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Brittany is a unique region of France. Its history, heritage and culture are distinctive and fascinating. And if you want to discover all of this within an unassuming, rural setting, you could do far worse than pay a visit to little Ploerdut. This pretty little village doesn't shout about its heritage, yet it offers so many intriguing glimpses of the past. It's also a thriving community, with local amenities and a typically vibrant Breton attitude to life.
Ploerdut is a small, rural village, but it's got a few handy local amenities. There's a small general store, a creperie (an absolute must when in Brittany!) a couple of bars and a restaurant. For larger shops, supermarkets and a greater choice of restaurants you only have to pop half an hour down the road to nearby Pontivy.
Heritage is where Ploerdut really excels. There are a number of lovely little chapels to be seen, although a few more have now sadly vanished. Several chateaux and manor houses can also be found around the village. Add to this a stone cross from the 18th century and some restored cider caves and you have a full programme of history to explore!
The huge leisure lake of Guerledan is fabulous for family days out. The Morbihan coast is lovely, and given the micro climate enjoyed by Morbihan, promises long, sunny days of beach and seaside fun. And at less than an hour away, it's easy to get to. If you're a golfer you can choose from several nearby courses. Many other activities are also found in the area, including horse-riding, cycling, water sports and many more. Mountain biking is also very popular in the area, and bike hire is available locally.
You're never likely to be stuck for something to do in this lovely part of Brittany. Mediaeval market towns like Pontivy and Josselin are nearby, and are delightful to visit as well as being handy for shopping trips. If you're happy to travel a little further, it's also worth a longer trip to see glorious Dinan. Morbihan's fascinating and mysterious heritage - standing stones, tumuli, myths and legends galore - is all there to be discovered too, out in the countryside. And this being Brittany, there's no end of fetes and festivals going on all over the region, especially in the summer months. Getting along to these gives a real idea of the unique culture of Brittany, and provides loads of fun!
The airports of Dinard, Brest and Rennes offer direct flights to and from the UK. The nearest ferry ports are St Malo and Roscoff, but Cherbourg, Calais and Caen are other possible options. Drivers will find Ploerdut just off the D138 and D132 roads. The nearest major road is the N164.
Brittany is ever popular with many nationalities looking for a holiday home, and property in almost any part of the region is usually a very sound investment. Currently, there's a great selection of properties on the market, many with potential for equestrian or holiday business facilities. Prices are amazingly reasonable too!
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Ploerdut lies in the north-west of France. It's located in the north-west of the Morbihan department.
Population: 1,312
Access: By air: Fly to Brest, Dinard or Rennes. By ferry: The nearest ports are St Malo and Roscoff, but it's easy enough to reach from Cherbourg, Calais and Caen too. By road: The town lies just off the D128 and D132 roads.
Economy: The economy is mainly based around agriculture. Locally produced goods include cider, sausages and buckwheat pancakes.
Interesting fact: In 1990, Ploerdut was awarded the title of "Common Heritage of rural Brittany", thanks to the proliferation of architectural heritage it possesses.
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