Places to see in ( Dinard - France )
Places to see in ( Dinard - France )
Walking around Dinard, with its Belle Époque villas and stripy beach tents, is like taking a trip back to the 19th century. The most British of Brittany’s resorts is popular with families who are attracted by its sandy beaches and coastal walks. Nearby St-Briac and St-Lunaire are also worth a visit.
Made popular by British and American visitors in the 19th century, Dinard was France’s top summer resort until the French Riviera took over in the 1930s. The former fishing village attracted wealthy celebrities and businessmen as well as European royalty, some of whom built fabulous villas; there are now more than 400 listed buildings in the town. The tourist office runs guided tours on several themes including ‘the English touch’ and there’s a British film festival in October.
Dinard has several beaches, which range from small coves to long expanses of sand. The jewel in the crown of this Emerald Coast resort is Place de l’Écluse, which is instantly recognisable in season by its rows of stripy tents; from June to September the beach organises gym classes and kids’ clubs and many other activities. The Plage de St-Enogat is the place to go for water sports.
Dinard continues to be an upmarket resort and many well-heeled tourists choose to spend their evenings at the swish casino after spending the day in the thalassotherapy spa. However, the Promenade Clair de Lune, a lovely waterside walk illuminated in July and August, whose palms and lush tropical plants recall the Mediterranean, shows that the best things in life are often free.
The GR34 old customs officer’s path passes through Dinard and a trip on foot to St-Lunaire, a favourite resort of rich Parisians and French film stars, makes an interesting day out. The village has some nice sandy beaches, an 11th-century Romanesque church and the area of Le Décollé offers sweeping views over the coast as far as Cap Fréhel. Keen golfers should head further west again to St-Briac-sur-Mer for its waterside 18-hole course, which is said to be one of Europe’s most beautiful.
Dinard is on the coast of north-eastern Brittany, across the Rance Estuary from Saint-Malo. The origins of Dinard as a fishing village were first pushed aside at the end of the 19th century, when the rich and fashionable of the time built their luxury houses here. Dinard is affected by the warm gulf stream so has an unexpectedly mild climate for the region.
By the end of the 19th century Dinard was considered to be France’s no. 1 seaside resort and was the place to go and be seen by the rich and famous. As a result of its 19th century popularity Dinard now has lots of attractive villas and houses and because of their very individual and eclectic style many of them are protected buildings.France.
There are three pleasant beaches in the town, which are also the starting point for nice walks along the coastline, and there are several other nice sandy beaches nearby. The beaches in the centre of Dinard are the Plage de Saint-Enogat, where you can see the most imposing villas, and the Plage de l'ecluse, which has the most facilities and activities. Just a little further the Plage du Port Blanc has less amenities but tends to be quieter than the more central beaches. If you only have time to head one way out of town along the coast, head east for the views at the end of the headland called Moulinet Point (the eastern end of the plage de l'ecluse). From here you get magnificent views of St Malo across the water. Along the way admire the sumptuous villas built to enjoy the sea views.
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Cycling France Nantes Brest Canal
We would like to thank Kevin, Gaynor, Beth and Jennie for letting us use their home in Fegreac, France in the summer of 2016. We had the most fantastic holiday. Their home sits right on the Nantes-Brest 200 mile canal most of which has a cycle path running on both sides. We saw some amazing wildlife and the scenery was simply stunning. The film does not do it justice. We visited some local places including Rochefort En Terre (breath-taking small French town close by). Whilst there Michelle and Lee aimed to do some training in order to complete a 100km bike ride in the centre of London on their return. This was successfully completed! However, before Lee got the chance to finish this video, Beth’s Dad, Kevin Morris, passed away, unexpectedly. We want to dedicate this film and our memories of it to Kevin. Whilst we didn’t know him, we feel we know exactly what kind of amazing man he was. We feel this because Beth, his daughter, is an absolutely lovely person in all that she says and does. She is loving, caring and supportive at her core, and a beautiful person because of that. Beth could only have turned into the person she is with the guidance, direction and influence of her parents, sister and wider family, undoubtedly with a very strong influence from her Dad. So in Kevin’s daughters, and grandchildren, he himself lives on.
We hope that you recognise places in this film, that will bring back your own memories. Kevin will certainly live on in our hearts with our memories of this amazing home you have created in the most wonderful idyllic place that you were all so kind to let us share. In loving memory of Kevin.
Val & Chona's 2001 European Tour - Drive to the French Riviera
Decisions, decisions....should we take the train or drive. The plan we came up with is to go to places on our way to Rome through the French Riviera and back to Paris via Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Luxembourg and Denmark. If we take the train we will need to commute by cab or bus in each city/town? The train pass is not that cheap either. So we decided to go back to La Defense and get the biggest car we can, a Nissan Micra! Drive to the grocery and fill it up with water, snacks, wine, bread and other necessities and get an atlas (in French... no English maps). ...And the driving trek began...got lost getting out of Paris and ended up in my nemesis, the circle in Arc de Triompe!!! I panicked but Chona calmed me down and coached me to go to the outer lane and get off the first road I can. Whewww! Then we headed down to the French version of Autobahn...and here's how our drive unfolded....
