My first post.
I'm sure i'm not the first (and won't be the last) person to sit in front of their first post and wonder where to start and why on earth they decided to do this. Do I write a page for everyday of my life until now ? No, it would bore you to tears. I'll try to stick to the things I have done in Brittany and the places I have visited and felt were worth sharing with you. I'm also hoping that some of you will write to me with idea's that you feel deserve mentioning.
Thursday, 28 August 2008
Monday, 18 August 2008
The Pirate's Maze
The Pirate's Maze is only a short step from Dinan, St. Malo and Dinard on the Rance Valley.
I had a lovely afternoon out at this maze with some friends and their children. The mazes were excellent, there were four in all. Each maze had a set of 10 questions to be answered by finding the question boards in the right order. These questions added interest at the same time as guiding you through the maze. We split into teams so it got a bit torrid rushing from board to board. When you finally reach the centre of the maze there is seating and snacks for the exhausted adults and great outdoor games for the younger ones which kept them entertained for at least another 30 minutes whilst we caught our breath and got ready for the next maze.
The kids had a lovely time and were kept busy for the whole afternoon.
It was very good value for money (entrance fee approx 7 euros each). There were also pic-nic tables near to the car park and we were allowed to go out, have our lunch and then return leaving all the pic-nic stuff in the cars.
I had a lovely afternoon out at this maze with some friends and their children. The mazes were excellent, there were four in all. Each maze had a set of 10 questions to be answered by finding the question boards in the right order. These questions added interest at the same time as guiding you through the maze. We split into teams so it got a bit torrid rushing from board to board. When you finally reach the centre of the maze there is seating and snacks for the exhausted adults and great outdoor games for the younger ones which kept them entertained for at least another 30 minutes whilst we caught our breath and got ready for the next maze.The kids had a lovely time and were kept busy for the whole afternoon.
It was very good value for money (entrance fee approx 7 euros each). There were also pic-nic tables near to the car park and we were allowed to go out, have our lunch and then return leaving all the pic-nic stuff in the cars.
Monday, 17 December 2007
Indoor Pool in Dol de Bretagne "Dolibulle"
The indoor swimming pool at Dol de Bretagne is lovely. It has three different swimming pools and a big fun slide which the kids loved (after a little coaxing because it is high).
Dolibulle is open every afternoon (even Sunday) between 14.00 and 18.00 and the standard prices are about 5 euros per person. There is no time limit.
The thing I most liked is that the whole area was nicely done, clean and warm so when you had had enough of swimming you could go and sit on the side, dry off and relax so you get that warm summer feeling in the middle of winter.
In the summer months the large glass doors are drawn back and you can sit outside on the grass and sunbathe.
Perfect.
Dolibulle is open every afternoon (even Sunday) between 14.00 and 18.00 and the standard prices are about 5 euros per person. There is no time limit.
The thing I most liked is that the whole area was nicely done, clean and warm so when you had had enough of swimming you could go and sit on the side, dry off and relax so you get that warm summer feeling in the middle of winter.
In the summer months the large glass doors are drawn back and you can sit outside on the grass and sunbathe.
Perfect.
Friday, 14 December 2007
Indoor Playground - Whopi at Cap Malo near Rennes and in St. Brieuc.
Woupi is a great solution when it's raining outside and the children need to get rid of some energy. Cost: 6 euro/hour
Woupi is a Wakey Warehouse type indoor playground for children up to 12 years of age. The best thing about it is that the adults get in for free and there is a seating area (with wi-fi so take your laptop) where you can read or work whilst the children are playing. It has limited opening during the French term times but during school holidays it is open all day.
website: http://www.woupi.fr/
They also cater for children's birthday parties with special booths set aside, animators and cake.
The Woupi we have been to is at Cap Malo just outside Rennes, Cap malo has a variety of other entertainment facilities such as bowling, golf, karting, indoor football, cinema and restaurants. Almost all age groups can find something to do at Cap Malo. Website: http://www.cap-malo.com/ . There are also DIY/Homebase type shops and garden centres at cap malo.
There is also a Woupi in St. Brieuc www.woupi.fr
Woupi is a Wakey Warehouse type indoor playground for children up to 12 years of age. The best thing about it is that the adults get in for free and there is a seating area (with wi-fi so take your laptop) where you can read or work whilst the children are playing. It has limited opening during the French term times but during school holidays it is open all day.
website: http://www.woupi.fr/
They also cater for children's birthday parties with special booths set aside, animators and cake.
