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Côtes d'Armor (22)
Brellie stays here when she wants to visit Mont St. Michel (one of the Wonders of the World), St. Malo (an ancient walled city on the water) and even Cancale, famous for oysters.
Where to Stay in Côtes d'Armor
Exit MyGoz2→ Hotel Manoir de Rigouraine in Plouer-sur-Rance
Ideal location between Exit MyGoz2→ Saint Malo, Dinan and Exit MyGoz2→ Mont Saint Michel, overlooking the banks of the Rance River.
Room (Suite) 14 on the ground floor is a Brellie favorite. Run the slide show to see its comforts. Includes a private double bedroom, bathroom with shower, living/dining area with trundle bed, wet bar, small refrigerator, coat closet and a TV. Opens to its own terrace inviting outdoor dining. Enjoy views of fields, farm and the River Rance. Traveling with friends or family? Take Room 12 as well. Similar to Room 14. Together, these rooms have their own private entrance. And quietly located on the end!
A car is a MUST! Although only a short, scenic drive from so many beautiful places, the hotel is surrounded by farmland. A grocery store is nearby.
Brellie was thrilled to meet the Bourne Rollers, a golf club, at breakfast!
Indre-et-Loire (37)
Visit some of the most famous Loire castles (chateaux). Summer can bring tourist crowds; budget some extra time and patience. Hire a driver who knows the area or drive your own car. Bike touring is also popular here.
Where to Stay in Indre et Loire
Hotel Novotel Amboise
Spectacular quiet setting with view of the Amboise Castle from rooms on the back of the Exit MyGoz2→ Novotel Amboise.
Ready for some comforts - like air conditioning and a truly hearty breakfast while visiting the Loire chateau country? This is the hotel for you! Enjoy Brellie's slide show of her Room with a View of the Amboise castle and hotel amenities. Swim in the outdoor pool, enjoy tennis and mini-golf. Perhaps the best buffet breakfast in France. Knowledgeable and friendly English-speaking reception staff. Room Service and free WiFi.
Be advised that this is NOT walkable to the town of Amboise or to the castle. A grocery store is a short drive away.
What to See in Indre et Loire
Visit the Castles
Use these links to English-language websites for castles (châteaux). Sites may be graphic-intensive and slow to load.
NOTE: You exit the MyGoz2.com site using these links.
- Exit MyGoz2→ Amboise
- Exit MyGoz2→ Azay-le-Rideau
- Exit MyGoz2→ Chenonceau
- Exit MyGoz2→ Loches
- Exit MyGoz2→ Montpoupon
- Exit MyGoz2→ Villandry
Loir et Cher (41)
Visit Chambord and other famous Loire castles (chateaux). Summer can bring tourist crowds; budget some extra time and patience. Hire a driver who knows the area or drive your own car. Bike touring is also popular here.
Enjoy the famous Vouvray wines. Check out a winemaker and visit the cliffside caves they use for storage. Many are open for tastings.
What to See in Loir and Cher
Visit the Castles
Use these links to English-language websites for castles (châteaux). Sites may be graphic-intensive and slow to load.
NOTE: You exit the MyGoz2.com site using these links.
- Exit MyGoz2→ Blois
- Exit MyGoz2→ Chambord
- Exit MyGoz2→ Chaumont
- Exit MyGoz2→ Cheverny
- Exit MyGoz2→ Talcy Chateau
Loire Atlantique (44)
Coastal oysters and inland vineyards. Tides go out for a mile or more. Watch the oystermen drive their tractors, yes tractors, across the sandy sea floor to reach their cultivated oyster beds. Tractors haul trailered Jon boats filled with the oyster harvest during the low tide (basse mer). Savor local white wines, muscadet and gros plant. Linger over a seafood platter (plateau de fruits de mer) brimming with shellfish, langoustines and more, or enjoy a lunch of mussels and frîtes!
Where to Eat in Loire Atlantique
Exit MyGoz2→ Anne de Bretagne - La Plaine Sur Mer
with a langoustine trio and a chocolate dessert sculpture
The best of the French Loire Atlantic coast includes this gem in La Plaine Sur Mer. It's a hotel (Relais et Chateau) and a restaurant (2 Michelin stars) on a scenic coastal road. Come taste a meal at Anne de Bretagne! Impeccable service!
Find more photos on Brellie's Restaurant Anne de Bretagne album on her Learn About Travel Facebook page.
Exit MyGoz2→ L'Abri-Côtier - Saint Brevin-les-Pins
This is a popular place and just a couple blocks from the market and quaint downtown area. Creative food, friendly service and young owners come together to make this a must-try place. Clearly a hit with the locals!
