Activities

Golf. Seven courses nearby, of which the nearest two are about 15 minutes from Grand Val
Garage sales and flea markets. For people who like these type of markets, Brittany is unbeatable.
Sailing. Hobie Cats and other types of boats are available for rent on a number of beaches
Char à voile. Sand yachts. Sailing on the beach at low tide In single-seater sailing vessels on three wheels.
Horse riding
Paintball/Go-cart/Quad bikes/Cycling
D Day. The landing beaches in Normandy
The Bayeux tapestry in Bayeux, Normandy
Rent one or more small boats with outboard motors in the port of Dinan. Cruise up and down the River Rance which divides Brittany. Pack a picnic. Tranquil, fun and beautiful.
Sail along the coastline on the “pirate ship” or one of the other boats in Saint-Malo
Shopping in Rennes, the capital of Brittany. Lively university town with, among other things, France’s best, largest food market every Saturday

Shopping trip to Paris: Take the TGV/express train from Rennes and you’ll be in Paris in 1.5 hours. Between sightseeing and shopping, treat yourself to a good lunch at one of Paris’ many outdoor cafes. Take the train home again and you’ll be back at Grand Val by the evening. The contrast between the pace and the crowds of Paris and the tranquillity and birdsong of Grand Val is a magical experience.
Grand Aquarium, Saint-Malo
La Bourbansais Zoo
The water world/adventure park Cobac Parc or the Aquatonic aquatic park in Saint-Malo
Combourg chateau, which shares the name of our village, was built in the 12th century as protection against Vikings, the French and others. It is best known for the fact that the French author François-René de Chateaubriand, the founder of Romanticism in France, grew up here in the late 18th century.
Grand Val is set in over 65 acres of countryside, with many beautiful country trails and a romantic park
Fishing in one of the ponds at Grand Val. Carp and other whitefish. “Catch and release”
Grand Val Games. A multi-event team competition at the Chateau. Rowing, archery, air rifles etc. (€15 per person with a minimum 15 people)
Food & drink: Day trip to the Loire Valley, where you will find France’s best white wines

Suggested activities