Lac de Guerlédan novembre 2018
En ce début novembre, le lac prend des couleurs automnales et le niveau d'eau est très bas par manque de pluie sur la Bretagne
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Property For Sale in the France: near to Cajarc Midi-Pyrnes
French Property For Sale in Midi-Pyrnes, Lot 46, France - FULL
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This property can be found at
This French property has the following features
+ REF#2659398
+Midi-Pyrnes
+Lot 46
+near to Cajarc
+249000 EUR
+House
+4 bedroom(s)
+facilities: barn
Charming house on beautiful location in hameau, on walking distance of
small pittoresque village on the border of the river Lot, 6 min. from
Cajarc with all amenities, and 10 min. from historic St Cirq Lapopie.
On ground level large garage for 2 cars. Separate entre to two storage
rooms, technical room, and guest room (total surface ca. 45m2) with
access to terrace and garden. On first floor hall, (bed)room/bureau,
bathroom and seperate toilet. Living (ca. 30m2) with woodburner and
authentic details. On second floor 3 bedrooms (10 12 m2, one with
separate entrance), shower room and toilet. Total living space (excl.
garage) appr. 175 m2. Other facilities: barn, originally meant as a
studio/gte, separate terrain of 412m2 beautifully situated on a hill
with free view over the Lot-valley. The house is in very good condition
with excellent insulation. Central heating on oil. Lots of privacy
without being too isolated. Also perfect as a holiday home. Nearest
airports Rodez (1 hour drive) and Toulouse (1,5 hour). Larger cities:
Figeac (25 min.), Cahors (35 min.), Villefranche de Rouergue (30 min.).
Uploaded: 07-06-2012
Driving On The N164 From Loudéac To Plémet, Brittany, France 10th November 2015
Driving along the N164 from 22600 Loudéac to 22210 Plémet (starting from McDonald's restaurant, Parc Triskell, Rue Joseph Gicquel, La Beslière, Rond-Point de l'Europe), Côtes d'Armor, Brittany, France
Videoed on Tuesday, 10th November 2015
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Bretagne, France
French Property For Sale in France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Aude 11
French Property For Sale in Languedoc-Roussillon, Aude 11, France - FULL DESCRIPTION BELOW
This property can be found at
This French property has the following features
+ REF#2724977
+Languedoc-Roussillon
+Aude 11
+575000 EUR
+House
+swimming pool
Large, lively village close to the Canal du Midi with all amenities including restaurant, bakery, 2 small supermarkets, pharmacy, school etc, at 10 minutes from Narbonne and motorway, 25 minutes from beaches and 45 minutes from airports at Carcasonne, Beziers and Perpignan.
Grand maison de Maitre located in the heart of the village, currently run as a chambres d'hotes offering 375 m2 of habitable space over 2 floors comprising 5 en-suite bedrooms and an indoor heated swimming pool, with garage and workshop of 96 m2 and an attic offering further 260 m2 usable space. The house has been renovated using only quality materials and has combined modernity and with a respect for original features.
Ground = Entrance through beautiful ornate original door onto open-plan hall and salon with marble fireplace and original tiled floor + interior swimming pool room; this area has a total floor plan of 99 m2 (swimming pool is heated and includes a counter current swim system) + dining room (with marble fireplace and original tiled floor) and fully fitted kitchen (with upper and lower units, central island, oven, hob, fridge/freezer) of 57 m2 together with light well + garage/studio of 92 m2 with a mezzanine of 18 m2.
1st = Majestic stone staircase with ornate iron balustrade leading to corridor/hallway 17 m2 + bedroom of 29 m2 with shower room (shower, wash hand basin, WC) + bedroom of 29.7 m2 with shower room (shower, wash hand basin and WC) + bedroom of 30 m2 with shower room (shower, wash hand basin and WC) + bedroom of 20.5 m2 with shower room (shower, wash hand basin and WC) + office of 17.6 m2 + bedroom of 52 m2 with magnificent marble fireplace and bathroom of 3.5 m2 (bath, wash hand basin and WC).
2nd = Attic of 260 m2 in very good condition with some rooms and windows already in place and possibility to open up further old windows.
Exterior = Garden of 86 m2 which is private, shaded and a haven of peace.
General = Oil-fired central heating plus 3 working marble fireplaces + house currently run as a 4 star Clvacances Chambres et table d'hotes + annual land tax of 2700 Euros + verbal permission given by the mayor to create a south-west facing roof terrace in the attic (written permission must be obtained prior to works commencing).
