🌊 Activities and discoveries around the gîte in Hirel - Baie du Mont Saint-Michel 🚶‍♂️ Nature and fresh air - Walks on the dyke of the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel - Walking and mountain biking along coastal paths and country lanes - Watching the high tides, migratory birds and the changing landscapes of the bay - Fishing on foot (cockles, clams, mussels) 🦪 - Accompanied nature outings in the bay (crossings, guided discoveries) 🌬️ Water sports & leisure activities - Sand yachting on the beaches of Hirel (renowned site) - Kitesurfing and board sports depending on conditions - Sea kayaking and paddle in authorised areas - Sailing and water sports nearby 🏖️ Sea & relaxation - Beaches in Cancale or on the banks of the Rance for walking and swimming - Spectacular sunsets over the bay 🌅 🏰 Heritage & sightseeing - Dol-de-Bretagne: Saint-Samson cathedral, historic centre - Saint-Malo: ramparts, beaches, inner city - Cancale: Port de la Houle and oyster tasting - Dinan: medieval town and ramparts - Mont Saint-Michel: its village and bay, a UNESCO site 🧺 Local produce and gourmet pleasures - Tasting of seafood and Breton specialities - Local markets and producers (Dol-de-Bretagne, Cancale) - Typical restaurants and crêperies 🍽️ 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family activities around Hirel - Saint-Malo Aquarium 🐠 one of the largest aquariums in France, with fun and educational trails for young and old alike - Petit train marin de Saint-Malo 🚂: an original and fun way to discover the ramparts and history of the corsair town - Family bike rides 🚲 on the sea wall and the greenways of the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel - Fishing on foot 🦪 at low tide (cockles, clams, periwinkles), an emblematic activity accessible to children - Sand yachting at Hirel 🌬️: initiation and demonstrations on one of the bay's most famous beaches - Beaches and wide open spaces for running, playing, kite-flying and observing the bay's wildlife - Discover Mont Saint-Michel 🏰: visit the village and the ramparts, a must-see experience for all the family

🚗🚆✈️🚲 How can I join Hirel? 🚗 By car Hirel is easily accessible by road: - From Rennes: about 1 hour ➝ RN176 direction Saint-Malo / Dol-de-Bretagne, then direction Hirel - From Saint-Malo: about 25 minutes - From Mont-Saint-Michel: about 45 minutes 👉 Easy-access private car park on site at the gîte. 🚆 By train - Nearest TGV station: Dol-de-Bretagne (about 15 km). Direct links from Rennes, Paris Montparnasse, Saint-Malo. - Nearest TER station: La Fresnais From Dol-de-Bretagne station: taxi, car hire, local bus (depending on periods and timetables) ✈️ By plane - Rennes Saint-Jacques airport ✈️ (about 75 km - 1 hr 10 min) National and European flights From the airport: car hire (recommended) or train via Rennes then Dol-de-Bretagne 🚲 By bike Hirel is a popular destination for cycle tourists 🚲 : Access via the cycle routes of the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel. Links with greenways and low-traffic secondary roads. Flat and panoramic routes, ideal for a gentle discovery of the bay 🌊. 👉 Bikes can be safely parked on site.