Stroll from the port of Pont Aven to the Chapel of Trémalo
Durée : 2 heures Starting from the port of Pont Aven, you will cross this charming little village with 14 mills. Go up the Aven along the “Bois d’Amour” promenade, which was the source of inspiration for many paintings. Going back up the river, you will finally branch off through the heights of Pont Aven […]
Cinemas and film schedules
The cinemas near Kerbeleg offer a wide selection of films for all ages
Towns & villages
Pont Aven (8 km – cycle track from Riec-sur-Bélon) :The village is one of the “most beautiful villages of France”, the museum, the chapel of Trémalo (still open and which houses the Christ from which Gauguin drew inspiration for his paintings), the art galleries. Kerascoët (19 km) : One of the oldest hamlets in Brittany […]
From Riec-sur-Bélon to Penquernéo
Durée : 3 heures (1h 30 aller) To reach Penquernéo, leave your vehicle below Riec-sur-Bélon and begin your walk by following the ria du Bélon on the right. You will follow the meanders of this GR®34 customs path before branching off temporarily into the countryside to reach the Bélon Castle. This historic oyster farming site […]
Port of Doëlan
Your route starts on the left bank of Doëlan. Leave your vehicle at the entrance to the village and let yourself be carried to the mouth after the green lighthouse. You will take the coastal path ‘des douaniers’ GR®34 as soon as you leave this ria in South Finistère. The view of the harbour, where […]
A relaxing weekend in Brittany 3 hours from Paris
No less than eleven trains leave the Montparnasse station daily. They serve Lorient station (2h55) and 6 serve Quimperlé (3h20). The new high-speed line now brings your weekend in Brittany closer to Paris. Its wild coastline, tourist attractions and beaches are just a stone’s throw from the capital. Come and relax just a few minutes […]
Opium pillow
This object, now exclusively decorative, is full of history. Discovered in a Singaporean antique shop, this leather, wood and rice straw pillow contained a pipe and opium smoking equipment. Our interior is a mixture of artefacts from the other side of the world and typical Breton furniture and objects. This box reflects some of the […]
Archaeological site of Penn-ar-Bed
Covered arched walkway of Kerantiec This type of monument dates from the end of the Neolithic period and was in use in the third millennium BC as a collective burial place for members of a group of farmers and stockbreeders in the country.This monument is one of a series of eight, three in Morbihan and […]
Renovation, “LES OURS” bedroom
We almost called it the “DOLMEN’S ROOM”. But why such a name? Quite simply because it’s the only room that now has a double view of the enormous stone on which we’ve always had our coffee, which sinks gently under its own weight and looks like a small dolmen with its feet buried in the […]
Renovation of the “Maison à Pain” begins
This quiet cottage in the middle of the Kerbeleg park is a perfect romantic nest. It is meant for a couple or even a family with two children. The windows look out over the sunset through the woods. The restored historic bread oven and the wood-burning stove to warm you up in winter. Everything is […]
The “lean-to oven”
We have renamed it “La Maison à Pain”. A simpler, more authentic summary of its past functions. While isolated ovens or ‘slope ovens’ were built away from the farm or ‘communal’ ovens in the centre of villages for shared use, the ‘oven houses’ were more often for the use of a single house or group […]
Pets
Your four-legged friends can’t stay at Kerbeleg, and yet… We’ve always loved them! But the two mascots of the house are a little cat, Leelooch’ (a little squint and red fur depending on the time of day), and Tofu the latest arrival, who are both bursting with affection. Three free-ranging Indian racing ducks have also […]
Foosball
Popular with most teenagers and adults alike, our cherry wood table foosball from the French brand Petiot will give you a good time on a stable, solid and quality platform. Is table football a sport? You be the judge… But if the frenzied games in the games room next to the big lounge are anything […]
Before Sakura
The first flower of our series of cherry trees planted this winter has appeared. We are expecting four spread out blossoms around the Sakura festival, a Big Hâtif de Burlat cherry, a Géant d’Hedelfingen, a Big Napoleon and a Prunus Accolade (Japanese cherry blossom).
