About Huelgoat [Brittany] and the local area.

If you are looking to live in this area or just want to enjoy a holiday cottage in France, then look no further than Huelgoat, Brittany.

Noted for its outstanding natural beauty, the Breton village of Huelgoat is part of the Monts d’Arree National Park in central Finisterre; about an hour from Roscoff ferry port, 25 minutes from the Channel beaches and 45 minutes from the breathtaking Crozon Peninsular and the beaches of the Atlantic Coast.

Try and find a house situated within easy walking distance of Huelgoat’s lively village centre, with its many bars, restaurants, creperies, market, supermarkets and shops.

Huelgoat is amongst the most picturesque villages in Brittany, having a very pretty lake, unique walks amongst giant boulders left over from the ice ages, a canal-side walk, a waterfall and an old silver-mine and is surrounded by dense forests with well marked trails. There is an open air pool, open in the school holidays.

Driving in Huelgoat and around Brittany could not be easier. Visitors always comment about the lack of traffic and the excellent car parking which is generally free.

The beautiful channel beaches are approximately 25 minutes drive and the Atlantic coast beaches approximately 45 minutes drive.

According to Celtic culture the Triskel is a symbol consisting of three interlocking items that, when formed together, become one. It can be a three pointed knot, interlaced fish, legs, circles or spirals. Depending on who you talk to the TRISKEL is a symbol that represents any number of different meanings including the three elements: ground, fire and water and any number of other meanings.