Discover Lecousse, Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany: hidden treasures

Fital Vakanties’s criteria: - Accommodation: hotels *** (high capacity) - Type of clientele : seniors/groups - Length of stay: 8 to 15 days - Km/day: 45 to 60km, easy roads - Any type of circuit

Small house with exceptional facilities and comfortable bedding Everything you need for a getaway or holiday, whether solo or with the family. For your peace and quiet, the 250m² garden is enclosed. Outdoor games: children's swing, table tennis, table football. Garden furniture and large awning. The ground floor features a living room with fireplace, 120cm television, comfortable sofa, fitted kitchen area and a toilet. Upstairs: a master bedroom with a 160*200 bed, complemented by a mezzanine landing with two good beds and a curtain for privacy. Shower room with washbasin and toilet. All the facilities of a 3 épis gîte. In the centre of Pontmain, 1km from the gîte, all shops and services. Departure point for walks. Pontmain, a Marian city, is a famous place of pilgrimage. The Chênedet leisure centre offers swimming, canoeing, tree climbing and the Ange Michel amusement park for all ages. At the gateway to Brittany and Normandy, 15 minutes from Fougères and 40 minutes from Mont Saint Michel. Business stays: 2 people maximum 1 and 2-night stays: arrival 4pm - departure 4pm From 3 nights: arrival 4pm - departure 10am

Situated in the heart of the village of Pontmain, close to the basilica, its arboretum and a magnificent forest, your host Martine offers you the comfortable and modern flat "Auprès de mon arbre" on the first and top floor of a local stone house. The 75 m2 flat can accommodate 2 to 3 people and comprises : - a living room with a fully-equipped kitchen (oven, hob, coffee maker, fridge and microwave), dining room and sitting area - a bedroom with a double bed and a single bed - bathroom with bath, separate toilet - a laundry room with washing machine, tumble dryer, ironing board, steam generator and hoover. Compulsory cleaning charge (depending on length of stay). + €20 for each additional person using the second bed. Cot available on request, as well as safety gate. Pets not accepted.

Exceptional gîte in the prestigious town of Pontmain. Exceptional for its size: 110 m² with a ceiling height of over 2.5 m, for its modern, comfortable accommodation and for the warm, professional welcome from the Relais du Bocage team. You have access to the Relais' services: restaurant for lunch and dinner (booking required), fitness room and games room (billiards - table football), museum. This gîte is located at the end of the east wing of the Relais, in a peaceful, unoverlooked setting. It has its own private enclosed garden, with a breathtaking view of the Pontmain Basilica. You'll love the 12 hectares of wooded parkland directly accessible from the gîte. You can sleep up to 4 people - 2 adults and 2 children up to the age of 15 - by adding 1 hotel-quality folding bed or a sofa-bed, either in the large 40m² bedroom or in the 30m² lounge. For your outings, as well as visiting the emblematic sites of Pontmain, you can discover the medieval fortress of Fougères (15 min), and Mont Saint-Michel (30 min). Leisure centres with swimming, canoeing, tree climbing, etc. at the Base de loisirs du Chênedet (10km) or the Base de la Colmont in Gorron (20km). Aquatis aquatic complex in Fougères (15km). All shops and services within walking distance. Numerous hiking trails. Possibility of arriving from Fougères station (15km, David taxi), Laval station (55km, taxis or BipBip Voyage for you and your bikes), or Rennes station (65km, numerous taxis). Please book in advance. Gîte also available for 8 people under the name "Grand gîte le Bocage H53G023371". Long-stay special offer: 14 to 25 nights -20% and 25 to 30 nights -25%. 1-2 night stays: arrival 4pm - departure 4pm From 3 nights: arrival 4pm - departure 10am

