Brittany travel blog
In-depth guides to help you plan.
The Perfect 7-Day Brittany Itinerary
A one-week Brittany road trip: Saint-Malo, Mont-Saint-Michel, Dinan, the Pink Granite Coast, Finistère's headlands, Quimper and…
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The 12 Best Beaches in Brittany
Brittany's best beaches, from family-friendly sand at Carnac and Saint-Malo to wild coves on Crozon and Belle-Île, with tips on…
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Hiking the GR34: Brittany's Coastal Path
A guide to the GR34 'customs officers' path' around Brittany's coast: the best sections, how long it is, waymarking,…
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Where to Stay in Brittany: Best Areas & Bases
Where to stay in Brittany: the best bases for a first trip, from Saint-Malo and Dinan to Perros-Guirec, Quimper, Vannes and…
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Brittany Festivals: Celtic Music, Fest-Noz & More
The best festivals in Brittany: the Festival Interceltique de Lorient, Vieilles Charrues, Festival de Cornouaille, fest-noz…
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Ferries to Brittany from the UK & Ireland
How to take the ferry to Brittany: Portsmouth to Saint-Malo, Plymouth and Cork to Roscoff, Channel Islands sailings, crossing…
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Paris to Brittany by Train: TGV Guide
How to travel from Paris to Brittany by train: TGV INOUI and OUIGO from Paris-Montparnasse to Rennes, Saint-Malo, Brest, Quimper…
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Mont-Saint-Michel Day Trip from Saint-Malo
How to visit Mont-Saint-Michel from Saint-Malo: driving, buses and tours, the shuttle and parking, timing with the tides, the…
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Brittany vs Normandy: Which Should You Visit?
Brittany or Normandy? Compare landscapes, beaches, history, food, weather and travel times to choose the right region, or combine…
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Brittany on a Budget: 15 Money-Saving Tips
How to travel Brittany on a budget: cheap eats like galettes and set menus, free sights, gîtes and campsites, low-cost trains,…
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Breton Culture & Language: A Visitor's Guide
An introduction to Breton culture: the Breton language and useful words, the Gwenn-ha-du flag, Celtic music and bagadoù, coiffes,…
Read article →Brittany's Most Beautiful Lighthouses
The best lighthouses in Brittany: Ploumanac'h, Cap Fréhel, Île Vierge, Saint-Mathieu, Eckmühl, Créac'h on Ouessant, Belle-Île's…
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Brittany & Loire Valley Road Trip: 10 Days
A 10-day road trip from Paris through the Loire Valley châteaux to Nantes and the Brittany coast: Chambord, Chenonceau, Angers,…
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