This remarkable jewell of Southern Britanny is still largely undiscovered by the British holidaymaker and even more surprising by the French themselves. Long may it be so - I am very happy to have it as my own personal paradise on my doorstep. The gulf, which enjoys a micro - mediterranean climate, consists of 25 inhabited islands. It is protected from westerley winds from the Atlantic by the Quiberon Penninsular. At its head is the attractive town of Vannes and at its entrance to the east is Port Navalo, a very smart fishing village. Locqumariaquer is at the entrance to the west. The Gulf is a haven for yachtsmen and boaters with dozens of anchorages and the whole is simply beautiful. The gulf fills and empties (not quite) twice a day at about six knots, producing the spectacle at the entrance of boats, having mi-read their tide tables, going backwards!! The Gulf is a major producer of Belon oysters which find their way all over France. Those that remain are very popular with both visitors and residents as they are of the finest quality. So are the crabs and lobsters - a gourmet paradise. About a dozen miles off shore are the islands of Houat and Hoedic and Belle Isle, a little further out is clearly visible.