rochefort-en-terre

michaelandjane1973

A must place to visit when in Brittany, very quaint, old village, plenty of places to eat and small shops. Lovely church well worth a visit.

396kats

Perfect! Lovely olde world village, and the lights and shops are fabulous! I have 2 children aged 3 and 6 they both loved it, perfect picture opptunitys!

yustisyaf

I found out bout Rochefort from some article that i found in internet when i was planning my holiday to France and when i saw the photo i decided that i must visit this place. Nothing much special you can see in this place but the atmosphere and the view are really nice, so calm and relaxed.. apart from that, this place definitely a good option to hang-out and enjoying wine or kouign amann :)

Deepthinker22

Our rather rubbish guidebook did actuall mention this village but did not say much. We were actually recommended to visit by a tourist office guide in another town. So glad we listened to her.Really is a beautiful village (top 100 of villages in France apparently) that has not been ruined by the fact that it is on the tourist map. The shops that are there are contained within the old buildings without brash gawdy stalls outside.The church is simple but beautiful.So glad we went and will certainly be looking for more villages in the top 100 so that we get to see more like it.

Prune1167

I have been to Rochefort en Terre twice and often find myself forgetting that it is in Brittany because, in my experience, it is not a typical Breton town. It is so relentlessly gorgeous that, to me, it almost feels as if it could have been transplanted from the Dordogne region. Not that Breton towns and villages are not pretty - they have a rustic, Celtic charm of their own - but this town seems somehow as if it belongs to the warm, lustrous, languid South.Perhaps that's just me.Either way it is the prettiest place I have visited in Brittany and, unlike Locronan which is possibly its closest challenger, is substantial enough to merit a couple of hours of exploration, even if you are not shopping, attending an event at the Chateau or eating at one of the inviting restaurants.Views of the surrounding countryside from the grounds of the chateau are also worth seeing.It is a tourist town, there's no doubt, but it is not overrun and heaving, in fact it was pretty tranquil when I visited.Highly recommended.

TSinParis

I have been to several 'typical' towns and villages all over France. Unfortunately, many of them are so crowded with tourists that you miss the charm of the place. Rochefort-en-terre is different. I am not saying there are no tourists; there are. But it is very manageable and pleasant. Be sure to get off the main street and wander down the side streets that go down to the old lavoir (for washing clothes the old-fashioned way). There is the castle to visit, antique shops and plenty of places to eat and drink. I would recommend the place that sells the typical Breton specialty, "Kouign aman", which means 'butter cake' and butter it has. I split a small one with my wife; right out of the oven and delicious. I am not sure of the name of the place but it is on on of the squares, opposite an antique shop.

shashab33

Famed for its picturesque streets and lovely squares of 16th 17th-century houses wreathed in flowers throughout summer, and treasured for its delightful atmosphere. Scattered in a delightful jumble down the slopes of a promontory, the streets and alleyways of the town offer an irresistible invitation to explore. Of the original twelve chateaux, only a gateway and parts of the wall survive, but the outbuildings mostly 17th-century are restored. The church, dedicated to Notre Dame-de-la-Tronchayne, is delightfully carved with a tableau of oxen at the corners of its 12th-century tower and fine 16th-century woodwork.

JudeMA

We busted a couple of times during a 2 wk holiday and found it very pretty. Kids had a ride on the horse and cart near the chateau entrance & we found the gentleman a delight. Lovely place for a stroll

nigela929

The architecture, the floral displays, the quaint arts and crafts shops and just a very relaxed atmosphere make this an outstanding little town to visit. In an area blessed with many attractive villages and small historic towns this is the premier location.

Roz1961

We visited this very nice little old town on a Sunday afternoon. Hanging around for a few hours was enough. Nice shops, cafes and surroundings. We left this town at about 4 pm when lots of visitors were arriving.

807lynnm

It was breathtakingly beautiful. A must visit. Also there is an old church and chateaux to visit all close to the main street.

247PatriciaB

Charming little village with beautiful views of the surrounding hills. Take the time to stroll through all the winding little back streets, have a meal and enjoy a glass of wine. 2-3 hours is sufficient. Don't forget your camera!

Nikko4Me

Our Tauck tour group had a delightful stop in this little village town. There are lots of little shops along with cafes to pass your time here. The church, rather than in the center of town, was a short walk on the outskirts of the village.

RebelVirginia

Rochefort-en-Terre is a pretty little village that typifies, well, pretty little French villages. Of all the little villages we visited in Brittany, Rochefort-en-Terre had the most high end, upscale and inventive little ateliers and shops for art, jewelry, trinkets, etc. We were initially attracted to this village when we noticed that Tauck took their tour groups here, and we were not disappointed.

JohnW225

This is a must to visit if in the area. Lovely old town best visited in the Summer when the flowers are all out and covering the Mairie building. Lots of shops, some selling tacky stuff but some nice shops as well. Many people like to eat at the Pelican restaurant which is a bit posh but we enjoy the Cafe Breton a bit further from the car park. It's mainly galettes and crepes but the place is very old and a joy to eat at.....and not expensive. For geocachers there are some nearby caches to find as well.