The often-overlooked region of Brittany is home to gorgeous beaches and beautiful medieval towns and can hold its own as an inimitable coastal escape when compared to its French Southern counterparts. Discover the regions rich history while exploring Brittany's varied cuisine, culture and of course its breathtaking beaches. 

Your Itinerary: 

Day 1: Saint-Malo

Day 2: Cap fréhel - Locquirec 

Day 3: Locquirec - Concarneau 

Day 4: Concarneau 

Day 5: Concarneau  - Carnac 

Day 6: Carnac

Please note that the order of activities may be changed without affecting the programme.

Day 1 : Saint Malo

Arrive and check-in at the hotel.  Explore the medieval walled city of Saint-Malo, with its cobbled streets and a rich seafaring history.

Day 2:  St Malo – Cap Fréhel (44 km) – Locquirec (132 km)

Breakfast at the hotel and checkout of the hotel by 10 am. Depart St Malo and drive to Cap Fréhel which is an hour’s drive. Cap Fréhel is a breathtaking peninsula in Cotes d'armor, which features green-topped cliffs that drop to the turquoise ocean below and two historic lighthouses dotted along the coast. You will spend the day cycling with a guide around the Cap Fréhel, on hired bikes, to fully take in the gorgeous landscape. You will then head into the town of Fréhel to find a place to eat followed by another cycle around the peninsula. Depart Cap Fréhel and drive to Locquirec which is approximately an hour and 48-minute drive. Check in to the hotel.

Overnight stay in Locquirec.

Day 3: Locquirec - Concarneau  (136 km- 1h 49m)

 Fuel up for the day ahead with your included breakfast, before hitting the road to head to the charming Crozon.

 Take the scenic route to enjoy the inland views across the North as you journey from Locquierc to Crozon, passing through Morlaix and the Armorique Regional Natural Park. Arriving in the Crozon peninsula, shaped like a cross and situated in the Iroise Sea, perfectly sums up Brittany. Rolling landscapes, with cliffs to marvel at and heather-covered moorland, stretch as far as the eye can see and not forget the deep blues of the Atlantic Sea as you make your way down to the beaches to explore.

 Settle into the pretty port of Camaret-sur-mer and delight in a complimentary appetiser in L’Abri du Kraken, the perfect place to sit for a bite to eat with views out over the water. Once well-fed, take the time to walk around and visit all Camaret-sur-mer has to offer. A traditional port town of many colours, pass by the Notre-Dame de Rocamadour, famous for the model boats that are left there as offerings, situated on the jetty or the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tour Dorée.

 After a day of strolling around, feeling the sea air on your skin, it is time to get back in the car to take the trip to Concarneau. A (102km, 1h23m) drive to your hotel, arriving for check-in just before dinner and a restful nights stay in your hotel.

Day 4: Concarneau

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart from the hotel for a whale-watching excursion in Penmarch, which is a 50-minute drive. The excursion lasts two hours and will take you to the places where whales are often seen. Your boat excursion includes complimentary non-alcoholic drinks and, binoculars are available to search the sea for whales. You will then return to shore and eat in Penmarch at one of the many beachfront restaurants with gorgeous sea views. You will then depart Penmarch and return to the hotel in Concarneau.

Overnight in hotel

Day 5: Concarneau – Carnac (97 km , 1 hour 10 minutes)

 Breakfast at the hotel and Check-out by 10 am. Depart Concarneau and drive to Carnac, a town along the coast with a modern town centre as well as historic walled town.  You can enjoy lunch in the centre fo town at a restaurant of your choice once you arrive.  You will then depart for Quiberon for a boat excursion, which is a 27 minute drive- you can contact the supplier to organise your preferred start time. The excursion will take 50 minutes. After your boat excursion you will drive to your hotel in Carnac and check in (from 17:00)

Day 6: Carnac

 After breakfast at the hotel, head out to visit the Gulf of Morbihan, often described as where the ocean ventures far into the land and home to an incredible National Park. Registered with the Club of the most beautiful bays in the world, home to some forty islands nestled together. Take joy in exploring the area by boat with an optional excursion across the sea, truly exploring on a heritage sailboat to visit this vast bay which hugs the side of the Souther Morbihan.

 Spend the afternoon whiling away the hours with an inlcluded oyster tasting session with famed oyester farmer Ivan Selo, a fascinating excursion that’s a treat for the palate. It’s a unique experience and, at the end of it, you’ll know all there is to know about this pearl of the seashore.

Depending on the offer you choose, you will be accommodated in a standard room in 4* hotels.

Hotels: 

Best Western Alexandra Saint Malo

Grand Hotel Des Bains Locquirec

Thalasso Concarneau Spa Resort (2 nights)

Hotel Les Salines Carnac (2 nights)

Ever since the Saxon hordes sent the Celtic 'Brits' to the southern peninsula that became Brittany in the 5th century AD, this land has held the primal pulse of Celtic music. Indeed Brittany is a land of prehistoric mysticism, culinary wealth and proud tradition. 

With its wild, dramatic coastline, medieval towns and thick forests, this is a true explorer's travel destination. Here you will fall in love with the time-burnished cider pubs, cobbled seaside streets and jagged coastal cliffs. But more than that, you will become besotted with the divine creperies, chic restaurants and the wealth of watersports available along the sunshine beaches. 

The Chateau Hotel du Colombier 4* is located close to the fascinating mast-filled port of Saint-Malo. The old town is a summer haven - walking through the cobbled streets feels like you've stepped back in time! This popular spot offers an authentic glimpse into Brittany's important seafaring past. The Musee de la Ville tells you all you need to know about the town's history and includes some fascinating maritime objects.