Exceptional gîte in the prestigious town of Pontmain. Exceptional for its size: 150 m² with ceiling heights of over 2.5 m, for its modern, comfortable accommodation and for the warm, professional welcome from the Relais du Bocage team. You have access to the Relais' services: restaurant for lunch and dinner (booking required), fitness room and games room (billiards - table football), museum. This gîte is located at the end of the east wing of the Relais, in a peaceful, unoverlooked setting. It has its own private enclosed garden, with a breathtaking view of the Pontmain Basilica. The 12 hectares of wooded parkland are directly accessible from the gîte. The 3 spacious bedrooms can accommodate up to 8 people, with the addition of a hotel-quality 90x190 folding bed in one of the bedrooms. For your outings, as well as visiting the emblematic sites of Pontmain, you can discover the medieval fortress of Fougères (15 min), and Mont Saint-Michel (30 min). Leisure centres with swimming, canoeing, tree climbing, etc. at the Base de loisirs du Chênedet (10km) or the Base de la Colmont in Gorron (20km). Aquatis aquatic complex in Fougères (15km). All shops and services within walking distance. Numerous hiking trails. Possibility of arriving from Fougères station (15km, David taxi), Laval station (55km, taxis or BipBip Voyage for you and your bikes), or Rennes station (65km, numerous taxis). To be booked in advance. Gîte also available for 4 people under the name "Gîte le Bocage H53G020862". Long-stay special offer: 14 to 25 nights -20% and 25 to 30 nights -25%. 1-2 night stays: arrival 4pm - departure 4pm From 3 nights: arrival 4pm - departure 10am

A cosy secret spot nestling in a green setting Just 5 minutes from Pontmain and 15 minutes from Fougères, the gîte is surrounded by nature. Through the bay windows you can watch rabbits, squirrels, pigeons and maybe even a roe deer! Mon pré vert is a very comfortable gîte, with a vast, light-filled 60m² living room, comfortable sofas and armchairs, 4 bedrooms in a variety of styles and compositions and, above all, a very high standard of facilities. An ideal place to recharge your batteries and recharge your batteries. Shops are between 2.5km (bakery) and 6km (grocery shop and services). You're just 5 minutes from Pontmain, a famous Marian city and place of pilgrimage that's a must-see. You can also explore the surrounding area on signposted footpaths. In Fougères, 15 minutes away, you can discover the largest medieval fortress in Europe, 90km of hiking trails, the Château du Rocher Portail, or a little further afield, the Château de la Ballue and its remarkable gardens. Sporting activities? Head to Fougères for its water park, or Gorron for the Colmont leisure centre with mountain bike base, children's games, lasergame, bike hire, climbing wall, paintball, accrobranches, swin golf, kayaking... The garage is ideal for storing bikes and motorbikes. The meandering river La Futaie is 70m from the gîte, offering fishing with an FFP fishing licence. Professional stay: for your comfort, the gîte can accommodate a maximum of 5 people.

This gîte is in the countryside, 15 km from Fougères, 10 km from Erné ... and 65km from Mont Saint Michel! You'll enjoy a beautifully landscaped private garden with trees, a large terrace and a petanque area bordered by fields and hedges. The gîte features a large living room (60m²) with fireplace and fully-equipped open-plan kitchen on the ground floor. Upstairs, 3 bedrooms, one with its own shower cubicle, 1 bathroom. 2 bedrooms with 2 single beds (90x190) and 1 bedroom with 1 single bed (160x200). 2 separate WCs. Discover the permaculture vegetable garden and the owners' collection of cacti and jobardes. Geese and hens frolic in their pens. 1 km away, you can also visit the "Remarkable Garden" at La Pellerine (May to September). Also the Renaudies garden (18km) at Colombiers du Plessis. Shops, services and swimming pool: in Ernée, 10km, or Fougères, 14km. Le Chenedet leisure centre (kayaking, tree climbing, swimming in summer...), 13km. Professional stay: 4 people maximum, compulsory options: cleaning 7+80€ (1 per stay of 1 to 14 nights).

