This is our local cinema in the centre of Josselin. It is a small and characterfaul cinema that has been running in the town since 1939. They show a good selection of current releases, but for greater choice, there is also the multi-screen Cinelac at Ploermel (Cine Lac, 13 Rue du Lac, 56800 Ploermel. 08 92 68 56 89). When looking at the film programme, it is useful to know that a VO after the titl of the film means 'Version Original' in English with french sub-titles. Rue des douves du lion d'or, 56120 Josselin.
Modern Indoor 10-pin lane bowling. The complex also houses a retaurant, bar, 9 billiard tables and video games. Open daily from 12 noon to 1am weekdays and 2am weekends. Next to the Cinelac.
Les Aquatides at Loudeac [22 miles/30 min] is worth a trip. As well as the 25m swimming pool, there is a 70m water slide, fountains, lagoons and rivers, jacuzzi and spar bath. Open 7 / 7 days. Monday 14h - 20h; Tuesday and Friday 10 am - 21 pm Wednesday and Thursday 10 am - 20 pm Saturday 10h - 19h; Sunday 10h - 18h.
This aquarium is concerned with conservation and includes species from cold, tropical and warm waters - sharks, eel, crocodiles, turtles and horseshoe crabs.
Located in the Parc du Golfe du Morbiham, 56000 Vannes. Tel. 02 97 40 67 40.
The three majestic towers of this château overlook the river Oust and dominate the town of Josselin. It is widely considered to be one of the most impressive chateaux in Brittany. Originally built in the early 11th century, it was completely destroyed by King Henry II of England. The building of a replacement started in 1173, but parts of that have undergone some changes over the centuries. In the 17th and 18th centuries, the castle became derelict and it was only in 1835 that the Duke of Rohan undertook its restoration. The castle is one of just a few still owned by the old ruling families. The castle can only be visited by guided tour of the ground floor rooms, as the Rohan's still live in the rest of the castle. You get to see the dining room, the antichamber, drawing room, antichamber and Library with tours available in French or English. You can wander through and explore the grounds for as long as you wish, and the view from the castle ramparts is breathtaking, but not recommended for those nervous of heights!
The castle provides three distinct views depending on your perspective. Viewed from the road bridge over the canal you get the fortified castle built on rock; from the canal path near the weir you see the rapunzel fairy-tale castle, and viewed from the church tower you see the internal flamboyant gothic facade.
The Musee de Poupees(Dolls Museum) is located in the old stables within the castle grounds, and contains a collection of over 400 dolls collected over many generations of Rohans (seperate entry or combined tickets available). The oldest dolls date back to the 17th century.
Various events are held within the chateau throughout the year, including a flower show in April, a Medieval Festival in August, and a 'Meet Us' weekend in June when you can stroll through the gardens with the owners!
Château Josselin, 56120 Josselin. Tel: +33 2 97 22 22 50. Tours in English 11am & 2:30pm in July & Aug, 2:30pm only in Sept.
“From the primitive tribe to the global village”. Enjoy the fun and interactive way in which the Espace Ferrié recounts the historical and technological evolution of civil and military communications. Will appeal to everyone: from children to engineers. An audio guide in English explains some of the trickier aspects of 21st century technology.
Open daily except Tuesdays and Christmas day, New Years Day and May 1st. Espace Ferrie, Avenue de la Boulais, Rennes, Tel. 02 99 84 32 43.
A rural heritage museum set in a 15th to 17th century manor house in the Vitré area. The ground floor of the museum is set up like a farmhouse with typical rural furniture and local handicrafts. Upstairs represents the master craftsman’s house.
Distance 79 miles/1:37 mins.
Musée du Château museum - Vitre
Housed in the Château de Vitré, the museum was founded in 1876 by Arthur de la Broderie in the spirit of encyclopaedism of the time. Introduction to the château dating from the 11th, 13th, 15th and 16th centuries. Decorative objects reflecting the history of Vitré. http://www.mairie-vitre.com
Atelier-Musée de l'Horlogerie (Watchmakers' Museum) - Fougeres
In the magnificent setting of a 16th century building at Fougères the watchmaking museum and workshop will please your eyes and unveil the secrets of clocks on buildings, Louis XV wallclocks, and the antique watches of your ancestors.
Set in the heart of the Bay of Saint-Brieuc on the site of a former tile factory, the Briqueterie museum tells the story of human activity in the bay. The museum includes: the history of the bay's salt merchants, market gardeners and fishermen; the history of the "Cotes du Nord" train which helped open up and develop this area; a working model train and life-size display of a station platform and carriage and the 30-metre gallery of the former industrial oven.
In the centre of this Small Town of Character and former Bishop’s town, the birthplace of Ernest Renan (1823-1892), a half-timbered town house dating from the late 16th century, houses a collection of documents, furniture, objects, paintings and photographs in memory of this famous 19th century writer and thinker.
This old school was built at the dawn of the 20th century at the foot of Ménez-Hom and the gates of the Crozon peninsula. It has now been turned into a museum showing the world of schoolchildren and teachers through various objects, documents and tableaux.
