Join LE CHALET IR and Discover Guemene-penfao

The trail makes you enter the most beautiful parts of the forest of the Gâvre.

This track is full of nature and memories.

You can meet at the "Place du Champ de Foire" of Nozay to begin this historical trail. Step by step, you will discover the history of the shale, this characteristic local rock has been a huge part of Nozay’s landscape. It has been sculpted to pave the Roman roads, then to build manors, barns, calvaries, churches or wash houses and ovens…, the blue slate is everywhere. On your way, do not hesitate to open the doors of "L’Enclos", an ancient churchyard of medieval architecture made in shale, ranked as a historic monument. Then, you can walk along the variant of "Les Grées" (no access with horses), that has an interpretive trail in which you will go in an ancient blue slate quarry transformed into a sports natural area (rock-climbing, mountain bike and orienteering).

In the beginning, it is large roads and farmer tracks that invite us to continue in the countryside. Then from little villages to isolated hamlets, the trail alternates between small roads and small underwood trails to prepare us for the adventure to come. Further away, the silhouette of the tin mine of Abbaretz dominates the landscape and there are also small trails that you can discover. On the other side, the lunar atmosphere of the mine invites us for a few moments of amazement before going back on the path of the peaceful shores of the lake of Gruellau.

This walking trail was created by students between the ages of 8 and 13 of the elementary school of Saint Omer de Blain and the middle school of Saint Laurent de Blain.

This track guides you along a section of the canal from Nantes to Brest and through the countryside for 13 km.

Following the towpath along the Nantes-Brest canal for several kilometres, this trail will also take you on a discovery of the bucolic paths of Blain’s countryside.

It is a pleasant trail with a mixture between culture and nature that will allow you to discover the imposing medieval fortress the Castle of la Groulaie, and the Saint Roch chapel that was edified in the 15th century. After wandering around the countryside, you will walk along the Nantes-Brest canal on the towpath to come back to the port.

This nice and quiet track guides you to the fountain Saint-Clair. Its waters were famous for its healing properties.

This track is very pleasant for those who like quiet walks.

A tastefully converted barn with exposed beams and stonework, near the owners' dairy farm in the country. Wooded, unfenced garden (1,100 sq.m.) with swings. GR.FL: Large lounge-diner with open-plan kitchen. WC. Bedroom 1 (suitable for disabled guests): double bed, en-suite shower room with WC. Bedroom 2: double bed, bunk beds, en-suite shower room with WC. UPSTAIRS: Bedroom 3: king-size bed. Children's sleeping area with bunk beds. Bathroom with WC. Additional facilities: flat-screen TV, radio, WiFi. Price includes electricity, gas heating, bed linen and towels. Nantes 40km, Châteaubriant 35km.

A house in a small, rural hamlet on the edge of the Forêt du Gâvre. Separate, enclosed 200 sq.m. garden, shared with the owner. Table tennis, swings, basketball hoop and table football. Living room with single sofa bed and open-plan kitchen. Bedroom 1: double bed. Bedroom 2: double bed, single bed. Shower room. WC. Additional facilities: freezer. Extra charges for electric heating, bed linen, towels and firewood. Blain 7km. Highlight: lots of country walks near the gite

The coal mines were extremely important from the 17th century.

Bridge near the small canal

Buildings from the former 17th century Presbytery were restored and transformed into the town hall in 2007 and "Les Digitales" Art Centre in 2011. The Art Centre is a place for activities and exhibits. It displays different models of farming machinery from the collection of Mr Sevestre, a passionate farmer from Caden, and holds a museum presenting farming activities from yesterday and today with interviews from local farmers.

It was restored in the 18th century by the rector of Caden, Jean-Louis de la Houssaye. The date "1756" is written over the side door. It is one of the six friar chapels of Caden. The inside is decorated with 21th century frescos painted by a local artist representing landscapes of the surrounding countryside.

Slate mining began around 1878 and finished around 1911. The largest quarry called "Guenfol" or "Blue Lake" had an above ground surface area of 3,500m2. 18 to 20 million slates were extracted per year by nearly 300 labourers. The site was then transformed and today known as "Park de Préhistoire" (Prehistoric Park).

Saint Michel de la Grêle Chapel dates back to the 17th century. It replaced the old Saint Michel Priory, which belonged to the Benedictine Abbey of Redon. Today, the chapel (renovated in the 20th century) is used to celebrate religious services on the feast day of Notre Dame de la Tronchaye (the Sunday following 15 August). Take a few steps back and turn left after the tree-lined alley. Take one of the many small streets of Rochefort. Immediately after, turn left towards Place des Halles.

Hills covered in schist used for building houses and making roof slates. Present in the towns of Pluherlin, Malansac and Rochefort-en-Terre, slate quarries were used from the 13th to early 20th century. There is a great deal of slate located in the village of Rochefort-en-Terre. Today, Les Grées is considered a protected area. You will find Saint Michel Chapel at the end of Place Saint Michel.

This 16th century public washhouse got its water from Le Candré River. A private washhouse is also located nearby. Turn around, take Rue de l’Étang and go back up to Place de l’Église.

At the gates to south Brittany, *** campsite, heated swimming pool, aquatic toboggan. In a natural, wooded, relaxing and calm setting. 300 metres from the Don Valley.

Independent gîte located on the campsite site, with semi-enclosed private space. In summer, access to the heated swimming pool, children's games (slide, swing, trampoline, etc.), evening entertainment and the campsite's bread depot. Tennis courts, boules pitch. 50 m away: multi-sports complex. Single-storey gîte: kitchen with dining area, living room with sitting area (TV, fireplace), 6 bedrooms (3 x 4-p. bedrooms with bunk beds, 2 x 3-p. bedrooms with 2 bunk beds, 1 x 2-p. bedroom). Sanitary facilities: 4 showers, 5 washbasins, 4 WCs, 1 of which is disabled. Electric heating extra (2€/p.). Group of 12 people minimum. Horse boxes/storage. Internet at the campsite. Baby equipment.

In a tent, caravan or motorhome, enjoy the 3-star comfort of a campsite in the heart of the Don Valley. Our pitches are spacious, shady or sunny, depending on your preference. For added comfort, opt for our pitches with electricity hook-up. Near the pitches, you'll find sanitary facilities with showers, toilets, baby bath, washing-up area and laundry. On site, you'll find a bar and a small grocery shop. There is also a snack service (entrecôte, burgers, pizzas, summer salads, etc.).