La Coupée

St.Pierre Quiberon, only 2 - 3 hours drive from the Channel port of St. Malo, provides perfect family holidays, situated as it is three quarters of the way down the captivating Presqu'ile de Quiberon, a 20 km. long peninsula, south of Carnac in Southern Brittany.  Ideal for all watersports, the peninsula shelters the vast bay of Carnac on the east (a sailor's paradise), while on the west are miles of superb, sandy ocean beaches, plus the spectacular scenery of the wild and rugged 'Côte Sauvage'. A traditional, bustling fishing village, St. Pierre Quiberon is on the sheltered side of the peninsula.

La Coupée is a charmingly renovated townhouse on three floors, dating from the seventeenth century, set in the older, quieter part of the village. It sleeps 7 people plus cot, ideal for 2 families. It is divided as follows:

Ground Floor.   Large modern kitchen fully fitted and equipped with  washing machine, dishwasher, gas/electric hob, extractor fan, electric eye level oven and grill, electric kettle and coffeemaker, iron and ironing board, full range of crockery, cutlery, cookware, glassware and utensils.  Bathroom: Bath, hand shower, basin. W.C. Large open plan living/dining room. TV, working granite fireplace.  1st floor.   Shower room, basin, W.C. Bedroom 1 (twin beds). Bedroom 2 (bunk beds). Bedroom 3 (single bed).  2nd floor.   Converted attic (double bed) with exposed beams and natural wood floor.

La Coupée has the benefit of a charming little pebbled 'suntrap' garden beside the house, with garden furniture and barbecue, and a large lockable shed. Full gas central heating and the log fire make La Coupée extremely warm and comforting for off season holidays.

St. Pierre has its own nationally accredited Sailing School offering first class tuition to adults and children, with English speaking instructors usually available. The lively tennis club welcomes visitors.  There are however, plenty of peaceful coves, and the picturesque local harbour of Port d'Orange is well supplied with waterfront restaurants. The village boasts an abundance of excellent food shops, fine seafood, and a delightful market each Thursday.  

Quiberon, a stylish resort is five minutes drive down the peninsula, with a huge choice of restaurants, smart shops, beautiful beaches, several nightclubs and a casino.  Belle-Ile, Houat, and Hoedic, three fascinating offshore islands, can be explored using the ferry which runs several times daily from Port Maria, Quiberon's harbour.  Carnac, mystical site of the world famous standing stones, is a 15 minute drive away.  
Port Goustan, Auray, a picturesque 17th century fishing port and town, with fine shops and restaurants, is 20 minutes drive.  Vannes, 30 minutes drive, the capital of the Morbihan, is an historic medieval walled town, with superb shops, restaurants, and museums.  The Gulf of Morbihan, 30 minutes drive, is an inland sea, dotted with tiny islands and harbours, and a nature reserve; one could spend weeks exploring here.  Etel and Erdeven offer yet more fine, long, sandy beaches for swimming, surfing, all watersports, and a Naturist Beach (20 minutes).

Those who require rather more activity than merely soaking up the sunshine, reveling in the delicious Breton cuisine, or sightseeing, have plenty of choice, as the following activities are all available nearby.  Watersports Sailing, windsurfing, surfing, canoeing, water-skiing, subaqua diving, Banana Boats and pedalos. Tennis the local club offers courts and instruction. Cycling hire available.  Horse riding is available nearby on the spectacular Côte Sauvage.  Golf several excellent courses within 20-30 minutes (St. Cado, St. Laurent, Ploermel.)  Painting: South Brittany is renowned for the special quality of its light. Bird watching: on the seashore, estuaries, and at Falguerec Nature Reserve in the Gulf. Sea fishing Clay pigeon shooting & Microlite flying are also available nearby.