Cliffs, fishing ports, huge beaches and standing stones: Brittany is best explored along its coast. This one-week itinerary goes round the peninsula, from Saint-Malo to the Gulf of Morbihan.
Itinerary: from Saint-Malo to the Gulf of Morbihan
- Day 1: Saint-Malo, its ramparts, and Dinard
- Day 2: Cap Fréhel and Fort La Latte
- Day 3: The Pink Granite Coast, around Ploumanac’h
- Day 4: North Finistère and the Pointe Saint-Mathieu
- Day 5: The Crozon peninsula
- Day 6: Locronan, Quimper and the Pointe du Raz
- Day 7: Carnac, its stone alignments, and the Gulf of Morbihan
When to go
From May to September, days are long and the coast inviting. July and August are the busiest months. Spring and autumn bring beautiful light and more calm; the weather stays changeable all year.
Getting around
A car lets you follow the coast and stop wherever you like. Coastal paths, including the famous GR34, make for great hikes between stops.
Our tips
- Check tide times for walks and island access
- Pack a windbreaker, even in summer
- Book seaside accommodation in July and August
- Keep a day for an island: Bréhat, Ouessant, Belle-Île or the Île aux Moines
Plan this trip with Voyage : mon guide
Add each stop with its number of nights: the app creates the days and puts the whole route on an Apple Maps map. Keep beaches, lighthouses and crêperies in the ideas box, log flights, trains and rentals on the right day, then prepare the trip for offline use before leaving. Once there, Guide mode shows the current day and tonight’s hotel.
Frequently asked questions
Is a week enough?
Yes for a tour of the coast. With ten days, take time for an island or the inland areas.
Can I add Mont-Saint-Michel?
Yes: it is very close to Saint-Malo, in Normandy, and takes half a day.
Plan this itinerary with Voyage : mon guide.
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