Accommodation for 2, in Belle-Île-en-Mer, Le Palais

30 m2 accommodation, very quiet, attached to our house. Located outside the fortified urban enclosure of the port of Le Palais, on the edge of a very beautiful wood called "Bois du Génie", it is on one level on two large private terraces and two enclosed gardens: 1 to the south (shared by us) and 1 to the north (wood side) exclusively reserved for guests. 5-minute walk to the center of Palais, the first beach and coastal trails, and 600 m from a supermarket Pets OK The space Access to the accommodation is via the garden of the house and via a first terrace (the one in front, south side). THE FIRST TERRACE: It is equipped with a small table, 2 chairs and a sofa (the cushions are on the wardrobe in the bedroom) LIVING ROOM AREA: Comfortable 2-seater sofa (with fleece plaids to curl up in when it's a little chilly in the evening, flat screen TV, decoder, radio, CD player, coffee table (large drawer with lots of things: battery charger, screwdriver, just in case, etc.) TV cabinet with a lot of books on Belle Ile or Brittany in general plus some novels and a lot of documentation in the drawers of the TV cabinet, letter pad and envelopes (for those who still write) a "Travel Scrabble" box Small furniture with various books, card game, checkers/chess game and some DVDs for small children... Multi-socket with dual USB socket for charging phones/tablets/cameras/computers near the sofa Large bay window, south-facing, with blackout curtains DINING AREA: 1 table, 2 chairs, and a cupboard (+ 2 extra folding chairs in the bedroom, on the side of the wardrobe) Dinner, soup, and dessert plates, several dishes (including 2 for fish), various ramekins, breakfast bowls, mugs, tea cups, breakfast service, small egg cups, stemware, whiskey glasses, pastis glasses, fruit juice glasses, champagne flutes, small port glasses... Masks and hydroalcoholic gel, mosquito nets, tea lights, matchbox THE KITCHENETTE: separated from the dining area by a large bar cabinet. Small Parisian buffet with microwave cabinet, oven dishes and various kitchen utensils. Swivel power strip with phone charging sockets, small fire extinguisher 1 sink, 2 electric hotplates, electric hood, small fridge with freezer compartment, 2 small ovens (electric and microwave), cookware under the sink: 2 pans, 1 pancake maker, 2 saucepans, lid, pressure cooker (for shellfish lovers) toaster. Nespresso Magimix coffee machine with multi-use stainless steel eco-friendly pod, which is filled (box with coffee next to it) pod that will be emptied into the small compost bucket and cleaned (you just have to remember to take it out once used) this is to avoid the thousands of non-recyclable pods that pile up in the garbage cans (no need to bring your own pods) coffee cups hanging above and coffee box available on arrival Electric coffee maker and kettle, multi-function food processor, small herb chopper, electric "sauce maker" (to make good little mayonnaise), hand mandolin and its two graters, small silicone basket for cooking eggs, and two "special microwave egg cooking" cases (yes, yes) several airtight boxes Bamboo cutting board (+ 2 plastic ones of different sizes) one for bread, cutlery basket (in the burgundy sideboard), cooking utensil pot, jar with extra cutlery, bamboo toast tongs, silicone spoon rests/spatulas, teapot with tea ball and herbal tea infusion ball, tea infuser (to make iced tea, with box of tea bags), trivets, fruit basket... etc, etc. For lovers of good homemade soups, or for preparing baby food, an "Easy Soup" from Moulinex. Cooker and blender, it is fast, practical and super efficient (electric cable inside) Basic grocery stock with salt, pepper, coarse salt, oil, vinegar, teas, sugar in pieces and powder, herbal teas, different coffees (normal and decaffeinated) coffee filters, Ricoré pods, Nescafé, pasta, rice, flour, cereals, box filled with spices etc…in short, you have to rummage! FOR CLEANING: a vacuum cleaner (in the bedroom closet), a broom and dustpan (in the bathroom), several microfiber cloths for cleaning, mirrors and faucets, a dish towel and hand towel, 2 bowls in the kitchenette (one large, orange and one small gray) with a roll of absorbent paper, garbage bags in advance, dishwashing liquid and household products available in the kitchenette and in the bathroom. Outside, on the back terrace, a bucket and its broom FOR LAUNDRY: washing machine in the bathroom and 1 jar with some laundry pods in advance. Choose the 25-minute quick program which is more water and electricity efficient. Foldable clothesline outside on the back terrace in fine weather (otherwise, behind the bathroom door) and 1 box of clothespins in the bathroom FOR WALKS: 2 stainless steel water bottles for hikes that will keep tap water (which is very good) cool all day and avoid the use of plastic bottles Two special airtight picnic boxes with reusable cutlery (not to be thrown away, of course), four small round boxes with airtight lids for sauces and/or dressings and a small insulated bag for everything to take on the hike. Refrigerated blocks in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator Small cooler (under the courtyard) for summer picnics. For hiking dogs, a water bottle and bowl to hang on your belt or harness In fine weather, 2 Decathlon microfiber bath towels to slip into backpacks (in the white dresser in the bedroom) FOR GROCERIES: Shopping cart with several shopping bags and a small folded one in its case to slip into your backpack in the kitchenette. Intermarché