Véréna and Fabien
To talk about our journey, what could be better than a few verses in our beautiful French language: « Heureux qui, comme Ulysse, a fait un beau voyageOu comme cestuy-là qui conquit la toisonEt puis est retourné, plein d’usage et raison,Vivre entre ses parents le reste de son âge ! » (Joachim DU BELLAY) It’s […]
Board Games
All kinds of games, atmospheric games, card games, board games, memory games, knowledge games, educational games,… , we put at your disposal our board games which you can play in the small dedicated lounge.Equipped with an integrated green carpet, you will be able to play lively games of Yam or Bridge.
French billiards
What are the rules? You’re probably familiar with American billiards, with its six holes and colourful balls, but do you know the rules and finesse of French billiards?
The Flying Squirrel
The cottage ‘Les Écureuils’ was missing a little touch of paint, so I chose this little flying animal to decorate the entrance to this cosy little nest in a slightly different way.(Acrylic on canvas: Ecureuil Volant 75×100). Fabien Raveton The flying squirrel (or Pteromyini) is a family of rodents. They are known for their ability […]
From Goulet Riec cove to Penquernéo headland
Duration: 30 minutes This walk will take you from the little cove of Goulet Riec along the Aven to the ocean. You can admire the few properties overlooking the river and the Saint-Nicolas de Port-Manech beach on the opposite bank. Once you’ve reached the headland, push on up the hill to the ruins of the […]
“The king Arthur case”: A Brittany Mystery
In “The King Arthur Case: A Brittany Mystery”, Commissaire Dupin immerses himself in a mysterious world where past and present intertwine. As a series of murders rock a small community in Brittany, all the clues point to an ancient manuscript containing secrets linked to the legend of King Arthur. Dupin, armed with his sharp instinct […]
Where are we now?
Here’s a quick snapshot of the progress of the work.. The big house is finally finishedThe oven will be the winter’s workThe gravel path is almost finished… 15 tonnes of gravel spread out, only five more to go!
Renovating the driveway: 19 tonnes of gravel!
For years, weeds of all kinds have been growing happily in the driveway around the house. Faced with this titanic maintenance project, we decided to limit this gravel path to the front of the house. The tour will therefore take place in a freshly mown lawn. The first step was to dig up and scrape […]
Light
Because the concrete staircase was rarely used, and because we felt that its aesthetic was out of keeping with the building, we went looking for a mason to remove it. With no workmen available on a reasonable budget, we ended up hiring a jackhammer to do the job for four hours… Roughing up and clearing […]
2021 Kerbeleg Olympics!
While in Japan the unfortunate athletes are running out of steam in front of empty stands, the house is finally ready to welcome players of all kinds.
And the “monk’s room” became… “the bird room”!
… or ‘blue’ bedroom. Less mystical for the newcomers, but the vintage spirit remains intact with the monumental fireplace. Our little bear and the birds lighten up this very bright room with new proportions and a comfortable bathroom.
The bread oven… update!
Emptying basins of water every other rainy day during the winter at the foot of the baker’s oven had worn away my patience and curiosity. I imagined this pile of collapsed stones, bathed in mud and the roots of plants that had grown on the roof. So I ended up drilling a hole in the […]
Tell me, little flowerpot…
…when are you going to be de-peppered? The little trough that serves as a planter is sinking with the rain and the passage of time. We were curious to know how deep it was sinking, so Antoine and I pulled it out by the roots to raise it a little. We leave it another 20cm […]
Glass transoms
One of the new tasks I set myself was to replace some of the small dormer windows, where the surface area of the sash and frame often exceeded the area of the glass that let in the light, so we decided to install double-glazed transoms in these locations. Perfectly insulating and letting the light in. […]
The alchemist
(to be read between meals) It all started at the end of the plumbing works when the water was turned on, with heavy, foul-smelling stench rising up the walls and partitions of the little house every time we took a shower. The bowels of the earth were telling us that an invisible evil was threatening […]
Mother on board!
