"la Roche-Bernard" La Roche-Bernard by tiabunna

La Roche-Bernard Travel Guide: 6 reviews and 23 photos

Bridge over the Vilaine

Heading from Vannes toward Nantes, down the N165-E60, you cross the Vilaine River.

As you do, you will find yourself on a very impressive suspension bridge, which clearly replaces an older bridge, the remains of which can still be seen. You have reached La Roche-Bernard.

Pros and Cons

Pros:A pleasant spot for a break
Cons:None that we noticed
In a nutshell:We enjoyed visiting there.

Intro Written Feb 23, 2006
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Wander around the old town Things to Do (2)

This is a back street of the town, but both the town and the area justify a good wander around. more travel advice

Old cannon guarding the modern yachts - La Roche-Bernard

See the old cannons - and maybe go... Things to Do (2)

The pleasant little town of La Roche-Bernard now appears to be a popular place for boating - in this photo and that of... more travel advice

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lynnehamman Aug 12, 2009 at 1:19 AM

The backstreets are always the most interesting part of cities, I think. Nice little page, George
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JLBG Aug 8, 2008 at 11:02 PM

Another place in France where I should follow your feet step !
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Nemorino May 5, 2007 at 5:53 AM

While I can't actually claim to have been to La Roche-Bernard, your backstreet photo does bring back memories of cycling around in rural France. Also, like Katherine (Ekaterinburg) we used to take our children camping in France when they were growing up.
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gilabrand Apr 19, 2007 at 2:00 AM

That old cannon reminds me of the cannon I saw 35 years ago, overlooking the Suez Canal. Except that one had probably been used lately, as opposed to this one LOL
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ettenaj Feb 7, 2007 at 4:06 AM

Great that the old bridge has been left in situ. Nice little page
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Ekaterinburg Dec 13, 2006 at 6:47 AM

Big nostalgia trip for me here. For about 8 years we took the children to France in the summer and stayed on the excellent French campsites. Driving from the ferry at Roscoff, La Roche B was a familiar landmark to us. Happy days!
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Daja123 Jul 23, 2006 at 8:13 AM

Nice page with excelent photos. Thanks George.
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Bwana_Brown May 22, 2006 at 6:54 AM

This looks like a scenic area and a quaint town. I would not mind taking the time to do some exploring in little spots like this in France! Nice pics btw!
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Pawtuxet May 5, 2006 at 6:33 AM

Old bridge, new bridge, the cannons standing ready, the threat of the English coming up the river.....all reminiscent of Newport, Rhode Island!! :-)
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unravelau Mar 15, 2006 at 1:22 AM

There is something very familiar about this town and the photo of the buildings is so appealing.....its the colours I think. Great page, thank you.