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DEEP BRITTANY: GRANITE COASTS AND LEGENDARY VILLAGES

Pink granite sculpted by waves, forests haunted by Arthurian legend, oyster beds ruled by tides, ramparts silhouetted against the sky. Brittany, eternal.

≈ 23
Days
1088
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21
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📖 12 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Explore Brittany between harbors, legends and stone cities. Visit Saint-Malo, Cancale and Dinan, explore Combourg and Paimpont, discover Rochefort-en-Terre, Pont-Aven and Concarneau, then follow the coast toward Ploumanac'h, Tréguier and Paimpol.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Saint Suliac

tidal river curves poetry

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Day 1
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Discover

1
Flowery alleyways and fishermen's houses on the Rance.
2
Romanesque church and former Viking port (site).
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Activities

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Riverside walk on the Rance (old rigging according to season).
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Next stop
Distance: 32 km
Travel time: 39min
2
Day

Saint Malo

walled fortress crowns strength

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Day 2
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Discover

1
Intra-Muros: ramparts, bastions and Sillon beach.
2
Holland Bastion and view of Fort National (tide).
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Activities

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Loop on ramparts at sunset.
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Next stop
Distance: 17 km
Travel time: 21min
3
Day

Cancale

oyster farms gleam pearl

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Day 3
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Discover

1
Port de la Houle and oyster market on the quay.
2
Oyster farms at low tide; panorama over Mont-Saint-Michel bay.
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Activities

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Customs Officers' Path (GR34) towards Pointe du Grouin (short round trip).
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Next stop
Distance: 18 km
Travel time: 21min
4
Day

Combourg

castle presides valley guard

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Day 4
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Discover

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Château de Combourg (exterior) and walk around Tranquille lake.
2
City and residences linked to Chateaubriand.
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Activities

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Literary loop in the castle park and the town.
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Next stop
Distance: 176 km
Travel time: 3h31
5
Day

Dinan

river town spirals charm

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Day 5
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Discover

1
Ramparts, Clock Tower & rue du Jerzual.
2
Port of Dinan on the Rance.
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Activities

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Descent/return Jerzual on foot; riverside walk on the Rance.
6
Day

Paimpont Broceliande

arthurian legends haunt trees

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Day 6
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Discover

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Abbey & town; gateway to Brocéliande.
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Activities

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Forest of Brocéliande: Fountain of Youth / Val-sans-Retour (according to choice).
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Next stop
Distance: 64 km
Travel time: 1h17
7
Day

Moncontour

ramparts climb to sky

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Day 7
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Discover

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Ramparts & perched medieval city.
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Activities

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Short loop around the walls & viewpoints.
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Next stop
Distance: 67 km
Travel time: 1h20
8
Day

Rochefort En Terre

artist souls paint houses

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Day 8
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Discover

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Flower-filled town, half-timbered houses & castle (ext.).
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Activities

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Heritage loop between square & alleyways.
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Next stop
Distance: 26 km
Travel time: 32min
9
Day

La Roche Bernard

schist cliffs crown river

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Day 9
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Discover

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Old port on the Vilaine & viewpoints.
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Activities

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Customs officers' path on the heights of the Vilaine.
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Next stop
Distance: 125 km
Travel time: 2h30
10
Day

Locmariaquer

stone circles guard mystery

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Day 10
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Discover

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Grand Menhir Brisé & megalithic site (ext.).
2
Quays & views of the entrance to the Gulf of Morbihan.
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Activities

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Coastal walk towards Pointe de Kerpenhir.
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Next stop
Distance: 31 km
Travel time: 37min
11
Day

Le Palais Belle Ile

fortress crowns island proud

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Day 11
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Discover

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Vauban Citadel (ext.) and port of Palais.
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Activities

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Urban stroll & short coastal path towards Ramonette.
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Next stop
Distance: 95 km
Travel time: 1h54
12
Day

Saint Cado Belz

river island offers peace

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Day 12
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Discover

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Islet of Saint-Cado, chapel & house of Nichtarguer.
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Activities

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Tour of the islet and stone footbridge (tides).
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Next stop
Distance: 50 km
Travel time: 1h
13
Day

Pont Aven

artist brushes swirl magic

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Day 13
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Discover

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Mills and footbridges on the Aven; painting schools.
2
Old center and art gallery(ies).
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Activities

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Aven trail to the bois d'Amour (round trip).
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Next stop
Distance: 89 km
Travel time: 1h47
14
Day

Concarneau

fishing port breathes salt

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Day 14
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Discover

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Ville Close, ramparts and fishing port.
2
Sables Blancs beach (weather permitting).
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Activities

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Complete tour of the ramparts (panoramas over the bay).
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Next stop
Distance: 17 km
Travel time: 20min
15
Day

Quimper

cathedral square holds grace

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Day 15
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Discover

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Saint-Corentin Cathedral and old Quimper (Odet).
2
Pottery workshops & half-timbered houses.
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Activities

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Walk along the Odet banks to the gardens.
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Next stop
Distance: 25 km
Travel time: 30min
16
Day

Locronan

granite silence breathes spirit

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Day 16
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Discover

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Paved medieval village; Saint-Ronan church.
2
Old granite houses and small squares.
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Activities

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Locronan mountain loop (view of Douarnenez bay).
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Next stop
Distance: 18 km
Travel time: 22min
17
Day

Plougastel Daoulas

rosewood chapel glows faith

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Day 17
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Discover

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Monumental calvary and traditional town.
2
Panoramas over Brest harbor; strawberry orchards.
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Activities

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Route of the headlands (Kéraliou/Moulin-Blanc) as a short hike.
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Next stop
Distance: 43 km
Travel time: 52min
18
Day

Roscoff

pink harbor holds boats

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Day 18
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Discover

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Corsair town and port; shipowners' houses.
2
Exotic garden (coastal) and panorama over Morlaix bay.
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Activities

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Coastal walk to Sainte-Barbe chapel (tides).
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Next stop
Distance: 62 km
Travel time: 1h14
19
Day

Ploumanach

granite sculptures carve shore

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Day 19
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Discover

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Pink Granite Coast: rocky chaos, Mean Ruz lighthouse.
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Beaches and coves between Trestraou and Saint-Guirec.
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Activities

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GR34 towards the Ploumanac'h chasm (easy section).
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Next stop
Distance: 25 km
Travel time: 30min
20
Day

Treguier

pilgrimage stones hold souls

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Day 20
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Discover

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Saint-Tugdual Cathedral and cloister.
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Port on the Jaudy and half-timbered houses.
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Activities

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Urban loop between small squares and Jaudy quays.
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Next stop
Distance: 18 km
Travel time: 22min
21
Day

Paimpol

seafaring history claims hearts

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Day 21
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Discover

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Port and memory of Newfoundland/Iceland fishing.
2
Maritime Abbey of Beauport (exteriors & foreshore).
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Activities

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Coastal path towards Beauport (round trip).
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Next stop
Distance: 90 km
Travel time: 1h48

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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.

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