Le Moulin de la futaie offers a stone house with rustic charm: a large 28m² living room with open fireplace, a fitted kitchen area. 3 bedrooms including 1 on the ground floor with en-suite bathroom. TV on the mezzanine. Enjoy the river and its waterfall alongside the Moulin and the garden. The large, west-facing terrace is perfect for evenings out, with a masonry barbecue and garden furniture. The river la Futaie is classed as category 1, for pike, trout, gudgeon, chub, etc. Federal fishing licence required. In addition to river fishing, you can also fish in the 15,000m² private pond 20 metres away (no fishing licence required). This is an ideal place to take a break from the hustle and bustle of life and enjoy birdsong, watching squirrels, deer, etc. Around the property a wood of 2 ha. For those who are not anglers, there are many beautiful walks to be enjoyed. Don't forget to visit Pontmain, a pilgrimage town linked to the apparition of the Virgin Mary, and its magnificent cathedral, 5km away. Fougères castle and medieval town 14 km away. And why not take a trip to Mont Saint Michel, 1 hour's drive away (55 km). Professional stay: 3 pers. max - Cleaning and linen options compulsory. Long stay, 1 household for 1 to 14 days. If you're going as a group, you can rent up to 3 gîtes for 15 people. Each gîte is independent and has its own leisure areas. There are no neighbours. The most isolated being Les Iris, H53G010902 , sleeps 4. The only one overlooking the largest lake, 15,000m². Le Pré des îles, H53G010903, sleeps 6, with fishing pontoon on a smaller private lake, approx 600m².

Do you dream of fishing from the terrace of your gîte? To see the pond as far as the eye can see? Having a fishing room to store your equipment? Then this is the gîte for you. Les Iris is a gîte built at the foot of the water, with a balcony nicely enclosed by balustrades and extended by a pontoon for fishing (access by door). The pond is 15,000m² and is stocked with carp, roach and tench. The terrace is covered. Spend a holiday away from it all and recharge your batteries in nature. If you want to fish in the river, choose the Moulin de la Futaie (H53G010927), a category 1 gîte on the river. If you're not an angler, there are some great walks to be had. Don't miss Pontmain, a pilgrimage town linked to the apparition of the Virgin Mary, and its magnificent cathedral, 6km away. Fougères castle and medieval town 14 km away. And why not take a trip to Mont Saint Michel, 1 hour's drive away (55 km). La Colmont children's leisure centre in Gorron. Small shops in Saint Mars la Futaie: grocery and restaurant, more in Landivy, Ernée and Gorron. Fougères, 19km away, train, shops, historic town with its medieval castle. Professional stay: 2 pers. max - Cleaning and linen options compulsory. Long stay, 1 household for 1 to 14 days. If you're going as a group, you can rent up to 3 gîtes for 15 people. Each gîte is independent and has its own leisure areas. There are no neighbours. The most secluded is Les Iris, the only one overlooking the 15,000m² lake. Le Pré des îles, H53G010903, sleeps 6, with fishing pontoon on a smaller private lake, 600m² approx. Le Moulin de la Futaie, H53G010927, sleeps 5, allows fishing in the river, category 1, fishing licence required. Weekend bookings: Friday 4pm to Sunday 4pm. Weekday bookings: Saturday 4pm to Saturday 10am.

"The U.S.A., proud of the exploits of their sons, humble before their sacrifice, have erected this monument in their memory". The cemetery, the chapel with Memorial Room and the Wall of the Missing, commemorate the 4 410 soldiers resting in this place.

Discover the trade secret of the famous French sailor pull SAINT JAMES knitting invite you to discover their traditional know-how of the manufacturing of the famous sailor pull and the nautical striped by opening the doors of workshops just step from Mont Saint-Michel. Since 1889, SAINT JAMES immortalizes the French home-made tradition in the textil production. Certified "Living Heritage Compagny", Saint James propose the discovery of unique history and know-how !

Savigny Abbey has been completely restored to its former glory, and is now open to visitors, who can follow an interpretive trail introducing the history of the site, the ruins and the surrounding landscape. Along the way, you'll discover a model of the Abbey retracing its former splendor. To complete the tour, a discovery flyer is available from the Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët Tourist Office. Guided tours are organized in summer or on request.

Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët is a town in the heart of the Mont Saint-Michel Bay region. It lies at the crossroads between Normandy, Brittany and Maine, hence the name "crossroads of the 3 provinces". The town is located in the heart of the Normandy bocage, where nature has its rightful place. Discover it along the Airon and Sélune rivers, and at the Prieuré lakes. The "voie verte" is an ideal leisure area for hikers and cyclists. Quality of life is one of Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët's key attributes, as is the charm of a town in bloom. The town's reputation is further enhanced by the weekly Wednesday market and the Foire Saint-Martin.

