From this page you can link to other pages which contain useful information on the area surrounding our holiday cottage in Brittany.

These include local amenities , places to eat and drink ; where you can source regional products ; a guide to Breton culture ; a list of markets held in Finistere; information on second-hand markets such as vide-greniers ; emergency services contact details; helpful tips for visiting France and a list of public holidays in France.


The closest places to Ty Hir to get bread and milk are Plouyé and Collorec. Huelgoat and Carhaix are the nearest towns with supermarkets and petrol stations.

The climate of Finistere benefits from the Gulf stream giving rise to mild but coolish summers that are normally dry.

The weather in Brittany is generally milder and warmer than in Southern Britain. Being further south the temperatures are usually a few degrees higher.

Average summer temperatures range between 21º c - 27º c (70° f -80º f).

Check out the latest weather forecast for Finistère on the website.

Brittany Tourism - your one stop shop for all things related to tourism in Brittany. They also have a website dedicated to activities that you can try out whilst visiting Brittany called Go For It!

Finistere Tourism - tourist information focussing on Finistere.

Le Télégramme - Brittany's newspaper

Visit Huelgoat.net the unofficial website for Huelgoat where you can find lots of information on Huelgoat and the surrounding area.

The Central Brittany Journal is published monthly in English. It is available in newsagents and many supermarkets. The CBJ website has lots of useful information on Brittany including an online course for Breton, the local language.