The Woupi we have been to is at Cap Malo just outside Rennes, Cap malo has a variety of other entertainment facilities such as bowling, golf, karting, indoor football, cinema and restaurants. Almost all age groups can find something to do at Cap Malo. Website: http://www.cap-malo.com/ . There are also DIY/Homebase type shops and garden centres at cap malo.
There is also a Woupi in St. Brieuc www.woupi.fr
Tuesday, 20 November 2007
Ice Skating in Brittany
I'm always amazed at how cheap a good afternoons' entertainment is in Brittany. Again, I thought this ice skating rink "Le Blizz" near Rennes was great value for money.
We arrived at 2.pm and were surprised to find the boot hire was also included in the price. Once inside, the rink was not too busy and the children were able to "find their feet" without being in too much danger from the whiz kids There was also a children and toddlers rink with supports and a kind of skating push chair supplied for free.
We had a great afternoon and could stay as long as we wanted. There are lockers inside the rink area for handbags and valuable so we were able to smuggle some water in and a small snack to keep the energy levels up. Water is a must as we all got very thirsty for some reason. There is a bar area accessible from the rink so that you can take a rest, eat and drink before continuing on your new ice skating career or, your bottom.
We arrived at 2.pm and were surprised to find the boot hire was also included in the price. Once inside, the rink was not too busy and the children were able to "find their feet" without being in too much danger from the whiz kids There was also a children and toddlers rink with supports and a kind of skating push chair supplied for free.
We had a great afternoon and could stay as long as we wanted. There are lockers inside the rink area for handbags and valuable so we were able to smuggle some water in and a small snack to keep the energy levels up. Water is a must as we all got very thirsty for some reason. There is a bar area accessible from the rink so that you can take a rest, eat and drink before continuing on your new ice skating career or, your bottom.
Tuesday, 2 October 2007
Reptilarium, Alligator Bay
Eew. But the kids loved Alligator Bay (the reptilarium). This is a perfect activity for a rainy day as most of the reptiles are indoors in the warm. Good for the winter too.
It's worth mentioning that Alligator Bay is in the shadow of the Mont St. Michel so the more phobic members of the family could go off and see that whilst the others are enjoying a more tropical experience.
Outside, depending on the time of year, children and adults can get touchy-feely with some enormous turtles which is a nice experience.
In the first section, The reptilarium there is a massive selection of snakes and slimy creatures of all kinds. The display area is well organised and there are all sorts of passages and tunnels for the children to use to get closer to the animals.
Once you leave the smaller reptiles behind you can go to the Alligator park which is indoors. You will probably smell the alligators before you see them but you get used to that quite quickly and you look down into pits where there are ponds with beaches for the alligators to languish on. Try to get there at feeding time to make it more exciting for the kids.
It won't take a whole day but for the entrance fee (approx 7 euros each) a good afternoon's entertainment.
Friday, 7 September 2007
Bowling in Brittany
Le Belem Bowling in Dinan
This has not be a good sunny summer and many of us have been searching for something to do in the dry and out of the wind. The ten pin bowling ally in Dinan "Le Belem" is great fun for kids and adults. It is open from 15h in the afternoon until the early hours of the morning, even on a Sunday which is unusual here in Brittany. The price ranges from 4.50 - 6.00 euros per person for a game depending on what time of day it is and shoe hire is 1.00 p.p. which isn't at all bad.
We also found that because you don't have to pay to get into the complex it is a great stop for an hour or two with the kids to have a game of table football, air hockey, basketball, darts or pool so you don't have to go to the added expence of bowling. We went there with some children the other day and passed a good 2 hours playing pool and table football for a little as 5 euros. It's really good place to go to if you need to get out for a couple of hours or if you want to make a night of it.
There is a bar and I think they do light snacks at mealtimes. Try it, it's a nice place.
This has not be a good sunny summer and many of us have been searching for something to do in the dry and out of the wind. The ten pin bowling ally in Dinan "Le Belem" is great fun for kids and adults. It is open from 15h in the afternoon until the early hours of the morning, even on a Sunday which is unusual here in Brittany. The price ranges from 4.50 - 6.00 euros per person for a game depending on what time of day it is and shoe hire is 1.00 p.p. which isn't at all bad.
We also found that because you don't have to pay to get into the complex it is a great stop for an hour or two with the kids to have a game of table football, air hockey, basketball, darts or pool so you don't have to go to the added expence of bowling. We went there with some children the other day and passed a good 2 hours playing pool and table football for a little as 5 euros. It's really good place to go to if you need to get out for a couple of hours or if you want to make a night of it.
There is a bar and I think they do light snacks at mealtimes. Try it, it's a nice place.
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