A few minutes from our accommodation during the Christmas period, there is, as every year for decades, the favorite village of the French (2016) Rochefort en Terre, elected "wonderful Christmas village" in 2017, shining with a thousand lights at the end of the year. Many of you enjoy the walk and enjoy a hot crepe or a warm kouign-amann between two visits to craft workshops. To fully enjoy your walk, a real tip: above all, favor a visit during the week! You will be able to park more easily and appreciate the spectacle of the illuminations without suffering the rush of the weekends. Come stay with us at the Charles Ashton villa .

On the Atlantic Ocean side, freshly disembarked at the port, you immediately feel somewhere else. You quickly want to drop off your bags at the hotel and put on your micro-fleece, windbreaker, scarf and hat. No matter the weather, you are ready to explore the wild beaches of Hoëdic and the cliffs of Houat , Belle-Ile en mer , or Groix . The wind whips your face…it's finally what you were looking for!

On the Gulf of Morbihan side, in the heart of the Regional Natural Park, the atmosphere is calmer. In this bay, among the most beautiful in the world, the islands are protected in a real cocoon. Wherever you are at the water's edge at theîle-aux-moines , or on the island of Arz, the view offers you a surprise: the sea will never be on the horizon. A land will always appear in the distance (except at the mouth of course!). You are in communion with nature and the landscapes are grandiose. Don't forget your camera to capture the play of light and the exceptional colors of an end of day or a sunset. It will also be very useful to capture the flights of migratory birds frequent in this privileged universe.

Stock up on memories before winter. You feel far from the world, and your trip to this little piece of Brittany already delights you.

The tumult of summer is over. The islands of Morbihan are regaining their tranquility and with it, their identity. So, stay in France this fall! Brittany at this time of year is not just about visits to the media library to stock up on books! On the contrary, it is time to take a little vacation with family or friends. The islands of southern Brittany are full of activities for everyone. A simple walk on the beaches, a guided boat trip around Houat and Hoëdic, ... you will undoubtedly find the activity that will suit everyone.

In 2024, in early August, you can attend concerts, dance performances and workshops celebrating Celtic culture.

During this festival, you should not miss the five ""Interceltic Nights"", a show with 500 musicians on stage, with fireworks and light shows.

This festival is an unmissable event for fans of Celtic music and those wishing to discover it.

To find out more or book tickets go to https://www.festival-interceltique.bzh/programmation-2024/

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FARFOUILLES EXCAVATIONS - EXCHANGE WORKSHOP
ARZON - PETIT MONT CAIRN

Do you know how to dig like an archaeologist?

With suitable equipment, children will become real archaeologists for 1 hour and will delve into traces of the past to understand what these traces can reveal about our history, even our prehistory!

Price: €5 in addition to the entrance ticket (free site for children under 10).
Info: accueil@cairndepetitmont.com - reservation at 02 97 53 74 03.
3:00 p.m. - Every Wednesday outside school holidays

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FISHING ON FOOT - DISCOVERY OF THE FOREHORE

ARZON - SARZEAU - MORBIHAN
Come with Justine (certified Regional Park of the Gulf of Morbihan) to discover the joys, the secrets of the foreshore, the marine environment and fishing on foot during an outing. Justine will share her knowledge and her passion... The outings are adapted according to the tidal coefficients. Duration: 2 hours.

Prices: €15 adult - €5 child (3 to 12 years old) and free for children under 3 years old.

Info & online reservation at www.justevenements.com or 06 20 07 66 44.

APRIL : Saturday 6 at 9:00 a.m., Sunday 7 at 10:00 a.m., Monday 8 at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday 9 at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday 10 at 10:30 a.m., Thursday 11 at 11:00 a.m., Friday 12 at 1:00 p.m., Saturday 13 at 2:00 p.m., Monday 15 at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday 16 at 4:00 p.m., Friday 19 at 9:00 a.m., Saturday 20 at 9:00 a.m., Sunday 21 at 9:30 a.m., Monday 22 at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday 23 at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday 24 at 10:30 a.m., Thursday 25 at 10:30 a.m., Friday 26 at 11:00 a.m., Sunday 28 at 1:00 p.m., Monday 29 at 2:00 p.m. and Tuesday 30 at 2:00 p.m.