Price = 588.000 Euros (Huge maison de Maitre in excellent condition with internal heated swimming pool)
Le Chemin de Fer de Bon Repos
Le Chemin de Fer de Bon Repos - L'avancée des travaux
Le Chemin de Fer de Bon Repos - L'avancée des travaux en août 2016, le point sur les nouveaux matériels reçus et attendus. Les projets de l'association. Le cinquantenaire de la fermeture du réseau Breton
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Driving Through 22390 Bourbriac On The D8, Côtes d'Armor, Brittany, France 29th May 2013
Driving Along Route de Guingamp (D8), Rue de l'Armor (D8), Place du Centre (D8), Rue de Gwas ar Mogn (D8) & Route de Kerien (D8), 22390 Bourbriac, Cotes d'Armor, Brittany, France
Videoed on Wednesday, 29th May 2013
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Property For Sale in the France: near to Northern Lot Midi-P
French Property For Sale in Midi-Pyrnes, Lot 46, France - FULL
DESCRIPTION BELOW
This property can be found at
This French property has the following features
+ REF#2721874
+Midi-Pyrnes
+Lot 46
+near to Northern Lot
+654000 EUR
+House with gite(s)
+8 bedroom(s)
+18th century
+huge barn
+swimming pool
A stunning 18th Century stone built main house, with a separate large
three bedroom house, 2 self contained ground floor studio apartments, a
huge barn for conversion and swimming pool. Situated in the North Lot
(Dept 46), just 3kms from the Dordogne, this is a fantastic location.
The 18th Century principal house comprising of on the ground floor:
Fitted kitchen,large utility room with plumbing for a sink, washing
machine and American 'fridge/freezer. WC, study / office (could be
separate dining room or ground floor bedroom), huge open plan
dining/living Room 69m2 with a brand new 'Charnwood Country 12' wood
burning fire and inglenook fireplace. French Doors to rear of house. A
kitchen door leads to terrace and swimming pool. First Floor - Large
storage room with window (could be a bedroom), huge Master Bedroom with
en-suite shower room, 2nd and 3rd Bedrooms, family bathroom (shower
room), large open plan landing with access to Tower Room and loft
space. The loft space has potential for conversion to 2 or 3 more
bedrooms (subject to relevant permissions). The Tower Room has
potential for conversion to a stunning bedroom or office. The house has
new double glazed wood framed windows to all main living areas
(excluding loft and tower room at present). It also has a brand new
installed (Nov '09) wood pellet powered central heating and hot water
system. The 2nd property is a 3 bedroom house, comprising of on the
ground floor : Huge open plan living dining room and kitchen with brand
new fitted kitchen. First floor - Three double bedrooms, bathroom with
large walk in shower and double sinks plus a separate WC. Outside the
house is a small grassed terrace area for table and chairs right by the
pool. The house is adjoined to the 'pool house' containing the hot
water cylinders for all three properties, and the swimming pool pump
housing and piping. Studio Apartment 1 - A beautifully finished and
appointed studio complete with fitted kitchen with 'fridge/freezer.
full size electric oven and gas hob. Studio Apartment 2 - A smaller
studio apartment also on the ground floor and similarly beautifully
finished and appointed this also has a fitted kitchen with
refrigerator, full size electric oven and gas hob. These two apartments
are built out of one building and both have their own entrance and
terrace area completed with garden tables. The pool is 9 x 5 (1.4m
deep) with Roman steps at one end. It is a salt water pool, and with a
new pump, filters and cleaning robots fitted in 2008. The Barn -
originally a 'chai' built we understand at the same time as the main
house. This building is huge and has a new roof complete with new beams
and roof tiles. It covers 100m2 over 2 levels however at this time is
just one open storage area. The barn has previously been given planning
permission to convert its use to that of a residential dwelling and
planning permission should be granted again subject to usual rules and
permissions. To one side of the barn is a lovely summer kitchen with
built in chimney for a BBQ area and a tiled seating area under a new
tiled roof. A lawned area is laid beside the summer kitchen. The rest
of the land around the main house is laid to lawn and the whole estate
is surrounded by a 2 metre high hedge giving you privacy and security.
The gated entrance also adds to that effect. The properties are
conveniently located at the edge of the village giving you and your
gite guests the opportunity to stroll to the local bars, pizza
restaurant, supermarket & post office, plus the best boulangerie in the
area, (less than 5 minutes each way). In just 10 minutes you can walk
to the local 'plan d'eau'. A village with just over 400 inhabitants
including French, Dutch, English, Australian, Scottish and American and
a few others! A mini united nations - a truly great place to live. The
popular town of Cahors just 40 minutes drive away, with the multitude
of villages, bastides, markets, chteaux, vineyards, caves & rivers and
so much more is all here on the doorstep. The area is now serviced by
Brive / Vallee de la Dordogne airport, with flights to the UK, which is
likely to result in an increase in local prices, although Bergerac is
the closest airport (45 mins). The 'For Sale' price includes all the
furniture and fittings in the three gites (rental properties) - this
includes very high quality wooden furniture and top quality bedding and
bed linen (Marks & Spencers), plus towels. As well as the garden /
terrace furniture for each property.
Uploaded: 07-06-2012