Normally, that would sink the boat, but during her stay, as well as embellishing the garden, she started work on the projects that we’d planned for later, but which were so important to keep in shape and give the impression that the project was progressing well. As a result, our priorities have changed and our […]
The hot potato
“And the lucky winner of a Breton closed bed in the 50th birthday quiz is… Fabien!” Ah, that’s it, the hot potato is therefore mine. This piece of out-of-date Breton furniture, which has been nibbled away by insects and must weigh close to 100 kgs, was moved into the garage by tractor two years ago […]
Small ‘Library & Baby-Foot’ lounge
This is probably one of the rooms that gave us the most cold sweats, along with Daddy&Granny’s old bedroom, as the level of insalubriousness discovered once the walls had been stripped bare was quite horrifying (a small sample of the images before the mushroom omelette below). The wood-eating beetles are not to be outdone and […]
And all the while…
… LeeLoo’Ch (yes, that’s her name, for those of you who have seen Luc Besson’s The 5th Element, she’s the main character) is purring with all her red fur like a little fox. Our new little 6-9 month old cat, orphaned by the SPA, has joined her new home. She’s adorable but ultra-cautious of anything […]
Hollywood
At Kerbeleg, cinema, karaoke and, more exceptionally, games are now available in full width over 2m50. So I needed a few expert cabinet-makers’ hands and strong arms to help me make this formwork in line with the new beams in the living room so that the screen would be a little more discreet. So, with […]
Chambre Hugo (former parents & baby bedroom)
Even more complicated was opening up the stairwell to save our scalps and transform the shared upstairs WC into a functional bathroom. The adjoining bedroom is smaller but just as cosy. All that’s left to paint here are the radiators.
Antoine’s room (formerly the boys’ dormitory and Solange’s room)
We joined the 2 bedrooms to make one, and replaced the out-of-use Velux windows with larger ones that allow you to admire the meadow (20cm high and the full width of the beams). The recess in the eaves has been condemned. If anyone can tell us what it was used for, we’d love to know…
F&V room (former games room):
Having our bedroom on one level means that, before we think about a future that we hope is as far away as possible, we can look into the eyes of the moon and the sun as they rise and the birds and owls sing. Here are a few brief steps to get us into shape:
Adventurers of the Lost Ark
A little racy, I admit, but far less romantic, and instead of setting off in search of the famous and improbable treasure of Kerbeleg, we set off on a relentless search, not for the source of the water like Manon, but for its more obscure destination. We are sorely missing the left (west) half of […]
“Stairway to heaven”, the new life of the staircase.
What a joy it is to find the clattering footsteps of our ‘little ones’, now grown up, quietly climbing the steps of the wooden staircase that leads to their bedrooms. Goodbye cobalt blue and ultramarine blue carpets, closer to the blue of a gloomy Breton winter sky than the blue of the South Seas against […]
Are you gluten intolerant?
Your gluten-free breakfast At Kerbeleg, breakfast is part of the pleasure of your stay. A calm, gourmet moment that allows you to start the day serenely. For people who are gluten intolerant or sensitive, this moment can sometimes become a source of stress. That’s why we offer, upon request prior to booking, a gluten-free breakfast, […]
“The granite coast murders”: In the footsteps of Commissaire Dupin
The story of “The granite coast murders” follows Commissaire Dupin as he navigates between two investigations, one of which is marked by a body discovered with haematomas and clues suggesting murder. After discussions with his colleagues, Dupin turns his attention to suspects linked to Breton music and local life, while seeking information on three men […]
Land to starboard!
The port of St Nazaire welcomes our container, just a few hours away and twenty-five years of furniture, paintings and other objects that have marked our lives in France and Asia reach their new home. It’s a party! Jean Tanguy, Daddy’s former gardener, leads the way. We couldn’t have expected it, but his grandson is […]
Claustra, the tutorials
What was still a small, dark, low-ceilinged corridor leading to the old kitchen in the spring is now a short, but bright and high passageway to the new one. So, in the spirit of brightening up the rooms, I decided to install a half-timbered clerestory. Once the partition had been erected to a height of […]
Garage – Small dining room – Utility room… Water rising!
We already knew the garage, which became a small north-facing dining room where we had so many breakfasts, courgette gratins and sausage and purée puddings at the end of a beach day, but the future laundry room is taking on a generous amount of water. The doors have lived through the years, suffering from the […]
Canteen between sea and countryside
Easy recipe for crispy mixed vegetables with herbs and pan-fried fish fillet with garlic and Breton butter: INGREDIENTS: RECIPE: Vegetables: Fish: Serve with a glass of sweet cider.
Partitioning (video)
The rooms have finally found their walls, the electrical conduits and plumbing are partly incorporated into the décor, and the new rustic oak doors have been fitted. The new perfect parallelism in this old space is a little disconcerting, but don’t forget that this building was constructed over four hundred years ago, when craftsmen probably […]
