The Breton countryside is full of small hamlets with low houses of stone to the delight of the English . This is one I know particularly well and is located in the town of St Seglins in Ille et Vilaine . This is the hamlet of La Hayais.

It seems to have retained its old frame with a "street" and its main few houses that swarm around. If I am interested as much in this village is a family decided to renovate. And each house has found its owner has worked over the years to restore its former glory. And it's true they do not fail to charm the little houses with flowers.

Over time some new owners, outside the family, came to their turn. There are still some dilapidated houses to be renovated, but the scope of work may give pause.

The hamlet is inhabited all year by a few people but there are second homes. The average age is quite high but fortunately solidarity takes precedence and the most valid assistance to those who are more difficult to move. Some traders still pass, baker, grocer and the butcher when he orders.

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Hotel City Redon

The city average of 10,545 souls, attached to the Ille et Vilaine is located at the crossroads of three departments: the Ille et Vilaine, the Loire Atlantique and Morbihan .

It is famous in the region for its salt and is bounded by the rivers of La Vilaine and Oust. Chapels, castles and mansions are, excuse me little of the heritage of Redon .

The port area is very picturesque and beautiful preserves relics of the past history: salt warehouses 17th century houses owner, castle and tower Mail Richelieu.

A Redon water is omnipresent: the Vilaine, Canal Nantes to Brest waterway taken by boats to reach the sea and certainly not the most pleasant of La Vilaine floods that inundate the marshes.

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I will do something not very nice, once will not hurt, because I will make you salivate by talking of the Season restaurant in St Gregory , a small town on the outskirts of Rennes.

As part of a magnificent farmhouse tastefully renovated in a simple and modern style, with a landscaped garden, Mr and Mrs Etcheverry the two young owners of the restaurant will welcome you with a smile. All staff in their image, young and friendly.

The three dining rooms are modern, with comfortable chairs black, abstract paintings adorn the walls, the tables are decorated with vases where flowers are totally submerged. J'adoooore!

And the kitchen, how to share the wonderful flavors? Everything is refined in the presentation and food preparation. The leader, Mr. Etcheverry himself, is starred Michelin which sets the standard in this area. It only prepares fresh and speak lovingly of his craft.

Of course the wine is no exception. I recently had the opportunity to taste the champagne he had praised me and who am big fan of this drink is my guilty pleasure, I found a golden champagne with fine bubbles and exquisite taste.

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Proudly on its rocky outcrop, the medieval castle of Vitre day as a gentle giant of the old town.

Nestled against her side comforting, the cobbled streets are adorned with magnificent medieval mansions. Their blue slate roofs, carved by hand using traditional methods, glow in the sun.
It is nice to walk the narrow streets where you can admire old shops and eat in nice restaurants.

I personally find a lot of charm to the small station back. It would not be surprised to see a surge in travelers carrying their suitcases boater wicker or pretty ladies with umbrella holding hands in a boy sailor suit, as in the heyday.

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Located 48 km from Rennes the pretty town of Fougeres offers a nice getaway. Its imposing castle fortress houses a museum of the shoe is in perfect condition and is the jewel of the medieval quarter. The names of streets and alleys evoke activities no longer exist: tanning, spinning, dyeing ....

On the spot the tourist office will advise you on different tours to theme the city offers. If you are as athletes than me, short of breath that you will reach the upper town, but the rise will offer breathtaking views of the valley below and you will not regret your efforts.
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Small town of character, Combourg actually no shortage of charm and is a very nice walk in the heart of romantic Britain. The castle overlooking a beautiful pond sheltered childhood and adolescence of Chateaubriand. He mentions his stay in the Memoires d'Outre-Tombe.

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