Les chaumières - Thatched cottage village in Brittany
les chaumières - Thatched cottage village in Brittany Névez Finistère Discover Brittany's famous thatched-roof villages.
Where can I find a thatched cottage village in Brittany?
There are still a few thatched cottage villages in Brittany, mainly in Finistère, such as the villages of Kerascoet or Kercanic in the commune of Névezor Loire atlantique Kerhinet in the Brière regional nature park.
What's special about a thatched cottage village?
Brittany's thatched cottage villages are typical, timeless places. They are among the oldest villages in their region, and are special in that they architecture houses. In fact, each house is covered with a thatched roof. The walls are made of stone and the openings - doors and windows - are often small.
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Thatched roofs and thatched cottages
Thatched roofs are different from the roofs usually found on modern houses in Brittany - often slate roofs, sincemade of reed and rush which are collected in the marsh.
Thatched roofs were widespread until the end of the 19th century, as they were less expensive and provided effective insulation in both summer and winter: "Thatch has long been used to cover rural and even urban roofs (hence the name "thatched cottages"). Its use was widespread until the end of the 19th century, due to the low cost of the material and the thermal insulation it provided (thatched roofs stay warm in winter and cool in summer)." wikipedia extract
Thatched cottages - Visit a thatched cottage village in Brittany?
Of course, it's also possible to visit thatched cottage villages in Brittany, whether in Finistère or Loire-Atlantique. In the commune of Névez, in Finistère, you'll find two thatched cottage villages: Kerascoet and Kercanic.
Thatched cottage village in Finistère
Kerascoet
The thatched cottage village of Kerascoet is located in the commune of Névezbetween the villages of Kerstalen and Port Manec'h.
How do I get to the thatched cottage village of Kerascoet?
From the town of Névez, take the D77 towards Port Manec'h, then turn right towards the village of Kerascoet, following the signs.
Where can I park near the thatched cottage village of Kerascoet?
You can park in the parking lot on the route de Rospico beach. Please note that it is not possible to drive through the village, and that parking is compulsory. Parking is free of charge.
How many thatched cottages are there in the village of Kerascoet?
The village of Kerascoet comprises around fifteen thatched cottages. They are grouped together along the main axis, a small pedestrian road accessible from the free parking lot.
Kercanic
The thatched cottage village of Kercanic is located in the commune of Névez, between the villages of Raguénez, Célan and the Dourveil beach.
How do I get to the thatched cottage village of Kercanic?
From the town of Névez, take the road leading to the village of Raguénez, then turn right at Célan, following the signs.
Where can I park near the thatched cottage village of Kercanic?
You can park in the small square in the center of the village.
How many thatched cottages are there in the village of Kercanic?
The village of Kercanic comprises just under 10 thatched cottages. They are grouped together along the main axis, a small road that leads to the Dourveil beach and the Trévignon road.
Rediscover the town of Névez?
The town of Névez is famous for its fine sandy beaches and unspoilt blue waters. It's ideally situated between Trégunc and Pont-Aven.
From Port Manech or the pointe de Trévignon, you can embark for the Glénan archipelago, or the town of Pont-Aven, home of the painters.
Of course, as explained above, you can take advantage of its beaches - Rospico beach, Port Panech beach, Tahiti beach, Raguénez beach, Kersidan beach, Dourvei beach - as well as its many activities and market...
But don't forget to take the time to (re) discover the architecture of the neo-Breton houses, the thatched cottages (de Kerascoet or Kercanic), or the cultural elements of Breton heritage.
Port Manech
Port Manech is a village in the commune of Névez, at the mouth of the river Aven. It boasts a beautiful beach, with a breathtaking view over the mouths of the Aven and Belon rivers, and a port that was once home to sardine fishermen. Port Manech had its heyday in the Belle Epoque, and the wooden bathing cabins still stand as a reminder of this glorious past.
Here again, a well-known painter, Paul Gauguin, liked to come and paint fishermen or women in Breton headdresses when he stayed at Pont-Aven.
Thatched cottage village in Brière
Kerhinet
The thatched cottage village of Kerhinet is located in the commune of Saint-Lyphard in the Loire Atlantique region, in the Brière nature park.
How do I get to the thatched cottage village of Kerhinet?
From the town of Guérande, take the D774 towards Herbignac, then turn right and follow the signs.
Where can I park near the thatched cottage village of Kerhinet?
You can park in the large parking lot to the south of the village, then walk into the village.
How many thatched cottages are there in the village of Kerascoet?
The village of Kerascoet comprises eighteen thatched cottages. They are grouped together along the main axis, a small pedestrian road accessible from the large parking lot.
Névezis a pretty little town in southern Brittany, France, on the Atlantic coast. It lies between the towns of Trégunc and Pont-Aven.
