Set just a few kilometres south of the city of Quimper in the Brittany area of France, is the coastal settlement of Le Pouldu. Of the many types of accommodation on offer in this area, it is by far the best option to take a holiday rental cottage in Le Pouldu. Why put up with the noise and hassle of a hotel, when you can dictate the pace of your holiday in Le Pouldu yourself? You will be surrounded by all the mod cons that make life comfortable, and will feel as though you are in a home away from home. There is no better base from which to explore this interesting area of France.
The large sandy beaches which are the main feature of a holiday in le Pouldu offer the chance to try many activities. Windsurfing, sailing, swimming, diving and surfing can all be enjoyed here. If you would prefer to stay dry for a day, then turn inland for a variety of nature walks, hiking trails and cycling tracks. Anglers can take their pick of fresh or salt water fishing, and golfers need not travel far to get a round in before arriving at the nineteenth hole!
One of the many reasons that people choose to take a holiday in Le Pouldu, is that there are a great deal of interesting places to visit whilst there. The megalithic stones of Carnac are just one example, and at only 40km away, make a highly recommended day trip. Other ideas for half or full day trips include the city of Quimper itself, where a special side trip should be made to see its cathedral, the d’Armorique regional park, especially the area around Huelgoat with its fairy tale landscape, and any number of small Breton villages whose origins date back to the medieval period and before.
The weather in this part of France is characterised by warm summers and mild winters. The summer months are by far the best in terms of weather, and therefore also the most popular time in which to book self catering accommodation in Le Pouldu. During this period, expect day time temperatures to be consistently above 20 degrees Celsius, and rainfall to be at a minimum. Of course, it can rain at any time, but the sky soon clears afterwards in this part of the world. The winter months see lows of zero degrees, although averages are around the 9 degree mark.
At just under 100km away, the nearest airport to your holiday rental cottage in Le Pouldu is at Brest (BES). Accepting flights from airline Flybe, connections can be had with airports in the UK such as Birmingham (BHX) and Manchester (MAN). A viable alternative to flying is to drive over and take a ferry. This does add a considerable amount of travel time on, but of course means that you have the use of a car during your holiday in le Pouldu.
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