Elliant

The town of Elliant the local Marie`s office

Elliant is a small town a few miles from the coast at Concarneau. We had seen the sign to Elliant at the end of our drive but all of our trips were in the other direction towards the coast.So later in the week when we were returning to our Gite we decided to go the extra 3 miles and have a look at Elliant.Like most small French towns there is a square with a free car park right in the middle of town. So we had a walk round a few of the shops and found a cafe/bar for a coffee.We enjoyed our short time there and headed home to Mill House.

The square and car park

An attractive cottage in Elliant

Places of interest to visit nearby

1. Menhir de Kercado: The largest menhir in Brittany, this Neolithic monument is believed to date back to 4,000 BC.

2. Castle of Trévarez: A magnificent 19th-century castle with a great hall, several state rooms, a chapel, and a garden.

3. Jardin des Papillons: This butterfly garden features hundreds of species of butterflies, as well as exotic plants from all over the world.

4. La Forêt de Brocéliande: A mythical forest where Merlin the Magician is said to have lived.

5. Château de La Roche Jagu: A 13th-century castle with a keep, ramparts, and two towers.

6. La Pointe du Raz: The westernmost tip of Brittany, where the Atlantic Ocean and the Atlantic Sea meet.

7. Parc Animalier de Branféré: A large animal park featuring over 200 species of animals from all over the world.

8. Le Golfe du Morbihan: A large gulf with numerous islands, often referred to as the “Little Mediterranean”.

9. La Pointe de Paluden: A viewpoint offering stunning views of the surrounding coastline.

10. The Musée de la Batellerie: A maritime museum dedicated to the history of boats and boating in Brittany

A street in Elliant

One of the local shops

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