Showing posts with label Water sports in Brittany. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Water sports in Brittany. Show all posts

Tuesday, 14 September 2010

Canoe and Kayak hire from St Domineuc


To discover the beautiful River Rance, hire a canoe or a kayak! St Domineuc has picnic area along the canal and a play ground for children.

St Domineuc is only 15 min from our gite.

See their web site here.

Canoes and Kayak hire from Dinan port


You can hire canoes and kayaks from Dinan port everyday in July and August from 10am to 5pm.

It is a great way to discover the Rance river!

Monday, 13 September 2010

Sea kayaking along the Emerald coast


Sea kayaking is a great way to discover the beautiful Emerald coast. Single or double kayaks can be hired from Dinard. See this web site for more information.

There are plenty of things to do in Dinard for the other members of the family not keen to try this sport:

Sunbathing or making sand castles on the beautiful sandy beaches, visiting park and garden, enjoying a pony ride, visiting art galleries, or just relaxing on a terrace overlooking the beach!

Dinard is about 40 min from our gite.


Tuesday, 31 August 2010

Diving in the sea



Diving is available everyday by any weather from “St Malo Plongée Emeraude”!

You can learn to dive in the pool or for the bravest in the sea. It is a great way to discover St Malo bay!

Children can join too. See their web site here.
From €32.

The diving club is near the ferry terminal in St Malo, near the pool (piscine du Naye).
About 40 minutes from our gite.

Sand surfing in Brittany


If you fancy trying sand surfing (char à voile), go to Hirel and you will find the club called ‘Avel Chars à voile’.

Prices start from €12 for ½ hour for one person or €25 for a 2 seater.
Visit their web site for more information.


Hirel is on the Mont St Michel Bay between Cancale and the Mont St Michel. When it is low tide the beach become very wide, ideal for this type of sport.

Hirel is about 35/40 minutes from our gite.

Tuesday, 8 June 2010

Boat hire at Dinan port


Dinan port offers various activities. One being boat hire, no license is needed.

You can hire a boat for 1 hour, half day or a whole day depending how far you want to go!

We often have guests staying in our gite who hire one and always recommend it.

If you are staying in our gite in Brittany, you will find leaflets and brochures about boat hire and other activities in the area.