MAY: Wednesday 1st at 4:00 p.m., Thursday 2 at 5:00 p.m., Sunday 5 at 8:30 a.m., Wednesday 8 at 10:00 a.m., Thursday 9 at 10:30 a.m., Friday 10 at 11:00 a.m., Saturday 11 at 11:30 a.m.

JUNE: Saturday 8 at 10:30 a.m., Sunday 9 at 11:30 a.m.

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Idea for a family outing:

Come and discover how salt is produced, the job of salt worker, how the salt marsh works and its richness.

Duration: 1h30. By reservation only.

Location: St Armel Rhuys Morbihan peninsula

Prices: €7.50 adult - €6.50 child.
Info & reservations in each tourist information office and on reservation.golfedumorbihan.bzh .
2:30 p.m. - APRIL: Tuesday 16, Tuesday 23 and Tuesday 30 and in MAY: Tuesday 7.

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Discover the fine sand beach of Saint Jacques Sarzeau

It is certainly the smallest of Sarzeau's beaches but it is also where you will find the finest sand.
After having walked on the warm sand, you will enjoy strolling around the port and why not have a drink on the terrace.
In summer, a sailing club offers its activities there.

Nearby, 100 m away, there is 5-star group accommodation : ""Villa Charles Ashton"".

Adapted chairs (seahorse and tiralo) are available, upon reservation, from the first aid station (02 97 41 90 60), open from 1:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., in July and August. Out of season, by reservation at 02 97 48 29 67.

Suscinio Castle walking tour:

• Duration : 3 hours
• GPS : 02°43'744"" W 47°30'825"" N
• Distance : 10.7 km
• Departure : Suscinio Castle car park
• Difficulty : Easy

CIRCUIT DETAIL

Turn left and pass in front of Suscinio Castle. A tour of the Castle is a must. Take rue de Kerglomirec on the left and take the path which is directly on your right towards the marshes and the "Brousse". At the crossroads, take the path on the right which crosses the marshes. Take the road to ""la Brousse"" (wetland, this path can be flooded).

In this case, take the ""Loussaou"" path. After ""la Brousse"", take the road on the left at the end. In front of the first old house, the Barquerie Sodrio, take the ""Chemin Vert"" on the right. On the left, it runs alongside the seven-century-old wall of the Glisgoët ducal park. At Kergorange (very busy road), turn left, via Lann Hoëdic, to join the "Pedestrian Path", then follow the coast towards the east (on the left). You will arrive at the tip of Beg-Lann. Enjoy the panorama: on the right, Roaliguen, Saint Jacques and its port; off shore, Houat and Hoëdic, on the left, Penvins and its chapel.

Follow the path, marsh side, to the path on the left. Discreet visitors will undoubtedly observe the heron, the harrier, the kestrel, the ducks... Our last steps along the wall of the first hunting park bring us back to the castle. Variant: go to Corn-er-Pont then turn left towards Chemin des Amourettes.

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The islands of the Gulf of Morbihan

A true inland sea sheltered from the ocean, the Gulf of Morbihan Regional Natural Park is dotted with numerous islands: Arz , Gavrinis, Berder, and countless islets. According to legend, there are as many islands as there are days in the year. In reality, around forty islands stand out, around thirty of which are inhabited today. Don't miss the largest: Île aux Moines , called ""the pearl of the gulf"". It cultivates its exception through its original shape, its flowery streets and its very special atmosphere: a change of scenery guaranteed! A boat cruise on the Gulf of Morbihan will take you up a notch and discover this fascinating labyrinth.

