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March22

The « Eclat de Haute-Bretagne » rose in Rennes

Here I am in Rennes to discover the rose with the name « Eclat de Haute-Bretagne », before going for a stroll through the medieval districts of the city.

An impressive bloom

I’m on my way to the Parc du Thabor in Rennes, one of the loveliest parks in France to visit one of its most important inhabitants, the « Eclat de Haute-Bretagne » rose. Created by the well-known grower Michel Adam, the rose has a subtle, refined scent and is sponsored by the famous actress Elsa Zylberstein.

My video about Rennes and the rose « Eclat de Haute-Bretagne » :

Rose Eclat de Haute-Bretagne en Ille-et-Vilaine (Bretagne) from Hautebretagne on Vimeo.

In view of the gorgeous weather, after my tour of the park, I decided to go for a walk through the medieval streets of Rennes : rue Saint-Melaine, place Sainte-Anne, rue Pont-aux-Foulons, rue de la Visitation, … the old part of the city is a delightful district to visit with its splendid, half-timbered houses and imposing churches !

My next blog posting will be a spicy affair ! My meeting with Daniel who works at the Epices Roellinger Spice Store produced some wonderful anecdotes !

See you !
Philippe

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May31

« Réveille tes pieds» (literally ‘Wake up your feet’!) at the Jardins de Brocéliande (Gardens)

The Jardins de Brocéliande, 15 km from Rennes, are the site of a unique barefoot walk, ideal for an outing with family or friends in the legendary Brocéliande Forest at the heart of Brittany.

A walk with a difference – and great fun too!

The idea behind this walk with a difference is to have fun and be surprised. When you arrive, you take a map, leave your shoes in a locker and off you go ! The walk is of adult-size dimensions but children can have fun too.

Jardins de Brocéliande

Jardins de Brocéliande

A kilometre of sensations

Forty-five different materials spread along one kilometre to surprise you (and your feet !), providing a range of sensations.  Curl up your toes on seashells, enjoy the coolness of slates and wiggle your feet in oozy mud. Some of the materials are easy to identify, others less so. Can you guess what you’re walking on? Great fun for all the family!

A magnificent park

Although the essential part of this unusual walk concerns your feet, make the most of the beautiful surroundings and enjoy the many varieties of rose, different themed and educational areas.

At the end of the walk your happy, wide-awake feet will almost be sorry to find their shoes. For other family-fun activities in the Brocéliande Forest, watch our video of Brocéliande in Upper-Brittany Ille-et-Vilaine.

For more information on the Gardens: Les Jardins de Brocéliande

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February26

Parc Floral de Haute-Bretagne (Botanical Gardens)

Jardin du Soleil Levant au Parc Floral de Haute-Bretagne

Parc Floral de Haute-Bretagne

Magnificent Gardens…

Established in 1847, the Parc Floral de Haute-Bretagne at Châtellier is a 25-hectare park featuring plant species from all over the world. It has 21 themed gardens, inspired by poems, travel souvenirs and even the history of gardens…

« This amazing park is a labyrinth of pleasure opening onto the charming Breton countryside. Its diversity of plants, flowers and viewpoints provides the visitor with a delightful walk through ever-changing scenery»… extract from « La France des Jardins » (Gardens in France). It is also a fantastic botanical universe for children who can search for Tyrannosaurus Rex in the prehistoric garden or the Minotaur in the labyrinth of Knossos and explore the hide-out where carnivorous plants lurk…

… and beautiful guest rooms too!

Parc Floral de Haute-Bretagne

Parc Floral de Haute-Bretagne

The Château de la Foltière which dates from 1830, stands in the Parc Floral and has 4 well-appointed guest rooms and a suite on its first floor with superb views of the park and the amazing gardens ! Guests can enjoy the comfortable private lounge and the tea room as well as a wide range of activities including a free tour of the gardens, fishing, boating, walking…and a visit to the Castle at Fougères, 10km away.

>> Here are two websites to visit for more information : Parc Floral and Château de la Foltière

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