Make a holiday rental gite or villa in Fougeres, France your home away from home

The Fougeres area of Brittany is one of quaint fishing villages and charming seaside towns. The region is adorned with long sandy beaches and green rolling hills where outdoor activities of all varieties thrive, as do relaxing beach breaks indulging in the finest of Breton culture and cuisine.

Things to do on holiday to Fougeres, France

The Fougeres coastline is a huge asset for Fougeres holidays, with long sandy beaches that never become crowded, even during the height of summer, as the more famous beaches of St Malo are located just 45minutes along the Breton coast. The beaches are perfect for swimming, sailing and beach fishing. Kite-surfing and windsurfing are also excellent in the region, with lessons and equipment hire available from water sports centres all along the coast.

The edges of the Villecartier Forest fringe on the Fougeres area, with its many miles of walking, horse riding and cycle routes that delve far into the forest. There are a great range of equestrian centres in Fougeres, and bike hire is equally easy. Cycling holidays in the area have become hugely popular, allowing you to tour Fougeres at your own pace, visiting the amazing pre-historic dolmen and stopping in villages like Montours, Parigne and Noyal-sous-Bazouges for a refreshing glass of French wine or a heart Breton meal in one of the many charming restaurants that can be found in almost every village and town in the Fougeres area.

The Parc Floral de Haute Bretagne is a fantastic place to spend a day from a Fougeres holiday rental, with huge botanical gardens surrounding the huge stately home that stands in the centre of the park. When the gardens are in bloom, there are few sights more impressive, although different sections of the gardens bloom at different times of the year.

The famous Breton attractions of Mont St Michel (20 minutes from Fougeres accommodation) and St Malo (45 minutes away) are extremely accessible, and make for almost essential day trips from a Fougeres villa, gite or holiday home.

Places to visit on holiday to Fougeres, France

The town of Fougeres has been dominated by the 9th century castle which still stands proudly as the biggest in the whole of Europe. The town is a beautiful place to wander during the summer months, strolling from huge, elegant fountain to the next, taking in the beautifully colourful Breton houses and ornate statues the town is famed for.

Tremblay is a wonderful rural village just 15km from Fougeres. The beaches and forests are perfectly accessible from Tremblay, and if you are hoping for a relaxing holiday of culture and activity, a holiday rental cottage in Tremblay is an excellent option.

Weather in Fougeres, France

There is a wonderfully mild climate in Fougeres, with no extreme conditions at any time of year. The summer months are beautifully warm, without the searing heat of Southern France. Daily temperatures in Fougeres during July and August usually reach around 25?C, and in the winter, you can expect daily temperatures of between 5 and 10?C.

Cheap flights to Fougeres, France

Fougeres is very easy to reach. There are flights from the UK to Brest (BES) and Dinard (DNR), and the sea ports of St Marlo and Roscoff can both be reached within 45 minutes of a Fougeres apartment.