Make a holiday rental apartment or villa in Le Faouet, Morbihan, France your home away from home

Deep in the countryside of Brittany lays the town of Le Faouet. Charmingly picturesque, Le Faouet has a very long history, clearly visible in the ancient masonry and beautiful little chapels that adorn the surrounding countryside. A self catering Le Faouet gite is ideal for peaceful family holidays in the French countryside, with a huge amount of countryside to explore on foot, horse back or bicycle.

Things to do on holiday to Le Faouet, France

When you first arrive at your Le Faouet villa, a great way to start your exploration is to visit the Le Faouet Museum, houses in the 17th Century convent. There is a huge amount of information here, displayed superbly making it easy to decipher for both relative experts and those without a clue on French history alike. Paintings of the area are in good supply from throughout the years due to the natural beauty of the area, and many are displayed, giving a fantastic record of change. The two small chapels of Sainte Barbe and Saint Fiacre within the village are the tourist hotspots, as both are exquisitely and elaborately built.

Fishermen will already be familiar with Le Faouet, as it stands upon the banks of the River Elle, one of the best angling rivers in Brittany. Trout and salmon are regularly caught along the Le Faouet beat of the river, with fishing permits readily available within the town.

The whole area, and especially the valley of the River Elle are crossed with paths for walking, cycling and horse riding. These types of holiday are absolutely fantastic in the area, especially when you consider the absolute natural beauty of the Le Faouet area, the fine, rustic cuisine and the plentiful camp sites.

Places to visit on holiday to Le Faouet, France

Ploerdut is a fantastically picturesque village between a wood lined canal and a gushing river, perfect for walking and cycling holidays as well as scenic fishing breaks. There is also a great little golf course on the outskirts of the village.

Langoelan is one of the best places in Morbihan to really get away from it all and enjoy the best of the countryside. Surrounded by thick woodland and rich meadows, Langoelan offers a fantastic rural retreat in the French countryside.

Weather in Le Faouet, France

Conditions in Le Faouet are similar to those of the south coast of England, but a few degrees warmer as a result of the warm waters of the Gulf Stream. During the summer, temperatures can reach up to around 30°C in the middle of the day, with delightfully long, warm evenings most nights. During the winter months, the weather is largely unpredictable, but remains similar to British conditions.

Travel to Le Faouet, France

It could hardly be easier to reach a self catering holiday rental property in Le Faouet. Rennes Airport (ZFL) is the closest to Le Faouet accommodation, receiving fantastically cheap flights from Flybe, Ryanair and British Airways. Of course, if you would prefer to take your car, there are many ferries from the south coast of the UK to the ports of northern Brittany.