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Villa Bon Vent

Situated in the beautiful Pays de La Loire region of France, close to Brittany, facing the sea and overlooking the yacht basin at La Turballe, close to Guérande, La Baule, La Brière and the saltmarshes, Villa Bon Vent welcomes you all year round, be it for just a weekend or a longer stay to discover the charm of the Côte Sauvage.

Built in solid granite in the late 19th century, the Villa Bon Vent is a family home located directly opposite the yacht basin in La Turballe. Summer or Winter you can watch the yachts and fishing trawlers come and go. The sea changes colour according to its mood. Far off, from the window of your bedroom, you can see the former corsair port of Le Croisic, to your left the long stretch of sand leading to Pen Bron, the Four Plateau lighthouse on the horizon, on a clear day you can just see the islands of Houat and Hoêdic, and even further away..... America !!

The Villa Bon Vent offers 2 bedrooms, each with a perfect seaview.

' Ker Anne '
Named after your hostess, this is the larger of the two bedrooms. The maritime theme of this spacious bedroom will delight you. You will fall asleep in your king size bed of 160 cm.
You can write your postcards on an antique 'société de boule de fort' table. Independent bathroom.

' Ker Lucille '
Named after your hostesses daughter, the cosy and refined elegance of this bedroom will charm you.
The décor is a subtle blend of 'toile de Jouy' and old 'toile de Mayenne'.
Independent shower and washbasin.

What to see and do ?

La Turballe is a fishing port. Walk around the wharves, visit the fishing museum, the fishing co-operative....Bring your rod and fish from the port breakwater or the beach or go out in a boat with a professional guide.

La Turballe borders the Guérande saltmarshes, world renowned for the salt produced here for more than a millenium. By bicycle or horsedrawn cart, take the time to discover this delicate balance created and maintained by Man and Nature. Watch the saltgatherers harvest the famous 'Fleur de Sel de Guérande' using gestures handed down through the centuries.

Tempted by a picnic ?
We can prepare your meal, complete with a picnic backpack.

A gastronomic regional dinner in the company of your hosts can be arranged on demand.

Why not make a day trip to the offshore islands of Houat, Hoëdic or Belle Île en Mer ? Embarkation is less than 100 metres from your bedroom.

Or visit the medieval walled city of Guérande just 6 km from La Turballe. Visit the Porte Saint Michel Museum and the gothic splendour of the Collégiale Church.

The chic resort town of La Baule is only 12 km away - try your luck at blackjack in the casino, relax in a salt water spa, play a round of golf (45 holes on an international course), gallop a horse along the beach at dawn or dusk, visit the boutiques near the casino and on the Avenue de Gaulle.

Explore the eerie world of La Brière in a flat bottomed punt that you pole yourself or take a guided tour in a party.

La Turballe has numerous restaurants offering delicious seafood and other Breton specialties. We will be delighted to advise you and share our favourite gastronomic addresses on the Guérande Peninsula.

Prices 2007

'Ker Anne'
Independent bathroom
W.C.
King size bed 160 cm

High season 75 €
Low season 65 €

Additional single bed 15 €

'Ker Lucille'
Shower, washbasin
W.C. on the ground floor
Bed 140 cm

High season 65 €
Low season 55 €

High season : June 15 to September 15. Low season : the rest of the year

Access to La Turballe

It's easy; keep going west, guided by the sea air and the mild climate.

Villa bon Vent is in the commune of La Turballe in the Department of Loire Atlantique, part of the Pays de la Loire Region.