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Information About Evran, Brittany

Previous stop: Lehon

Next stop: St Domineuc


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Things to do in Evran

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Why do we recommend stopping here?

The attractive small town of Evran offers good moorings together with a good range of shops and services, inlcuding a bank , a pharmacy and a small supermarket

What can I visit?

Near Evran at Le Quiou are the beautiful gardens of the Chateau de Hac. The halls are furnished with period and gothic style chests, four-poster beds, tapestries, statuettes and stained glass windows. The medieval knot garden and a Renaissance walk offer a profusion of fragrant plants, old fashioned roses, herbs and shrubs.

Is this place famous for anything?

On 24 July 1363, Charles de Blois and Jean de Montfort signed the treaty of the Moors of Evran, supposed to end the War of Succession of Brittany. However, the war ended only in 1365 with the death of Charles de Blois during the battle of Auray.

Do any famous people live here?

NO

Insider Information

NO

Is there a market day?

Saturday morning

Is there a public swimming pool?

No
Alternative: no

Is there a golf course here or nearby?

La Corbinais is a nine-hole golf course located in natural countryside near Dinan at Saint Michel de Phelan. The course has broad fairways in quiet and welcoming surroundings.


Eating and Drinking in Evran

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Best places to drink an aperitif?

BAR DE LA PAIX TEL 00 33 (0)2 96 27 58 34 + PMU + BAR DE LA POSTE

Budget restaurant

BAR/RESTAURANT "LE LEN VIC"
Address: 28 place Jean Perrin
Cuisine: Traditional French cooking
Opening Hours: Lunchtimes from Monday to Saturday. Reservations required for the evenings and for Sunday lunchtime also
Contact Details: TEL 00 33 (0)2 96 82 24 60

Moderately priced restaurant

RESTAURANT "LE VIEUX CHIEN NOIR"
Address: 1 place Jean Perrin
Cuisine: This restaurant specialises in English cuisine and also offers seafood and vegetarian selections, as well as daily specials. Full English breakfasts are also available everyday.
Speciality: traditional roast lunch on Sundays
Opening Hours: Every day except Wednesdays. Also open on Wednesday evenings during July and August
Contact Details: TEL 00 33 (0)2 96 27 44 58


Shopping in Evran

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Supermarket

8 A 8
14 rue Libération
Opening Hours: Open Monday 09.00 -to 12.00 and Tuesdays to Saturdays 09.00 - 12.30 & 14.30 to 19.00. Closed Sundays. Phone number is 00 33 (0)2 96 27 45 32

What other shops are there??

Butcher and 2 bakeries


Practicalities at Evran

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Mooring

Moor here at the quay, with its landscaped picnic area

Can I get water here?

yes

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

no

Can I get fuel here?

no

Are there any waste pump facilities here?

no

Are there any public waste bins here?

yes

Are there toilet/shower facilities here?

yes

Is there a bank?

Crédit Mutuel de Bretagne 3, Rue Libération, Evran and Crédit Agricole, Rue Libération, Evran

Is there an ATM?

Yes

Is there a post office?

Yes, Rue Hôpital TEL 00 33 (0)2 96 27 40 49

Is there a doctor?

Dr Delahaye, 17 rue Les Chamblais TEL 00 33 (0)2 96 27 40 56 or Dr Pineau 28 rue Libération 00 33 (0)2 96 27 49 78

Is there a dentist?

Dr Evano, 14 place de l'Eglise TEL 00 33 (0)2 96 27 40 76

Is there a pharmacy?

Pharmacie d'Evran 12 rue Libération TEL 00 33 (0)2 96 27 40 28

Is there a taxi company here?

Taxis Deschamps TEL 00 33 (0)2 96 27 47 27

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