Exit MyGoz2→ Le Panoramique de la Prée - La Plaine-sur-Mer
Main Course: Panaché of fresh local seafood delights.
Directly on the sea. Enjoy the view and savor the fresh local seafood. Daily specials and full menu. Casual.
Find more photos on Brellie's Restaurant Le Panoramique de la Prée album on her Learn About Travel Facebook page.
Exit MyGoz2→ Au Petit Marché - Saint-Pere-en-Retz
Appetizer: Beet ravioli around goat cheese with cumin.
On the market square in quaint Saint-Pere-en-Retz, a crossroads in the Loire Atlantique countryside. Casual. Cozy, reservations recommended. Free and easy parking.
Find more photos on Brellie's Restaurant Au Petit Marché album on her Learn About Travel Facebook page.
Le Vésuvio - Pornic
3, rue Prépoise, a small alley just off the main quay
Perhaps the best bargain in the region. Yes, it's a pizzeria. But the bargain is the 3-course fixed-price meal. Choose from local seafood specialties, salads, fish, pastas, pizza and beef.
Le Vésuvio is closed Tuesday night and all day Wednesday. Annual Closing: December 20 to January 31.
Exit MyGoz2→ Les Pieds dans le Plat - Nantes
Perfectly prepared food in a romantic little niche along the pedestrian-friendly streets of downtown Nantes. Tajine is a specialty - and it is special. Scrumptious desserts.
What to See in Loire Atlantique
Carrelets, like this one, dot the Atlantic Coast. An Old Tradition and Still Used Fishing Method. You can even rent one to try it yourself.
Scenes from a Traditional French Market
Peruse the La Bernerie Market photo album!
Vendée (85)
Truly off the beaten path and worth a visit. Regional wines rarely found elsewhere; sea salt; oysters; The Gois; Noirmoutier potatoes (the most expensive in the world); castles; landscapes of bucolic hills, rivers and the sea, and very friendly people. See their own Exit MyGoz2→ Vendée Tourism site for a comprehensive collection of things-to-do and beautiful, useful brochures.
Brellie enjoys amazing day-trips here. Cross the Gois between the Continent and Noirmoutier during low tide. Drive the corniche from St. Jean de Monts to St. Gilles Croix de Vie for breathtaking views from cliffs overlooking the sea.
Where to Eat in the Vendée
Le Genista - Poiré-sur-Vie
Poiré-sur-Vie is a quaint town in the heart of the Vendée. Think rolling hills, bucolic, and peaceful. The chef-owner and his wife, Serge and Béatrice, welcome you to their restaurant tucked away just down the hill from the center of town. Serge hails from the famous duck cassoulet region of Carcassonne and brings his talents to the Vendée. Savor Béatrice's love for cheese with special selections from her own Vendée region.
Exit MyGoz2→ La Villa - Saint Jean de Monts
Just a block from the beautiful sand beach in St. Jean de Monts and on the main street near the tourist office.
This VERY popular restaurant features a 3-course 10 euro menu. Arrive early as tables go quickly - or - reserve in advance.
Visit the Brellie and Friends culinary experience at La Villa on the Learn About Travel album.
Exit MyGoz2→ L'Écume Gourmande - Bouin
local smoked eels and foie gras.
Find this gem in tiny Bouin, a town near the Vendée border between Bourgneuf (Loire Atlantique) and Beavoir-sur-mer (Le Gois). Savor the skills of the chef-Master Restaurateur. Find the restaurant directly on this well-traveled road for vacationers heading toward the seaside. Make a leisurely stop here for a daily special or one of the exquisite fixed-price menus. Ample parking in rear. Terrace available for outdoor dining.
Visit the Brellie and Friends culinary experience at L'Écume Gourmande on the Learn About Travel album.
Exit MyGoz2→ Le Robinson - Saint Jean de Monts
On the interior road through Saint Jean de Monts and worth a stop. Quality food at a fair price in a relaxing atmosphere. Professional service. Upscale décor. Outdoor dining available.
Visit the Brellie and Friends culinary experience at Le Robinson on the Learn About Travel album.
What to See in the Vendée
Watch Brellie's own video and Drive across the Gois!
During low tide, people collect shells for dinner, bike, hike, tend to oyster beds with tractors, and climb escape towers for a grand photo opportunity.
Cross the Gois (hike, bike or drive)
from Beauvoir-sur-Mer to l'Île de Noirmoutier
- ONLY at low tide!