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Idea for a family walk around the island of Hoedic: duration of 2 hours, 8 km

Step by step: Follow the coastal path.

Departure: From Port D'Argol, follow the coastal path to the right behind the ferry terminal.

1- See on the left the Douet pit (former wash house) and, on the right, the Gadouen cove, Port l'Église and the old lifeboat house.

2- After the granite coast, not far from Port Neuf, a causeway built by German prisoners collapsed on the shore. The archaeologists Saint-Just and Marthe Péquart discovered Mesolithic tombs which constitute, with Téviec, the most important Mesolithic necropolises in Europe (one of the skeletons is at the Museum of Prehistory, Carnac). The mica schists make the Men Du cove to the north sparkle.

3- La Pointe du Vieux Château is a barred spur (fortified habitat) marking the landscape and dating from the Iron Age. An alignment of menhirs is also visible on this point. In the days of the sailing navy, the fleets sheltered in the harbor in the north of the island, ""Chamber of Hoedic"", before attacking Belle-Île or the continent.

4- The tip of Caspéraquiz, facing the Calvary of Port Blanc, has piles of stones.

5- The first village of Hoedic was located in Paluden. An alignment of menhirs is visible to the south of the hamlet.

6- The Lost House was the quarrymen's shelter during the construction of the Fort. You can access the Beg Melen Turret at low tide.

7- The Fort (1853) was decommissioned shortly after its construction. It hosts a stopover lodge, associations, and an exhibition on the island's heritage.

8- Gulls nest at Grand Mulon.

9- The Menhir of the Virgin and the Dolmen of the Cross, classified as Historic Monuments, became places of processions (18th century). A statue of the Virgin at the top of the Menhir, which has disappeared today, and the cross on the covering slab of the dolmen buried under its tumulus show the Christianization of these megaliths. A lying menhir is also visible to the northeast of the site.

10- Treh Signago served as a shelter for the Sinagots and fishing boats from the Gulf of Morbihan.

11- Pointe Beg Lagad hosts a Fort Vauban.

12- The old houses of the village are low farmhouses. The church, rebuilt in 1853, dominates the island and the sea, a little away from the town.

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Enjoy your loved ones in 2024. Rent a villa for groups in Morbihan and share unforgettable moments with your loved ones. Happy New Year.

Today, we had the opportunity to discover the novelties of the castle of Suscinio.

We will remember: the elevator, which provides access to all the first three floors of the eastern building, as well as the northern curtain wall.

The creation of a banquet room, a Duchess room and a crossbow room.

We liked the ""crossbow shooting"" animation

Finally from July 11, there will be the night show every Tuesday and Thursday.

To visit absolutely!

Villa Charles & Ashton is happy to offer you the rental of bicycles, delivered directly to the Villa, in partnership with Véloc'Ouest.

Muscle bikes, electric bikes, rides or hikes, child seats and child trailers, everything is possible to meet your expectations and needs.

Ideal for exploring the Rhuys peninsula, discovering the markets of Sarzeau or St Gildas or going on an adventure to the Château de Suscinio.

Take advantage of free delivery for Villa Charles & Ashton in SARZEAU with the promotional code to be requested upon booking confirmation of your stay.

Book online until 5 p.m. to benefit from delivery the next morning! Click here to rent your bikes

Your ""well-being"" massage at Villa Charles Ashton
…without leaving the house!

Well-being massages are based on demanding techniques promoting physical relaxation but also freeing the mind. Their beneficial effects, the feelings of serenity and relaxation they provide are well established...

Sonia our partner offers you at the Villa Charles Ashton, a real "well-being" parenthesis inviting you to let go. Just let yourself go, she takes care of the rest... "Zen", "tonic" or personalized massages, discover a wide range of pleasures at very reasonable prices. Sonia also intervenes within the framework of business seminars. On simple request, She can study any request for a group service (among friends or as a couple, for example).
More information to book directly at 06.68.27.40.88