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WILD BRITTANY: PINK GRANITE, LIGHTHOUSES AND TURQUOISE

Pink granite rocks facing the waves, lighthouses piercing the fog, salty wind and gull cries. Brittany, raw and magnificent.

≈ 5
Days
232
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📖 3 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Explore the Breton coast between cliffs and granite. Walk the pink granite coast. Follow coastal paths. Seek lighthouses facing the ocean. Discover Quimper and Brest. Feel the Atlantic's power.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Quimper

cathedral twin spires river heart

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6 photos
Day 1
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Discover

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Doëlan: fishing port, green and red lighthouses, walk on both banks
2
Port Manec'h: beach and white cabins, panorama over the Aven cove
3
Anse de Rospico: creek and beach, ideal at mid-tide
4
Thatched cottages of Kerascoët: traditional hamlet with granite stones and hydrangeas
+3 Places visited
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Activities

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Coastal walk between Port Manec'h and neighboring creeks
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Tour of Concarneau ramparts and viewpoint over the harbor
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Stroll through old Quimper at the end of the day
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Next stop
Distance: 2 km
Travel time: 4min
2
Day

Quimper

cathedral twin spires river heart

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6 photos
Day 2
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Discover

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Pointe Saint-Hernot: belvedere over Île Vierge beach (descent to the creek forbidden)
2
Unnamed cove on the trail to Morgat: white pebbles and translucent water
3
Cap de la Chèvre: panoramas, memorial and views of Palue beach
4
Morgat: harbor, large beach and villas
+4 Places visited
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Activities

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Hiking on the GR34 between Saint-Hernot and neighboring coves
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Kayak/canoe rental from Morgat to sheltered coves (weather dependent)
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Sunset at Pointe de Pen Hir
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Distance: 75 km
Travel time: 1h25
3
Day

Brest

atlantic harbor weathered resilience

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Day 3
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Discover

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Saint-Guirec Beach (Perros-Guirec): golden sand, pink granite rocks
2
Ploumanac'h: Men Ruz lighthouse and granite chaos
3
Customs Officers' Path (GR34) towards Perros-Guirec: successive viewpoints
4
Perros-Guirec: Trestraou beach and promenade
+5 Places visited
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Activities

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Photographic walk on the granite chaos (Ploumanac'h)
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Supervised swimming at Saint-Guirec or Trestraou (depending on season)
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Next stop
Distance: 55 km
Travel time: 55min
4
Day

Brest

atlantic harbor weathered resilience

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6 photos
Day 4
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Discover

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Amiets Beach (Cléder): large cove between dunes and rocks
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Keremma Dunes (Plouescat): dune massif and Kernic bay
3
Brignogan-Plages: Pontusval lighthouse, Castel Régis district
4
Meneham (Kerlouan): classified village and house among rocks
+8 Places visited
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Activities

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Coastal drive and panoramic stops on the Côte des Légendes
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Short walk to Petit Minou lighthouse and Minou beach
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Next stop
Distance: 15 km
Travel time: 25min
5
Day

Brest

atlantic harbor weathered resilience

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6 photos
Day 5
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Discover

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Locronan: historic town, central square and church
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Douarnenez: Rosmeur harbor, views of Île Tristan and Sables Blancs beach
3
Baie des Trépassés: large beach between Pointe du Raz and Pointe du Van
4
Pointe du Raz: trail and viewpoints over the Iroise Sea
+4 Places visited
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Activities

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Walking loop in Locronan and viewpoints over the narrow streets
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Short coastal walk on the GR34 at Pointe du Raz
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Next stop
Distance: 85 km
Travel time: 1h15

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What weather should you expect?

Spring (April-June): Perfect weather, blooming countryside, ideal for all regions, moderate crowds, excellent value, romantic atmosphere.

Summer (July-August): Warmest weather, peak tourist season, highest prices, crowded attractions, perfect for Mediterranean coast, festival season.

Fall (September-October): Harvest season, comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, wine regions spectacular, excellent photography, good value.

Winter (November-March): Christmas markets, ski season Alps, fewer crowds, lowest prices, cozy indoor attractions, cultural experiences.

How many days should I plan?

We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 4 and 6 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.

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