Welcome to the MayneBreiz website. We are a local business offering high quality properties to rent in the neighbouring villages of Audierne and Plouhinec, in the beautiful and historic region of Finistere, Southeren Brittany, North West France.
Within the site you will find all the information you need to book the perfect holiday. Including information on the the villages of Audierne and Plouhinec, the properties for rent, check availability and contact information.
Audierne
Our property is situated in the heart of the fishing village of Audierne, at the mouth of the river Goyen, South West Brittany. Magnificent beaches stretch both directions along the coastline, with crystal clear waters offering many watersports and a local diving school. There is premier surfing at De la Torche and other venues. The sea's abundant with life which makes fishing excellent (no pollution). Coastal, river and inland walks are plentiful. Shops, supermarkets, and a variety of quality restaurants to suit all tastes and pockets (the speciality being 'fruits of the sea'). Bars, beaches and an excellent aquarium with coffe shop and restaurant a comfortable walk from the house . Dolphin frequent the marina in Spring and summer.
There are 3 large supermarkets, 3 delicatessens, 5 pattisseries, and indoor market and Poissonarie, many small shops and boutiques. Cafe style bars and restaurants with pavement seating overlooking the harbour. Saturday morning and Wednesday evenings enjoy the travelling market, conjuring a wounderful gallic atmosphere.
Plouhinec
Our second property is a fantastic period farm house set in 5000 sq/m of private gardens just a few hundred metres from the pristine beaches of Plouhinec, a small and tranquill village just 5 minutes drive from Audierne. Eight Kilometres of sandy beaches line the coast, and local fishermen auction the best of their catch everyday including Blue Lobster, Crayfish and Spidercrab along with their delicious Sea bass of the Raz de Sein.
There is a large supermarket a few mintues drive from the house, and the convenience of all the amenities of Audierne just a few mintues down the road.
Staying in Audierne or Plouhinec you're never far away from cultural sites and places of interest. The city of Quimper, historic, charming and gracious with river side cafes, restaurants and an excellent array of shops, is only a half hours drive East. The city boasts a magnificent Cathedral and museum, art gallery and many outer-city shopping malls.
The Historic city of Quimper
Many other towns and cities are just a short drive away perfect for family days out. Visit the walled city of Concarneau, packed with shops, cafe bars and restaurants. There's Pont Aven, a quaint and inspired vibrant village where the artist Paul Gaugin lived and worked. Or visit the great medeival city of Locronan, where you can watch silversmiths and glass blowing artisans craft their wares. Brest with its international airport and famous Oceanarium is an hour and a half drive away.