supermarket is a 5-minute walk away: when leaving, go left, pass the Renault garage and immediately after, turn right, in front of the Veterinary Clinic Otherwise SuperU in front of the fire station, Kersablen and convenience stores in all the villages. Market on the square, in Palais, every morning from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and direct sales from fishermen on the quay and on the market in Sauzon FOR WASTE: Large pedal-closed bin for all-comers (=> green bins) + small gray bin for recyclables (=> yellow/plastic bins) and glasses) and finally a small compost bucket with lid and charcoal filter (for fruit and vegetable peelings, coffee grounds, tea bags, egg shells) which will be placed on my terrace because I will take care of emptying it into the compost of my garden which will serve to feed many small animals! The different sorting containers are along the wood, near the house YELLOW: recycling of plastic packaging, cardboard, cans, films, caps etc… GREEN: all-purpose WOOD: 2 paper and glass recycling containers WHITE: a large container where (in closed bags) shoes, clothes, towels, books, etc. will be collected... which will go to the Ressourcerie (called the Chtal) to be cleaned and offered for sale at a low price (Emmaus system with a Belliloise twist!) THE BEDROOM: There is no separating door between the living/dining/kitchen area and the bedroom. The room opens onto a second terrace, a "patio" (wood side, north) and a fully enclosed garden (ideal for leaving your dog or cat when you go shopping, when you go to the beach or to the restaurant) You can leave the bedroom door open so they don't panic. No one but me (and only if needed) can enter this space BEDDING: 1 Bed of 160 X200 4 pillows (2 of 65 x 65 and 2 of 50 x 70) (+ 1 extra pillow in the closet with its pillowcase) 1 large duvet (+ another duvet – thinner or thicker, depending on the season – on top of the wardrobe, in a compacting bag) BED LINEN: 2 mattress protectors (1 cover and 1 topper) 1 fitted sheet, 1 duvet cover, 4 pillowcases and pillow liners For those who feel the cold, large extra blanket in the wardrobe drawer Two small "bedside" rugs The bed will be made upon arrival Large wardrobe with a closet side, shelves and several drawers. White console with 2 drawers Green box with vacuum cleaner accessories, small flower box with spare bulbs and mosquito nets. In the drawer: heating instructions and small sewing kit… Wooden "servant" clothes rack and large laundry basket. Vacuum cleaner and ironing board in the closet Glass door, overlooking the patio-terrace and private garden, blackout curtain and, in summer, a mosquito net that will allow you to sleep with the door open! HEATING: electric radian radiator which will be programmed (except summer of course when it will be cut and blocked) to 19 degrees during the day and 17 at night. If this program is not suitable, I alone will make the changes. For those who are very sensitive to the cold, or for really chilly periods, second radiator (oil bath) in the living room to be set to minimum (this will be ample, and very quickly) THE BATHROOM: large walk-in shower, sink, toilet, washing machine, electric towel dryer programmed (except summer always) to turn on in the morning and evening, with a break between the two 2 rolls of toilet paper in advance, jar with some laundry pods, liquid soap, hair dryer, small emergency kit (for small booboos) in the cabinet For stays of 2 or 3 days, shower gel and shampoo will be provided TOWELS FOR 2 (provided) 2 bath towels, 2 small towels and 1 bath mat. A set of baby towels is available upon request as well as a bathtub with bath toys Basket of household products, broom and dustpan next to the toilet + toilet brush THE TERRACE AND THE ENCLOSED GARDEN: - The terrace (or patio): 1 table and 2 chairs with umbrella (stored between the wardrobe and the wall, in the bedroom if it is not outside) 2 additional chairs are under the pergola at the bottom of the garden, 2 deckchairs and a coffee table to smoke a cigarette or just sunbathe (or cool off, summer after the beach) spot and solar lamps to enjoy the evenings Sun from morning until mid-afternoon (in the evening, it's a little cooler on this side, so you can enjoy the last rays of the sun on the front terrace) - The garden: At the bottom of the garden, a small "schoolyard", ideal for drying wetsuits in the summer. CAUTION! No more barbecue due to the immediate proximity to the wood because, according to the legislation in force, the use of the barbecue is strictly prohibited in areas close to wooded areas. FREE PARKING: In front of the house, next to my car and inside the first garden, for bicycles, scooters and motorcycles Guest access I will send you, during our first exchange, 2 Information Guides: "Where to park in Quiberon" and "How to come to the house"  IF YOU ARE COMING BY TRAIN: Get off at Auray, then • In summer: take the "Tire-Bouchon," small train to Quiberon, and the bus from the SNCF train station to the ferry terminal (if you want to do it on foot, allow 15 minutes) • Outside the summer period: take the bus to the Cie Océane ferry terminal (via Carnac, La Trinité-sur-Mer, about 1 hour drive) IF YOU COME BY CAR: In the guide "Where to park your car in Quiberon" you will find all the parking lots Avoid taking your car to Belle Ile: the price of the passage is exorbitant, same for the price of gasoline... and, on the island, from April to mid-November, there are very practical small buses, which will take you everywhere! TO COME TO BELLE-ILE