explore the hidden gems of Bille, Ille-et-Vilaine, Bretagne

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

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).

At the gateway to Brittany, 18km from Fougères and 1 hour from Mont Saint Michel, the Bressac gîte offers self-catering accommodation in a green setting. You'll love the overhanging terrace, the sound of the stream and the surrounding hills. What a pleasure to relax in the heart of nature. The gîte has a lovely living room opening onto the kitchen area with direct access to the large wooden terrace. The two bedrooms offer 1 double bed with desk in one and two single beds in the other. The shower room has a shower with glass door. Outside, there is a large picnic table, two deckchairs and 1 barbecue. For your outings, don't miss the remarkable garden at La Pellerine, 2km away, or the Jardin des Renaudies, 16km away. The famous Ernée motorbike club, which hosts major competitions, is just 5km away. Fougères and its medieval castle are 18km away. Shops: bakery in Larchamp (5km), all shops, market, doctors and services in Ernée (8.5km).

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

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.

La Brunaie is an ideal gîte for family get-togethers! With its games room with pool table, table tennis, table football, children's swing, bicycles and children's games, not forgetting the covered area for a game of pétanque, there's no time for boredom. The gîte has a large 40m² living room with a fully-equipped kitchen, a large dining table and a sitting room. The entire living room opens onto the terrace and garden. 4 bedrooms, 1 of which is on the ground floor, 1 shower room (ground floor) and 1 bathroom (1st floor), 2 separate WCs. Beds are made up on arrival. Shops and services, market and restaurants, are in Bourgneuf la Forêt, 4km away. In Ernée, there are other shops, as well as a lovely swimming pool. Railway station at Vitré. For your leisure activities, Vitré (20km), Fougères and its castle (20km), the Haute Vilaines leisure centre (cycling, kayaking, swimming, etc.) 13km away. Hiking and fitness trail at Juvigné (7km). Possibility of fishing in a private pond 800m away (carp and trout in particular). Please contact the owners. Nearby, a farm with cows and several producers, including an ice-cream parlour! Professional stay: 4 people maximum - Cleaning options €70 compulsory (1 cleaning per stay from 1 to 14 nights). Weekend stay: from Friday 4pm to Sunday 4pm (or Saturday to Monday) 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

"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.

Commune in the heart of the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel, on the banks of the Couesnon. Historic birthplace of the Du Guesclin and Montgomery families. Ancient fortified town destroyed in 1623. Surrounded by natural areas (polders, marshes...), Pontorson offers an ideal natural setting for long or short stays. A densely populated town with more than 80 shops and services, a dozen hotels and numerous quality restaurants.

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

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.

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.

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.

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).

Parking on the banks of a lake. Authorised for one night.

At the gates of Brittany, you will be welcomed to a 19th century character house. The spacious, comfortable bedrooms each carry the names of roses. Your hostess is a gardening enthusiast.

At the gateway to Brittany, 18km from Fougères and 1 hour from Mont Saint Michel, the Bressac gîte offers self-catering accommodation in a green setting. You'll love the overhanging terrace, the sound of the stream and the surrounding hills. What a pleasure to relax in the heart of nature. The gîte has a lovely living room opening onto the kitchen area with direct access to the large wooden terrace. The two bedrooms offer 1 double bed with desk in one and two single beds in the other. The shower room has a shower with glass door. Outside, there is a large picnic table, two deckchairs and 1 barbecue. For your outings, don't miss the remarkable garden at La Pellerine, 2km away, or the Jardin des Renaudies, 16km away. The famous Ernée motorbike club, which hosts major competitions, is just 5km away. Fougères and its medieval castle are 18km away. Shops: bakery in Larchamp (5km), all shops, market, doctors and services in Ernée (8.5km).

The campsite of the Bas Maine located next to a lake, has 9 pitches including a fitted-out bus.

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