Kerhinet and its thatched cottages

You really must go to the village of Kerhinet, a hamlet of thatched cottages with roofs made of reeds. Leave the car behind, walk around on foot, by yourself or as part of a guided tour... You’ll really feel like you’re ‘getting away from it all’!

Kerhinet, the must-see village of Brière

Composed of 18 thatched cottages, two bread ovens, a well and a washing place, Kerhinet is a typical hamlet of the Brière.
Bought by the Brière Nature Park in the 1970's, Kerhinet is today an open air museum, dedicated to the local architecture, a promenade, and a starting point to discover the Nature Park. 

Open all year long and free of charge, entirely pedestrian, Kerhinet can be visited in familly or with friends, by folowing the 12 panels of explanations about the former life style and the history of the village (in French, translated in English and German).
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Don't miss in Kerhinet...

  • In the village, you'll find a cottage named 'Maison du Parc', this is the Tourist Office, so ask your questions!
  • 'La Chaumière des Saveurs et de l'Artisanat' gathers thirty local craftmen and producers : be tempted by the honey, the cider, the salt and delicatessen of our country!
  • For the gourmands : don't miss Kerhinet's farmer market, every thursdays of july, august and half of september: Nice ambiance, good food and lovely people!
  • The inn of Kerhinet welcomes you for lunch and supper, all year round. 
  • Make the magic longer by sleeping in one of the cottages : rooms are to rent!
  • In the two others cottages, 'La Catiche' and 'Le Gîte des Ecoliers', exhibitions, tells and shows take place all summer long : ask for the program!
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Guided tours of the village of Kerhinet

Our guides welcome you and guide you through the village to discover its history and all its secrets! For families or history and heritage enthusiasts, you will find the visit that suits you here.
Chaume and thatched cottages Tastings from Briéron The elves and the golden reed
 
  •  - © Alexandre Lamoureux

Podcast from the dolmens of Kerbourg

In french
  • Village de Kerhinet à saint-Lyphard
  • Village de Kerhinet à saint-Lyphard
  • Kerhinet, village de chaumières de Brière
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