From Quiberon, Cie Océane, crossing of about 50 minutes, cars and passengers (my advice if you are a little sensitive to seasickness: stay outside. The boat moves a little at the exit of Quiberon, but afterwards, the stabilizers are turned on and it calms down). From Vannes: Navix Company Only from April to September (passengers only) free parking on site Checkout around 8:00 a.m., check-in around 11:00 a.m. ITINERARY: The "How to come to the house" Guide with plans, details and photos will be sent to you during our first exchange Remember to send me your boat arrival time as soon as possible, so I know what time to welcome you No need to go to the Tourist Office, you will have a binder filled with useful information as well as a map of the island, hiking guide, bus schedules, and a guide to must-see places FOR YOUR 4-LEGGED COMPANIONS: For travelers who come with a cat or dog, no need to bring extra stuff: there is what you need in containers (bowls and bowls of all sizes) For cats: litter box with shovel, on request For dogs: good big cushion (removable, so cleaned between each user) + a small fleece blanket (for those who feel the cold) If your companion cannot accompany you on a walk or to the beach (some are forbidden in the summer, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) they can stay in the back garden (fully enclosed terrace and garden, wood side, cool and shaded) you can even leave the bedroom door open, access to this garden is only through the accommodation. If you take it for a walk with you, a water bottle with its special integrated dog hiking bowl will be available, to slip into your backpack or to hang on your belt or harness And if you rent a car, large rear seat dog hammock provided on request For excrement made in the garden, it will be evacuated as you go and deposited at the foot of the shrubs with a large blue shovel that is placed near the bicycle shelter at the entrance to the garden Other things to note Belle-Île is a large island: 84 km2. It is about 20 km long and 9 km wide. To get a good overview of our pretty rock, especially if you want to hike around it, allow at least 5 days. FOR BIKE LOVERS... Warning! This is not a flat island, unlike the other islands. It is of volcanic origin (like the island of Groix) so we have very high cliffs and... very steep coasts (some are even forbidden by bicycle) A special map (Bicycle Map) is available in the information binder because we do not have bike paths. A map with routes dedicated to bicycles is available in the information binder. It will indicate the levels of difficulty: these are, for the most part, agricultural exploitation paths, or small roads that are little or no longer frequented in order to avoid those that are much more frequented and therefore, as a result, more dangerous because they are narrow. These routes do not follow the hiking trails because they are along the coast (these are the old coastal surveillance trails) which are sometimes narrow, often steep and totally forbidden to bicycles because they are too dangerous, they are therefore more inland, so as to have less elevation, to avoid the steep coasts and to be safer. The landscapes are a little less spectacular than the coast, but it is another vision of the island, more "gentle", and which has a crazy charm. Almost all bike lovers opt for a bike rental... with electric assistance which is, in my opinion, essential here! FOR HIKERS: The GR340: 85 km of trails of military origin (they were used to monitor the coasts, especially against English invasions) They are exclusively reserved for pedestrians. Bivouacs are strictly forbidden. The entire tour of the island is done in 5-6 days (4 for high-level hikers) in 4 stages WARNING: the elevation is significant: nearly 2200 m over the entire route (this relief is similar to that of a medium mountain) Bring good walking shoes because the trails are, in places, quite narrow and the rock is shale, so slippery in rainy weather If you use sticks, it will only be with rubber tips (decree of June 2022) in order to preserve the fragile soils You will need to have water bottles (2 are provided) and your picnic with you. 2 insulated bags with Tupperware boxes equipped with cutlery + small boxes for salad sauce and insulated pouch for refrigerated bread - in the freezer - are at your disposal as well as garbage bags to bring back ALL your waste (there are some, in advance, in the bags provided) because there are, voluntarily, no garbage cans: after several attempts, the gulls always manage to open them and the result is worse than anything... so we gave up and we count on the civility of the hikers to bring back their waste For those who hike with their dogs: 1 water bottle is available in the kitchenette. For your information, dogs are ONLY allowed on buses in a bag! To help you discover our beautiful island, you will have several documents in the information binder to take with you: The hiking guide (detailing the different stages, with the time it takes to complete them, the number of kilometers to be covered and the level of difficulty) the map of the island, the bus schedules, the tide schedules (for some places, including the Pointe des Poulains) And for those who can't resist the urge to take a dip in one of the beautiful little coves with turquoise waters that you will discover while walking, 2 Decathlon microfiber towels are also at your disposal (stored in a drawer of the white console in the room). Don't hesitate to slip them into your backpack! Registration Details 561520000549J