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Information About Ile Aux Pies / Saint Vincent Sur Oust, Brittany

Previous stop: Guenrouet

Next stop: Glenac


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Things to do in Ile Aux Pies / Saint Vincent Sur Oust

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Why do we recommend stopping here?

It's a lovely unspoilt spot, wild and natural, with a picinic area, and it is sometimes posisble to rent canoes and kayaks

What is there to see?

Treading its way through the faults in the granite, the river Oust has created "Ile aux Pies" a magnificent and unrivalled paradise for naturalists. Miraculously preserved, it guarantees an imposing beauty spot with a combination of marshlands, wood and water, all dominated by rocky peaks overhanging the river and acting as host to lovers of rock climbing.

Is there a market day?

no

Is there a public swimming pool?

no
Alternative: no

Is there a tourist office?

no

Is there a golf course here or nearby?

no

Are there any museums near here?

no

Are there any other recommended activities?

For whose who prefer having their feet on dry land, they will find many walking trails. One may also explore both riversides on mountain bike, horse back (Poney-club du Ménéhy 02 99 72 17 46-open 6days/7days), in a canoe or kayak (Canoé Apach'Bihan 02 99 91 21 15-open from May to end of September) or simply by strolling along the tow path // Climbing : contact la Fédé 02 99 72 17 46.


Eating and Drinking in Ile Aux Pies / Saint Vincent Sur Oust

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Budget restaurant

CREPERIE LE RELAIS ST VINCENT
Address: in the village - main place
Opening Hours: every day during the season and the rest of the year closed on Monday.
Contact Details: Tel: 02 99 93 48 50

Moderately priced restaurant

AU FIL DE L'OUST (Menus 20 euros to 40 euros) - on the quay where moorings are.
Atmosphere: nice surroundings - outside terrace with views over the rocks of the Ile aux Pies.
Opening Hours: open every day from 10am to midnight
Contact Details: Tel: 02 99 91 37 21


Shopping in Ile Aux Pies / Saint Vincent Sur Oust

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Supermarket

Café/Restaurant/Grocery/Butcher LE BON ACCUEIL ; possible to send fax, make copies.(02 99 91 20 65/06 11 22 48 53).
9 rue de Redon à St Vincent sur Oust (2 kms from the lock).
Opening Hours: every day 7am-8pmexcept Sundays and Wednesdays which are 7am-1.30pm

What other shops are there??

4kms from the pontoon : Bar des chasseurs - bread depot only on Thursdays and closed on Mondays. Café des Sport. Bakery closed on Thursdays. Café Coco Joe.


Practicalities at Ile Aux Pies / Saint Vincent Sur Oust

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Mooring

Moor at the three pontoons here.

Can I get water here?

yes on the quay

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

yes on the quay

Can I get fuel here?

no

Are there any waste pump facilities here?

no

Are there any public waste bins here?

yes on the way to St Vincent sur Oust.

Are there toilet/shower facilities here?

Toilets on the way to St Vincent sur Oust, but no showers.

Is there a bank?

no

Is there an ATM?

no

Is there a post office?

yes in the village

Is there a doctor?

no

Is there a dentist?

no

Is there a pharmacy?

no

Is there a taxi company here?

no

Can I get internet access here?

no

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