By the brittanytravel.com team · Updated 6 October 2026 · Planning
Brittany is one of the better-value regions of France. With a few tips, it's easy to keep costs down.
Eating
- A galette and a bowl of cider in a crêperie is a filling meal at a fair price.
- Look for the lunchtime formule or menu du jour.
- Shop at weekly markets for picnics: bread, cheese, fruit and far breton.
- Oysters at the Cancale stalls are inexpensive by the dozen.
Sleeping
- Campsites are excellent and many rent mobile homes or cabins.
- Book gîtes for a week for the best rates.
- Stay inland and drive to the coast; prices drop away from the seafront.
Getting around
- Brittany's dual carriageways are toll-free.
- Book TGVs early, or try OUIGO low-cost trains.
- BreizhGo regional buses are cheap between towns.
Free things to do
- Walking the GR34 and the Saint-Malo ramparts.
- Pointe du Raz, Pointe Saint-Mathieu and Cap Fréhel viewpoints (parking may be charged).
- Brocéliande's legendary sites and Huelgoat forest.
- Viewing the Carnac stones from the paths.
When to go
May, June and September offer lower prices than July and August, with long days and fewer crowds.
Plan your Brittany trip
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Header photo: Photo: Arnaud 25, CC BY-SA 4.0
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