. Also there is an incredible exhibition of thousands of seashells from all over the world, and a film on pearl fishing. Beyond the town are cliff top walks that lead down to tiny often secluded sandy beaches, which are often covered at high tide, but where the local people collect shellfish and prawns in buckets at low water.

These sandy bays are safe for paddling and swimming with numerous rock pools to explore. Further around the coast are more beaches, and not very far west is the lovely town of St Malo .

DINAN

This medieval town with its old houses, streets and ramparts which overlook the Rance is the place to see.

Its market on Thursday is well worth a visit and the créperies and various restaurants at very reasonable prices will definitely keep Dinan in your memories. In particular the port with it's viaduct is a "must see" with all its restaurants with chances to sit outside and enjoy the warm summer sun. The beautiful village of Lehon on the other side of the Rance is something you shouldn't miss. www.dinan-tourisme.com/

Le Mont St. Michel , rocky, cone-shaped islet in northwestern France , in the Gulf of St. Malo , connected by a causeway with the mainland. The islet, celebrated for its Benedictine abbey, has small houses and shops on its lowest level. Above these stand the monastic buildings, many of which date from the 13th century and are considered outstanding examples of Gothic architecture. The entire islet is crowned by the abbey church, about 73m (about 240 ft) above sea level. www.mont-saint-michel-baie.com

Attractions Well known tourist attraction Le Mont St. Michel within 15 minutes drive. Also nearby: reptilarium, aquarium, water park, beaches, parks/gardens, forest with boating lake. Bell foundry at Villedieu les Poelles about 40 minutes drive. Villedieu also has a children-friendly zoo. Bayeux and its tapestry are about 90 minutes away.

Parc de Loisirs L'Ange Michel- www.ange-michel-loisirs.com

Fougeres

www.ot-fougeres.fr

Fougeres boasts four major Supermarkets "Champion"-"Leclerc"-"Carrafore"&"Intermarche" plus a very good shopping center where all is available, from top quality jewelry to clothing, to Antiques, Because Fougeres is a rather large "county town" type town almost anything that you may want can be found here. All the Boulangerie are open on Sunday Mornings often closing at 12:00 noon as are a few grocery shops but not the super markets (see St James) , Market day is Saturday when the farmers come into town, plus you will find excellent Fresh fish stalls, Fresh meat stalls and all the normal clothing stalls etc, bargains will be found it just means searching.

St Brice en Cogles

In St. Brice there is a good selection of shops and restaurants , plus there is a Supermarket "Super U" where it is possible to purchase almost anything. On one Sunday per month (we are told that it is the second Sunday in every month) there is a market held in the center of town Near the main church where it is normally possible to purchase direct from the farmer a lot of local produce, and then there are all the other stalls catering for most tastes. All the Boulangerie are open on Sunday Mornings as are a few grocery shops (see St James).

St James

St James is a small market town just inside the Manche border, between Fougères & Avranches and about 5 Kilometers from Argouges. There is a market here every Monday morning where many things can be purchased. Several restaurants of various prices and menus and interesting small shops including one the famous Saint James Nautical Knitwear, manufactured in the town, see www.saint-james.fr. The large Super U supermarket is the nearest food shop and is open on Sunday mornings as is Shopi supermarkets, as Sunday opening is not common in rural France it is worth making a note.

Argouges

Argouges is a rural community and boasts a Boulangerie, about 5 minutes walk from La Besnardiere, this is open every day except Wednesday, the bread, delicious cakes and pastries are very good indeed. It is a wonderful area for walking, cycling or just relaxing.

Parigne

In Parigne there is a Boulangerie which closes on Wednesdays but is open on Sunday mornings, and a small grocers that is open every day except Mondays, on Sundays it is only open up to noon .

St Hilaire du Harcouet

The market here is every Wednesday morning, and is one of the best in the area, the town itself is worth visiting and is an excellent example of a rural French county town

Pontorson

This small town has a market every Wednesday morning, its worth a visit to top up on fresh supplies

Ducey

Ducey has been called one of the nicest towns in the area, its quite small but pretty, and here the market is every Tuesday morning.

Antrain

This is a town worth visiting, and on Tuesday mornings the local market has much to offer.


