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Information About La Roche Bernard, Brittany

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Things to do in La Roche Bernard

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Why do we recommend stopping here?

a nice mooring with a picnic area, playground, footpaths. The town is well worth exploring. Historically an important seaport, it is still a thriving yachting centre today and its streets are full of little shops and places to eat.

Is there a market day?

The market is held on Thurdays mornings

Is there a public swimming pool?

Yes, Tel: 02 99 90 60 39
Alternative: no

Is there a tourist office?

yes - 02 99 90 67 98

Are there any museums near here?

the Seaborne Vilaine Museum in the Château des Basses Fosses // The museum of the Bee
Opening Hours: The Seaborne Vilaine Museum is open from April to October 02 99 90 83 47 // the museum of the bee (8 rue du passage) is open during the season from 10am-12/2.30pm-7pm.

Are there any other recommended activities?

You can rent canoe : contact "Loisirs Temps libre" 02 99 90 83 25 // Cinema

Is there anything else worth mentioning?

April to September : painting and sculpture exhibitions // Art craftmen market in July and August // 14t July : national fest = firework and concerts // Festival "LesGarennes" on the port (2nd week of August).


Eating and Drinking in La Roche Bernard

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Budget restaurant

There is a good range of restuarants here offering a variety of styles and prices


Practicalities at La Roche Bernard

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Mooring

Mooring reserved for rental boats in front of the restaurants only - Quai des Douanes - Night fee : €12 per night in July and August and €7 per night the rest of the year - You can moor free of charge between 11am and 4pm

Can I get water here?

yes at the visitors pontoon - ask at the capitanerie office

Are there any 220v points to plug the boat into?

yes at the visitors pontoon - ask at the capitanerie office

Can I get fuel here?

in Arzal (further on the Vilaine)

Are there any public waste bins here?

yes

Are there toilet/shower facilities here?

3 shower blocks - at the Port Neuf - the Passerelle d'Arromanches - the Port du Rodhoir.

Is there a post office?

no

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