There will soon be an opportunity for you to participate in cultural & sporting exchanges with Basse-Goulaine in the Loire-Atlantique department of Brittany.

Some facts about Basse Goulaine:

Basse Goulaine is one of 24 districts of Nantes - the ancient capital of Brittany

Population: similar to Caerleon at about 8,000 (Nantes: 720,000)

Situated on a tributary of the River Loire in the South of Nantes

Website: www.basse-goulaine.fr

Many annual festivals and activities:

Sports teams: petanque, rugby (amateur federal league 3 & ladies rugby www.rcssbg.com ), soccer, basket ball

Renowned for its gastronomy, the fine beaches of Loire-Atlantique nearby and Nantes' many gardens & parks

Good transport links…Nantes Airport,TGV, 2 hours from St. Malo ferry terminal.

If you would like to host children and / or adults from Basse Goulaine and / or join organized trips to Basse-Goulaine please email Tony at the Bell.