Belle-Isle-en-Terre is one of Brittany’s prettiest towns in a beautiful riverside location on the River Guer. The typical Breton stone and slate houses are covered in blooms during the summer months. Although quite small, the town has sufficient local amenities to meet the needs of most guests staying in a self-catering cottage in Belle-Isle-en-Terre. It also has two historic churches, a fountain and a couple of chateaux in the area.
Walking and Cycling
The area around Belle-Isle-en-Terre is perfect for walking and cycling between the small towns or strolling beside the river. The Valley of the Paper Mills, the grave of aviator Maurice Nogues and the fountain trail offer plenty of local history. The area is perfect for scenic drives and is ideal for nature-lovers.
Markets
Most towns in Brittany have weekly markets which sell fresh seasonal produce, meat, cheese, plants, fresh roast chickens and other household essentials. Belle-Isle-en-Terre has a lively market on Wednesdays and Lannion has a market on Thursdays.
Visit the Lakes
The area has various lakes where visitors can enjoy sailing, fishing, swimming, boating and other pursuits. Horse riding and golf is also widely available around your holiday home in Belle-Isle-en-Terre.
Pink Granite Coast
The well-known pink granite coast is just 26km from Belle-Isle-en-Terre and is outstanding for its natural beauty. The sandy beaches stretch for 30km with rockpools, fine sands, stunning seascapes and a coastal footpath. The coast is dotted with picturesque villages such as Lannion and Treguier which make a perfect day out.
Concarneau
This large fishing port, about 105km southwest of your holiday rental in Belle-Isle-en-Terre is typical of many small towns along the coast of Brittany. Visit the fish market in town or cross the old drawbridge to the Ville Close (Old Town) on a rocky island just offshore. The main street is lined with historic buildings. Take a stroll around the 17th century defensive ramparts or pay a visit to the fascinating Fishing Museum.
Morlaix
Morlaix is one of the many delightful towns on the northern coast of Brittany. It has a pink granite viaduct which crosses the valley above the town. It has half-timbered houses lining the medieval streets. The town museum is in the Jacobin Convent where Mary Queen of Scots spent the night in 1548. Admire the luxury yachts in the bay and the Chateau du Taureau on its own small island.
Belle-Isle-en-Terre has a similar climate to southwest England with sunny summers averaging 20°C (68° F) and mild wet winters with daytime highs of around 9° C (48°F). From October to March showers can be frequent and heavy. Frost and snow are very rare.
The nearest airports to holiday homes in Belle-Isle-en-Terre are the St Brieuc (SBK) Airport which is 40km away, and the Brest (BES) Airport which is 76km away. Ryanair and Flybe both provide regular cheap flights to Brest. Ferries also sail to Roscoff and St Malo for those wanting to bring their own car to Brittany.
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