In the town centre, in a former monastery of the 1920's, La Verrière, Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët museum, combines the charm of the past with modern means to take on a new look, each season, to match the exhibitions staged. 2009 will be dedicated to flowers between East and West.

Come and discover or rediscover the saddler's workshop. Closed for several years, the workshop is now open to the public after renovation.

Pretty manor whose oldest architectural elements date from the 16th century, the central main building dates from the 18th century. The outbuildings, the facades, the pigeon-house (dating from the time of Henri IV), and the drawing rooms are the most interesting parts of the castle.

Open for lunch every day from Monday to Friday, Le Pontaminois is an inn like no other. The staff, made up of adults with motor or sensory disabilities, are on hand every day to offer you a menu made from fresh, local produce, in a spirit of traditional cooking that smells homemade. Menu at 15 euros, with a choice of 2 courses and 3 desserts, changed every day starter / main course / dessert / 25 cl drink (cider or wine) + coffee Bar service opens at 9am, and when the weather is fine you can enjoy the terrace in season.

Welcome to Le BlueMary restaurant and bar! Brasserie lunchtime, Monday to Friday, 12pm to 2pm. Full menu (starter, main course, dessert): home-cooked gourmet cuisine using local, seasonal produce. Snacking at weekends

Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with homemade cakes at the Salon de thé Librairie A la Belle Dame when you visit Pontmain. Lunch is available at weekends and on public holidays, particularly 15 August (24 covers), by prior arrangement. Mulled wine available in winter.

Catering available for groups by prior arrangement. For individuals (in addition to accommodation) or if group bookings have already been made.

Welcome to Relais le Bocage! Located in a 19th-century house on the outskirts of Pontmain Basilica, Relais le Bocage welcomes you all year round in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Our restaurant is open every lunchtime by reservation for individuals and groups and offers traditional cuisine. For your family events, we offer customisable festive menus. Our restaurant has several dining rooms with a total capacity of 350 covers. Cocktails can be organised in the main courtyard with a view of the Pontmain Basilica. After your meal, enjoy a stroll with family or friends through the Oblats park and its arboretum, a 12-hectare wooded park with various walking trails. You can also visit the Missionary Museum in the cloister of the Chapelle des Oblats (ask at the Relais Le Bocage reception desk). OUR EXTRAS On-site accommodation for up to 200 people with room hire (11 modular rooms ranging from 25 to 175 m², fitted out and equipped to suit your needs: seminars, meetings, yoga, etc.). Self-catering 100 m² gîte with a view of the Basilica.

From Tuesday to Friday lunchtime, the Bonne Place restaurant offers catering for up to 40 people, as well as a catering service. You'll love the warm welcome and decor, and the homemade cooking. Set menus at €17.90 on weekdays (starter, main course or dessert) or starter, main course and dessert at €23. Reservations recommended during the week for lunch. Group lunches at weekends by prior arrangement. Slowlydays brand CLICK HERE to discover the portrait of Nathalie and Émeric, Slowlydays employees.

Le Patis is located in the village of Landivy and serves a selection of English cakes, biscuits and cupcakes, which you can enjoy with a hot drink or a glass of locally brewed beer or cider. The restaurant has a warm and cosy atmosphere, seating 32 people inside, with additional seating outside on the terrace. A perfect place to stop off for a gourmet break!

Small house with exceptional facilities and comfortable bedding Everything you need for a getaway or holiday, whether solo or with the family. For your peace and quiet, the 250m² garden is enclosed. Outdoor games: children's swing, table tennis, table football. Garden furniture and large awning. The ground floor features a living room with fireplace, 120cm television, comfortable sofa, fitted kitchen area and a toilet. Upstairs: a master bedroom with a 160*200 bed, complemented by a mezzanine landing with two good beds and a curtain for privacy. Shower room with washbasin and toilet. All the facilities of a 3 épis gîte. In the centre of Pontmain, 1km from the gîte, all shops and services. Departure point for walks. Pontmain, a Marian city, is a famous place of pilgrimage. The Chênedet leisure centre offers swimming, canoeing, tree climbing and the Ange Michel amusement park for all ages. At the gateway to Brittany and Normandy, 15 minutes from Fougères and 40 minutes from Mont Saint Michel. Business stays: 2 people maximum 1 and 2-night stays: arrival 4pm - departure 4pm From 3 nights: arrival 4pm - departure 10am

Close to shops, services, fuel station on the artisanal zone and basilica, 50 pitches on the town hall square. Free water and drainage. Parking and overnight parking available. No electricity and water is turned off during periods of frost.