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	SAINT-MALO is a very pleasant beach resort that is often overlooked by holiday makers; the sandy beaches stretch out below the ramparts of the old town and are accessible from the sea facing sides of this historic town. This makes them very convenient for the cafes and restaurants of the overlooking old town. There is a causeway/footpath across to the nearest of the islands uncovered at low tide, and a tide washed swimming pool in easy reach. There are also two Aquariums in the St Malo area one actually inside the town walls (Le Petit Aquarium D'Intra Muros) and the other on the outskirts of the town called Le Grand Aquarium, La Ville-Jouan, Avenue General Patton, St Malo. This one has the only 360-degree aquarium in Europe , making it possible to experience life below the waves without getting wet. The aim of this aquarium is not only to entertain but also to help to understand the delicate balance of our fragile ecology. The old town is a bustling place at almost every time of the day, and it is possible to walk all around the ramparts of the town thus getting excellent views of both it and the surrounding port. Largely rebuilt after the devastation wreaked by the retreating forces, it is a monument to the ingenuity of the French in rebuilding in such a way that the new is almost indistinguishable from the old. Often on summer evenings these streets come alive with the sounds of musicians, puppeteers, & jugglers, playing, singing and dancing on the terraces and outside of the numerous pavement cafes and restaurants. There are many coastal walks in this area - a must for bird lovers. CANCALE is the attractive oyster capital of northern France . This lovely little fishing port on Brittany 's northern coast is famous for its oyster beds, and every year hundreds of tons of these exquisite shellfish are farmed and raised here to be sold to fish markets and restaurants all over the world. The picturesque sea front is brimming with wonderful seafood restaurants. If you walk along the harbour you can contemplate the menus at the numerous restaurants, or better still go inside one and sample some of the freshly caught delicacies on offer. Cancale's Ferme Marine invites visitors to come and understand the life and ways of oyster farming from the seeding & harvesting to the final delicate enjoyment. The guided tour takes one hour, which includes a slide show and a visit to the Parcs St Kerber workshops. Also there is an incredible exhibition of thousands of seashells from all over the world, and a film on pearl fishing. Beyond the town are cliff top walks that lead down to tiny often secluded sandy beaches, which are often covered at high tide, but where the local people collect shellfish and prawns in buckets at low water. These sandy bays are safe for paddling and swimming with numerous rock pools to explore. Further around the coast are more beaches, and not very far west is the lovely town of St Malo . DINAN This medieval town with its old houses, streets and ramparts which overlook the Rance is the place to see. Its market on Thursday is well worth a visit and the créperies and various restaurants at very reasonable prices will definitely keep Dinan in your memories. In particular the port with it's viaduct is a "must see" with all its restaurants with chances to sit outside and enjoy the warm summer sun. The beautiful village of Lehon on the other side of the Rance is something you shouldn't miss. www.dinan-tourisme.com/ Le Mont St. Michel , rocky, cone-shaped islet in northwestern France , in the Gulf of St. Malo , connected by a causeway with the mainland. The islet, celebrated for its Benedictine abbey, has small houses and shops on its lowest level. Above these stand the monastic buildings, many of which date from the 13th century and are considered outstanding examples of Gothic architecture. The entire islet is crowned by the abbey church, about 73m (about 240 ft) above sea level. www.mont-saint-michel-baie.com Attractions Well known tourist attraction Le Mont St. Michel within 15 minutes drive. Also nearby: reptilarium, aquarium, water park, beaches, parks/gardens, forest with boating lake. Bell foundry at Villedieu les Poelles about 40 minutes drive. Villedieu also has a children-friendly zoo. Bayeux and its tapestry are about 90 minutes away. Parc de Loisirs L'Ange Michel- www.ange-michel-loisirs.com Fougeres www.ot-fougeres.fr Fougeres boasts four major Supermarkets "Champion"-"Leclerc"-"Carrafore"&"Intermarche" plus a very good shopping center where all is available, from top quality jewelry to clothing, to Antiques, Because Fougeres is a rather large "county town" type town almost anything that you may want can be found here. All the Boulangerie are open on Sunday Mornings often closing at 12:00 noon as are a few grocery shops but not the super markets (see St James) , Market day is Saturday when the farmers come into town, plus you will find excellent Fresh fish stalls, Fresh meat stalls and all the normal clothing stalls etc, bargains will be found it just means searching. St Brice en Cogles In St. Brice there is a good selection of shops and restaurants , plus there is a Supermarket "Super U" where it is possible to purchase almost anything. On one Sunday per month (we are told that it is the second Sunday in every month) there is a market held in the center of town Near the main church where it is normally possible to purchase direct from the farmer a lot of local produce, and then there are all the other stalls catering for most tastes. All the Boulangerie are open on Sunday Mornings as are a few grocery shops (see St James). St James St James is a small market town just inside the Manche border, between Fougères & Avranches and about 5 Kilometers from Argouges. There is a market here every Monday morning where many things can be purchased. Several restaurants of various prices and menus and interesting small shops including one the famous Saint James Nautical Knitwear, manufactured in the town, see www.saint-james.fr. The large Super U supermarket is the nearest food shop and is open on Sunday mornings as is Shopi supermarkets, as Sunday opening is not common in rural France it is worth making a note. Argouges Argouges is a rural community and boasts a Boulangerie, about 5 minutes walk from La Besnardiere, this is open every day except Wednesday, the bread, delicious cakes and pastries are very good indeed. It is a wonderful area for walking, cycling or just relaxing. Parigne In Parigne there is a Boulangerie which closes on Wednesdays but is open on Sunday mornings, and a small grocers that is open every day except Mondays, on Sundays it is only open up to noon . St Hilaire du Harcouet The market here is every Wednesday morning, and is one of the best in the area, the town itself is worth visiting and is an excellent example of a rural French county town Pontorson This small town has a market every Wednesday morning, its worth a visit to top up on fresh supplies Ducey Ducey has been called one of the nicest towns in the area, its quite small but pretty, and here the market is every Tuesday morning. Antrain This is a town worth visiting, and on Tuesday mornings the local market has much to offer.
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