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).
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!
Suggestions
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All year long 2023
Every day
07:00 to 21:00
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From Thursday 06 July to Thursday 14 September 2023
Thursday
09:00 to 16:00
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The traditional Briéron village of Kerhinet consists of a community of 18 thatched cottages. It was acquired by the Regional Natural Park of La Brière in 1974. Kerhinet is an open-air museum on local architecture, an ideal place for a wa...
In french.
Market day! Immerse yourself in the daily life of the Brierons of yesteryear by walking through the village of Kerhinet.
In french.
With Swan, go in search of the golden reed stolen by the elves, the korrigans!
Visit specially designed for 3/6 year olds.
