Brittany
Brittany has very different looks – from the rough seaside with wild cliffs, bizarrely shaped rocks in surprising colors to the peaceful inland with agricultural landscapes, and a mild climate that allows all different sorts of plants to grow. Côtes-d'Armor, Finistère, Ille-et-Vilaine and Morbihan are the four departments of Brittany, rich in a cultural, maritime, rural, architectural, religious and gastronomic heritage. During your tour in Brittany, you will discover walled medieval cities, castles, cottages, churches, farms, lakes and magnificent rivers that shape the countryside of this region.
Come to admire chapels, calvaries and other religious monuments but also menhirs and dolmens that prove the Celtic past. And why not to escape to one of the islands as Bréhat, Ouessant, Molène, they are easily accessible. The “Côte de Granit Rose” and the “Cote d’Emeraude” are the most colorful parts of Brittany’s north coast. Red rocks, green grass combined with the deep blue sea will show this part of France at its best. The Pointe du Raz is a dramatic place of crashing waves and strong winds, and by the way the westernmost extent of France.
Sample Tour
Here is how we could organize the program for this tour
1
day
Rennes
Arrival in Rennes, guided visit of the lively capital of the region Brittany. Some time at leisure, check in at your hotel near the city center.
2
day
LE MONT SAINT MICHEL AND SAINT MALO
In the morning drive to Mont Saint Michel, the “Marvel of the Western World" built on a granite rock in the middle of the Mont St Michel Bay.
In the afternoon, continue to Saint Malo for a guided walk through the corsair city (“Saint Malo Intra Muros”) and the ramparts.
3
day
DINARD, DINAN AND CANCALE
From Saint Malo cross the river Rance to Dinard by boat (10 min). Stroll around in the charming historical seaside resort with majestic and fanciful villas from the Belle Epoque.
Dinan, a very typical Breton town waits for you to in the afternoon – time at leisure to meander in the lively alleys between timber framed houses and plenty of boutiques. Drive to Cancale to visit an oyster farm and also try some with a glass of white wine.
4
day
CÔTE D’EMERAUDE, CAP FREHEL, PAIMPOL
Leave Saint Malo to discover the « Côte d’Emeraude », the highlight is Cap Fréhel - stunning natural site with a breathtaking panorama and brilliant colors. Further west admire the "Côte de Granit Rose", visit of the chapel of Kermaria an Iskuit. Time for a drink on one of the terraces in the harbor of Paimpol. Check in at your hotel.
5
day
ILE DE BREHAT, TREGUIER, PLOUMANAC’H, TREGASTEL LANNION
Embark for a 45 minutes cruise and spend some time on the Brehat Island to enjoy maritime fauna and flora during a walk. After return visit Tréguier and wander through the Kerdalo Gardens. In Ploumanac'h you admire the giant rocks of pink granite and their bizarre shapes. Last stop in Trégastel and overnight in Lannion.
6
day
LANNION, MORLAIX, ROSCOFF
Visit of Lannion, picturesque city on the Côte de Granit Rose. In Morlaix, the alleyways, timbered houses (unique in Europe), Port, Museum, and famous Morlaix Cobblestones can be discovered during a stroll. Morlaix is home to France’s tallest lighthouse "Phare de L’île Vierge". Last step of the day is Roscoff, city tour and time to relax on the Island of Batz opposite of the port (10 min boat ride) Overnight near Roscoff.
7
day
LE CONQUET AND BREST
Leaving Roscoff you go along the coast until Le Conquet and Brest. Discover "wild" Brittany: big nature with vast beaches, tides, dunes, the Breton islands, the big open sea, numerous lighthouses, ports and hiking paths – the local rural character of Brittany.
Overnight at Le Conquet or Brest.
8
day
Rennes
Back to Rennes by the center of the Finistère through stunning and well-preserved nature with the Black Mountains, the canal from Nantes to Brest, the Monts d’Arrée hills, the land of unique parish churches known as “Enclos Paroissiaux” (Pleyben), castles like Chateau de Josselin as well as lakes and small brooks.
Departure from Rennes airport at the end of the day.
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