Bon Repos

  The Abbey of Bon Repos is a very popular tourist site set as it is in the heart of the beautiful rural countryside of central Brittany. The Abbey which dates from the 12th century was built by Cistercian Monks. There have been numerous rebuilds throughout the centuries but it was destroyed during the revolution. The Abbey is currently undergoing restoration once more and makes an interesting focal point for the visitor to the area. Once a year it is host to the Son et Lumiere, a spectacular show with hundreds of participants, about the history of the Bretons, however the commentary is in French and there are no English explanations.

Guerledan

  Lake Guerledan situated in the heart of central Brittany is one of the most beautiful tourist attractions of the area. There are facilities for a wide range of water sports including; canoeing, sailing, fishing, waterskiing or simply taking in the sunshine on the shores of the lake. Its possible to tour the lake on one of the cruise boats leaving from Anse de Sordan or Beau Rivage and in summer evenings dinner cruises are available. There are a number of sites around the lake including parking. Leave the car and walk around the lake to take in the breathtaking views.

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