After the permanent collection rooms in the Eglise des Jacobins were closed, the Musée des Jacobins became the Musée de Morlaix and is now based in two locations, namely the Maison à Pondalez and Les Jacobins. “Regards sur la collection” periodically highlights aspects of the collection in Les Jacobins exhibition room, alternating with traditional temporary exhibitions and “L’oeuvre choisie” at the Maison à Pondalez. This is a half-timbered house dating back to the 16th century, featuring a monumental granite fireplace, spiral staircase and wood panelled passageways set round a vast central area. Works and objects in the collection portray the daily lives of the local people and the architecture and history of Morlaix.
Situated 2 kms west of Malestroit , it was here that a very fierce battle took place in June 1944. The Breton marquis (guerrilla Resistance fighters) joined by Free French Forces parachuted in from England, successfully diverting the local German troops from the main Normandy invasion movements.
Today, on this battle site you can visit the Musée de la Résistance Bretonne with 1500m2 of covered area displaying memorabilia. Outside there are tanks, jeeps and big guns. There is also an American half-track which takes you on a 20 minutes tour of the wooded park.
Musée de la Résistance Bretonne, Les Hardys Béhellec, 56140 Saint-Marcel. Téléphone : 02 97 75 16 90.
Residence of the dukes of Brittany throughout the 13th and 15th Centuries, Suscinio was built on the edge of the ocean. Now in the ownership of the Morbihan regional council, it has been carefully restored and is open to the public 1 April-30 Sept. daily10-7, Oct.-31st March closed Wed. except school holidays. Oct/Feb/Mar 10-12 and 2-6pm. Nov/Dec/Jan 10-12 and 2-5.
Musée de la Pêche (Fishing Museum) - Concarneau The fishing museum, set in the remarkable surroundings of Concarneau’s walled town, presents 1500 square metres on the history and techniques of sea fishing around the world. During a two-hour visit, the slide shows, models, displays and boats will tell you who fishes for what, where and how, how boats are made and fish are preserved. You can also go aboard the Hemerica, a 34-metre trawler anchored at the museum’s quayside, and explore it from hold to wheelhouse, wardroom to stores. The shop has books, posters, maps, models and maritime souvenirs, many of them exclusive to this museum.
Musee de la Peche, 3 rue Vauban, Ville Close, Concarneau. Tel. 02 98 97 10 20.
The museum is located in the old palace of the bishops of Quimper. It houses rich collections of archaeology, ancient art, and the popular art of Finistère, including precious metalwork, statues and stained glass. There are two floors devoted to Breton arts and traditions, such as costumes, furniture, Quimper pottery, etc.
With its wonderful views over the natural harbour, ports and the Penfeld exhibition centre and its perfect setting at the heart of Brest’s shopping and military districts, this castle is the most beautiful of all Breton strongholds. Built on 3rd-century Gallo-Roman remains, it bears witness to a rich yet turbulent past. The Musée National de la Marine, set in the Tour Madelaine, Portail Paradis and imposing keep, holds incredible collections that recount the history of the French Navy and its close links with the town.
Opened in Spring 2000, Escal'Atlantic is an invitation to cruise through the history and legends of the great ocean liners.
Located in two compartments of the former submarine base and covering 3,500 m2, this exhibition-experience is the flagship facility for the new tourist attraction of the port of Saint-Nazaire.
Very different from a traditional museum, Escal'Atlantic simulates a real voyage on an ocean liner. Visitors are first welcomed, then go on board using the gangway ladder. In the main hall, receptionists and bellboys invite the passengers to move on to the rear deck, giving them the keys to their cabins and a plan of the ship. As they go along the passageway, half-open doors provide glimpses of the cabins.
Everyone can now explore the liner at their own pace: have a look in the boiler room, where the heady odour of diesel combines with the noise of the engines, see the tween decks as they were in the days of the emigrants, or the ship's holds, the cabins and the covered deck where one can relax on the famous "deckchairs". A little further on, on the upper deck, you can breathe the sea air which sweeps the passageways, by taking a look out of the portholes.… After a visit to the bridge, that mythical place usually off limits to passengers, visitors can explore the music rooms, the hairdresser's, the smoking room… then, the most prestigious place on the ship, the dining room, taking the famous main staircase before going on to the ship's cinema. Here, extracts of feature films inspired by life on board the transatlantic liners are shown. Suddenly, the film stops… the passengers must be evacuated…
Base sous marine / Ville-Port - Boulevard de la Légion d'Honneur, 44613 SAINT-NAZAIRE. Tél : 0 810 888 444.
This museum is the ideal way to begin your tour of the salt marshes (a listed site). Come with all the family and see how the salt marshes operate, discover the history and use of Guérande salt (models, tools and films) and find out about the life of the “Paludiers” or salters in the 19th century with a large collection of red-painted furniture, costumes, pottery and paintings.
29bis rue Pasteur - 44740 BATZ-SUR-MER Tel. 02 40 23 82 79. Open: - From 1 July to 30 September: every day from 10:00 to 12:30 and 2:30 to 7:00 - Off-season: Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 12:00 and 2:00 to 6:00 - School holidays: every day from 10:00 to 12:00 and 2:00 to 6:00
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Musée du Château museum - Vitre 
Atelier-Musée de l'Horlogerie (Watchmakers' Museum) - Fougeres
