Attractions & Activities

Just a short drive away there are lots of attractions for children and adults alike. For a longer day trip, there is a wide range of theme parks and tourist attractions throughout Brittany.

For those interested in history and archaeology there are world-class archaeological sites such as Carnac - well worth a day trip from Les Cerisiers, and a host of Medieval villages. For ornithologists and lovers of rugged countryside, the cliffs of the Emerald Coast are only half an hour’s drive away. If your interests include sampling the local cider, we have a cider farm just down the road, (with pick your own raspberries and strawberries in Summer!).

Here’s just a small selection of what this part of Brittany has to offer. Those attractions that have a website have a link below, but you’ll find a folder with lots of leaflets for a wide range of tourist attractions and things to do in your welcome pack at Les Cerisiers.

Swimming and theme parks:

Aquabaie - an indoor and outdoor heated pool swimming complex which the kids will love - the biggest swimming complex in Brittany (half hour drive) .

Armoripark - Kids theme park with heated pools, pedal karts, mini golf & bowling, bouncy castles, boats etc. (1 hour drive)

Aquarium:

The Grand Aquarium Saint-Malo - houses an impressive collection of fish and marine creatures. The highlights are a 360 degree all-round viewing tank where you’re surrounded by sharks and sea turtles, and the ‘Nautibus’ submarine ride. (40 minutes drive)

Zoos and animal attractions:

La Bourbansais - A zoo, chateau, bird of prey centre and hunting hound kennels and demonstrations all in one visit! There’s something for everyone here - a great day out for all the family. We particularly liked the baby lion born in 2007. (45 minutes drive)

Zoo de Champrepus - A beautifully landscaped zoo allowing the aminals to live in natural settings. (1.5 hours drive)

Alligator Bay - A great day trip if you’re into turtles, crocodiles, alligators and other reptiles. On the road to Le Mont Saint Michel, so could be combined with a visit to offer something for all the family! (1.5 hours drive)

Chateaux:

Chateau de la Hunaudaye - A partially ruined moated chateau dating back to 1220. Great to explore, with activities and exhibitions throughout the year. (20 minutes drive)

Chateau de Dinan - A 14th Century stronghold, still with the city walls around the old town intact. Museum and lots of ramparts, towers and underground crypts to explore.

Chateau de Hac - A 15th Century fairytale chateau - furnished with four-poster beds, tapestries and stained glass windows. Medieval knot garden and Rennaissance walk. (45 mins drive)

Le Fort La Latte - A pink sandstone castle on a coastal promentory. The 14th Century towers, drawbridges and dungeons can still be explored intact. Various movies have been filmed there including ‘Vikings’ with Kirk Douglas. (1 hour’s drive)

Impressive larger Chateaux can be visited at Combourg and Josselin, both within easy reach.

Gardens:

Les Jardins du Montmarin - An 18th Century French formal garden and 19th Centrury romantic garden with lawns, borders and rockery. 40 minutes drive

Golf:

Golf de Tremereuc - is one of our nearest golf courses, just 40 minutes away on the road to Dinard. A picturesque 9 hole Par 35 course of 3193 metres. Suitable for beginners and more experienced players.

45 minutes away is an 18 hole, Par 73 course of 6615 yards at Dol-de-Bretagne, set in wooded parkland bordering natural lakes, in the grounds of a 16th Century Chateau. A more technical course, but suitable for golfers of all abilities.

There are a number of courses outside Rennes, around 50 minutes drive away.

In all, there are 21 golf courses in Brittany which will suit golfers of all abilities. For full details of all courses please visit the Brittany Tourism website.

Cider Farm:

Cidre Fermier Kerloick - There is a cider farm only five minutes drive from Les Cerisiers, where you can sample and buy different styles of cider and cider-based products. You can’t get much more local than that!

Museums:

Many of the local Chateaux have small mueums. In addition:

At Lehon, on the outskirts of Dinan, you’ll find the Musee 39-45 housing a collection dedicated to the Second World War. 20 mins drive.

Next to the railway station in Dinan is the Musee du Rail - a must for railway enthusiasts, with extensive collection of railway memorabilia and models. 25 mins drive.

Planetaruim:

Planetarium de Bretagne - voyage through space in one of the largest planetarium domes in Europe - (1hr 20 mins drive)