57 rooms and 300 covers for Sanctuary pilgrims

The Sanctuary's Pastoral Centre offers pilgrims accommodation and meals in a green area.

Situated in the heart of the village of Pontmain, close to the basilica, its arboretum and a magnificent forest, your host Martine offers you the comfortable and modern flat "Auprès de mon arbre" on the first and top floor of a local stone house. The 75 m2 flat can accommodate 2 to 3 people and comprises : - a living room with a fully-equipped kitchen (oven, hob, coffee maker, fridge and microwave), dining room and sitting area - a bedroom with a double bed and a single bed - bathroom with bath, separate toilet - a laundry room with washing machine, tumble dryer, ironing board, steam generator and hoover. Compulsory cleaning charge (depending on length of stay). + €20 for each additional person using the second bed. Cot available on request, as well as safety gate. Pets not accepted.

ACCOMMODATION - CATERING - SEMINAR - GÎTE - PARK Groups & individuals Relais Le Bocage welcomes you all year round in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Located in the heart of the village, you'll be just a short walk from the majestic Pontmain Basilica and local shops. You can take advantage of the magnificent 12-hectare wooded park and its footpaths to discover the calm, green countryside of the Mayenne bocage. ACCOMMODATION 200 beds in 65 rooms ("classic" room with TV & "group room" without TV) RESTAURANT (individuals & groups up to 350 covers) Open every lunchtime on reservation - Single menu Our improved menus on request SEMINAR - GROUP RECEPTION - Venue for seminars, residential training courses, cousinades, school groups sleeping up to 200. - Full board - half board - Self-catering with kitchenette for groups of less than 20 people - 10 rooms ranging from 20 to 180 m², some equipped with video projectors, screens, sound systems and microphones. - 1 fitness room Modular Gîte for 1 to 8 people 1 or 3 bedrooms / Living room - fitted kitchen - shower room - private enclosed garden overlooking the Basilica and wooded parkland 15 min from Fougères / 45 min from Mont St Michel / 45 min from Laval & Rennes

Welcome to Relais le Bocage! Set in a 19th-century house in the heart of the picturesque village of Pontmain, just a stone's throw from the Sanctuary, Relais le Bocage welcomes you all year round in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Set in calm, green surroundings, our guests can take advantage of our beautiful 12-hectare wooded park and arboretum, the starting point for numerous hiking trails. Our hotel has 66 rooms, sleeping around 200 people. For your stay, we offer 2 types of room: - Our classic rooms with TV (single, double/twin, family) - Group rooms without TV (3 or 4 single beds per room). All our rooms have a private bathroom. Our restaurant serves traditional cuisine and is open every day by prior arrangement. A fitness room, pool table and table football are available in the large reception hall at no extra charge. For more privacy, we now offer self-catering accommodation in our Le Bocage gîte, which can sleep 4 to 8 people: Magnificent, light-filled flat with breathtaking views of the Basilica, featuring a fully equipped kitchen, shower room, living room with sofa bed, 340 m² enclosed garden, 1 double bedroom, 1 double bedroom with en-suite shower room, 1 bedroom with 3 single beds. There are also 11 rooms ranging in size from 25 to 180 m², fitted and equipped to suit your needs. We look forward to seeing you soon,

The Pontmain campsite offers 25 pitches in a green, wooded and peaceful setting on the banks of the river "La Futaie". Located close to the town centre and its shops. Open all year round. Nearby activities: fishing, hiking, sightseeing... Prices : Package for one person with access to shower, toilet and car: €6 Package for two people with access to shower, toilet and car: €9 Worker package: € 8 Children under 15: €3 Electricity: €4 Pets: €1 Pets are allowed on pitches. Dogs allowed if vaccinations up to date