Yacht in France

[mirabriani]

I espied a nine metre Jeaneau "folie douce" on E bay for sale.
She is in Perros Guirec North Britanny.
The owner has painted an idealic picture of how life could be for the new owner.

The punchline is that Dearheart (bless her) said "Well, why don't you go and
see it then?"

Does anyone know anything about the general area?
We would need easy access for two or three days at a time, (airport?)
Any ideas on the local sailing area, I believe it is good?
What do others do about transport? bus, train, folding bike, hire car?

Your thoughts will be appreciated
Regards Briani

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[Robin]

Perros Guirec is a delightful harbour and a lovely town. The downside is that the marina has a sill and gate and is only open +/1.5hrs HW it varies with the tide height, but at some neaps it may not open for 2 or 3 days. There are lots of nearby nice places to visit, like Les Sept Isles (anchorage), Ploumanac'h (buoys), Trebeurden (marina and nice anchorages), Treguier River (marina), Port Blanc (buoys/anchor).

Nearest ferry ports would be St Malo and Roscoff, not sure about airports. Lots of Brits have houses in Perros Guirec and area.

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[jhr]

We've holidayed (ashore) in that area for the past couple of years. Overnight ferry to Saint Malo then a couple of hours in the car. There's an airport at Lannion (10 miles) but I don't think there are direct flights from the UK.

Perros Guirrec has a fair sized marina, as do Trebeurden and Treguier. Lots of small harbours with some shelter, (eg Port Blanc, Tregastel) though not many with all weather protection. The area is called the Cote de Granit Rose, cos there are lots of pinkish rocks, that are very hard when you hit them. Tides are enormous and I'd have thought pilotage is accordingly interesting. Lovely part of the world and, in spite of my rather facetious comments above, a lovely place to sail from, I'd have thought. Usual plethora of wonderful restaurants with absurdly cheap (by UK standards) prices.

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[mirabriani]

Thank you Robin and JHR for your swift replies.
Briani

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[PhilF]

I tried to buy a place in Brittany and went lots
St Malo route is a pain, takes all night and if you miss the return its a wait til the next day.
Brest airport - the route is okay, but not so cheap as Spain or SOF. Flights stop in Paris too

Drive from Calais is too far, Brittany is great tho



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[William_H]

Hey Brian perhaps I sound like a pratt but have you considered the antipodes if you are thinking a se cond boat? Sure it's 18 hours in a plane but then it sounds like similar times in a ferry to France.
What do you get ? Everything cheap cos of exchange rates, english speaking, brilliant weather in the winter of UK and no tides. Take a trip rent a yacht and find out for yourself. will

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[brianhumber]

Great place to sail with lots of little coves in the rocks to explore and stay over lunch/night. Use the SHOM charts far far better. We found PG very good for marina and shoreside eateries as well but single gates do not alway open on neaps or the window when they are open is very short.
Getting there is either Ferry or TGV Paris- Brest line and then car. I tend to use St Malo which is even better now BF have upped the frequency and hire a car. Roscoff is nearer but depending where you start Plymouth is a long way west

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[hdavies]

The best ferry routes are available at directferries.com including route maps




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[mirabriani]

Hi William H
You make a good point, probably most peeps would discount the idea with no further thought. I would need to overcome that sort of resistance from large family
which reminds me....cost! "Dad; we'd love to come with you, but....."

Thankyou to the others who replied.
Regards Briani

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[Goodge]

Have flown to Brest airport before out of Stansted on Ryanair ...£29 one way.

FlyBe are now advertising the route from Southampton which may appeal to you.

Would agree with all other comments, Pg is a wonderful place (if a little tidal) but you can always moor out side or close to Sept Isles and many other places to visit.







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[Chris_Robb]

Ryanair flight

has been chopped.

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