Things to do while staying in one of our holiday rentals in Brittany
Staying at Kergudon, in one of our holiday rentals in Brittany, gives you a peaceful and tranquil base where you can lie back and relax or from where you can explore the region.
Being in the centre of beautiful Breton countryside it is possible to enjoy a more physical and active break if you choose. In fact, whatever activity you enjoy we are likely to be able to cater.
Family Activities
Finistère offers numerous fun activities for kids, especially around Morlaix (25 munutes away), Brest and Quimper (both 40 minutes away).
- Science Museum in Morlaix
- Oceanopolis Aquarium (Brest): Explore marine life with toddlers and older children.
- Karaez Adrénaline (Carhaix): Tree top rope walks and zip wires for adventurous kids.
- Biscuiteries: Tours and tastings of Brittany’s famous biscuits including the Biscuiterie La Trinitaine on the Crozon Peninsular.
Find more family activities take a look here for Family things to do on holiday in Brittany.
Water Activities
- Lac Du Drennec (2km from Kergudon): Enjoy golden sand beaches, clear freshwater wild swimming, and safe waters for children.
- Centre Nautique de l’Aree: Offers canoeing, sailing, and paddleboarding during summer.
- Brest (40 minutes) Jet skiing and various water sports with Locamarine Watersports.
Chateaux and Gardens
Explore beautiful gardens and historic properties in Brittany.
- Jardin Exotique & Botanique (Roscoff, 40 minutes)
- Chateau Trevarez, Abbey Daoulas, and Chateau Kerjean
- Parc Botanique Cornouaille (Pont l’Abbé, 45 minutes)
- Arboretum (Huelgoat, 25 minutes)
Local Towns
Enjoy strolls through interesting towns in Finistère:
- Sizun (6 mins): Our nearest market town with cafes, restaurants, and a charming church.
- Huelgoat (25 mins): Known for its fishing lake and forest walks.
- Landerneau (20 mins): Bustling town with extensive shopping and the Fonds Leclerc gallery.
- Morlaix (25 mins): Cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses, and boutique shopping.
- Locquirec (40 mins): Known for stunning coastline and beautiful ruged beaches and excellent restaurants restaurants.
- Quimper (45 mins): Breton capital with excellent shopping, cafes, and a medieval cathedral.
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- Science Museum (Morlaix) -An innovative and unique initiative in France, this new scientific mediation center aims to promote the history of the Manufacture, its working memory and to promote scientific culture. Science and technology go hand in hand in industry. At the Morlaix Manufacture, everyone will be able to discover the evolution of techniques in this place steeped in history, rich in an exceptional industrial heritage.
- Oceanopolis (Brest) - Designed by academics who wished to let science out of the laboratory and bring it to the general public, Océanopolis is a very singular aquarium. Links with researchers continue to be forged, of course especially those in Brest, where the quality of the local scientific platform is unique in Europe.
- Maritime Museum (Brest) - In the exceptional setting of the castle of Brest, the National Maritime Museum houses a unique heritage reflecting the great naval adventure Arsenal of Brest and the French Navy.
In recently renovated rooms, visitors can discover the masterpieces of naval decoration, Lapérouse expedition, life convicts or emblematic of contemporary Navy ships. - Fonds Leclerc Gallery (Landerneau) - A contemporary Art Gallery and Exhibition space located in the heart of Landerneau with summer and autumn exhibitions annually.
- Abbey de Daoulas (Daoulas) - With a medicinal garden and arboretum, the abbey at Daoulas also features seasonal exhibitions.
Walking in the Monts d'Arrée and Finistère
- Located in the heart of Brittany’s 425,000 acre Armorique National Park, established in 1969 as the second park in France and still the only one in Brittany. Kergudon is surrounded by natural beauty and ideal territory for walking, hiking and rambling holidays in Brittany.The park includes four distinct areas of differing ecologies. Kergudon Gîtes & Chambres d’Hôtes is located in the Monts d’Arrée region which includes the highest point of Brittany at Roc’h Ruz. Nearby, the 5 meter lower, Montagne St-Michel gives a fantastic view of the Monts d’Arrée and the Black Mountains to the south. While forested around the gîtes, the area becomes barren heathland pierced by rocky scarps as you gain height.
St. Cadou is at the center of a number of walks that can be started from your French country cottage and we can provide routes ranging from a few miles to a full day making it a great location for your walking holiday in Brittany. Organised walks and activities are also provided by Addes in Botmeur.
Other regions within the natural park can be reached quickly by car which opens up walks in different surroundings. The Crozon peninsular to the west affords cliff top or coastal walks with interesting coves and inlets to explore.
Additional circular routes can be recommended a short distance from the Kergudon gîtes including the fascinating rock formations, forest, river and lake of Huelgoat.
The Boot Room at Kergudon offers guests the facility to borrow welly boots, dry and store wet clothes and store boots overnight.
Cycling and VTT in the Monts d'Arrée
France is a cycle-mad nation focused on the annual Tour De France. While this doesn’t pass through Brittany every year, the Paris – Brest – Paris race, held every 4 years in August, passes through our closest market town of Sizun (8 mins drive away, varies by bike) on the final stage before arriving in Brest and again the first stage departing from the city. The next event is 2023.
If you want to follow in the professionals tyre tracks, or simply travel away from the gîtes but have not brought a bike, Kergudon has a number of cycles available for guests to borrow free of charge so that you can still enjoy a cycling holiday in Brittany. (Kergudon does not supply cycle helmets.)
More details about mountain biking (VTT) in the Monts d’Arrée can be found Mountain Biking on holiday in Brittany.
Anyone travelling out can take advantage of the picnics that we offer, either in a wicker basket for the drivers or a backpack for the cyclists.
HORSE RIDING
- There are over 850 kms of sign posted bridle paths in Finistère covering the varied landscapes and areas.
There is a wide choice of horse riding and trekking centres within a short drive of the gîtes depending on your experience and the region you would like to ride through.
Ferme Equestre Randoloisirs, Kerinizan, 29450 Sizun Tel: 02 98 68 89 98
Centre Equestre d’Arrée, Garzuel, 29190 Brasparts Tel: 02 98 81 47 34
DRIVING
Driving itself becomes a pleasure again on Finistère's well maintained and near-deserted roads. Anyone looking for a beautiful driving holiday in Brittany need look no further than Finistère.
There are many great driving routes for classic and sports car enthusiasts alike which can be recommended taking in stunning rural or coastal views – or both – for a few hours or a full day. Kergudon Gîtes & Chambres d’Hôtes is an excellent base for your driving holiday in Brittany and we have ample off street parking for classic cars and our gîtes are suited perfectly for a group booking so that you can all tour in convoy!
