Tourism in Brittany
Visit Brittany
Welcome to Brittany! For those who have already had the chance to discover one of its many facets, the desire to see more feels only natural. For others, it’s the curiosity to open the door to this slightly off-the-beaten-path land, almost outside of time, that draws you here.
Brittany is a vast region, with landscapes of a thousand faces, a deeply rooted history, a gastronomy inspired by its terroir and the surrounding seas, and Bretons who are so… Breton! So let’s head off to explore northern Brittany.
Brittany is also about a warm atmosphere, with its fest-noz and music festivals, some of which are among the biggest in France (La Route du Rock, Les Vieilles Charrues, Les Transmusicales, Festival Interceltique de Lorient, etc.).
In short… as a true Breton, I could go on for many more lines about this region that is so dear to me. But my goal, when you come to Île Verte campsite in Ille-et-Vilaine, is to help you discover the many treasures within a 40 km radius of the campsite. Follow the Emerald Coast and fill your lungs with sea air at Pointe du Grouin.
Discover Saint-Malo and its famous ramparts, then explore the walled city of this corsair stronghold. Cross the Rance estuary for a stroll along the promenade in Dinard. Before heading back to the campsite, make a stop in Dinan, a town of art and history with its stunning half-timbered houses. Trust me, there’s plenty to see and do!
Lieux d’intérêt touristique en Bretagne
After exploring the gems of the Emerald Coast (Cancale, Saint-Malo, Dinard, Cap Fréhel), another equally stunning stretch of coastline awaits just beyond: the Pink Granite Coast (Côtes-d’Armor), dotted with seaside resorts such as Perros-Guirec and Pléneuf-Val-André.
To immerse yourself in Breton culture, a visit to Quimper, a Town of Art and History, is a must.
Visiting Brittany also means wandering through the narrow streets of villages lined with stone houses and half-timbered façades like Dinan and Locronan (one of the most beautiful villages in France), ordering a seafood platter by the harbor in Concarneau or Le Guilvinec, stepping into the Cité de la Voile Éric Tabarly in Lorient, exploring the historic center of Vannes after enjoying a wheat or buckwheat crêpe, renting a boat to sail through the Gulf of Morbihan or around the islands (Glénan, Ouessant, Groix, Belle-Île-en-Mer), and discovering beautiful medieval castles (Josselin, Vitré, Fougères).
Finally, it’s impossible to leave Brittany without going on a hike along the GR 34, which runs along the 2,000 km of Breton coastline. You can easily plan your itinerary on the Sentier des Douaniers (GR 34) thanks to the practical information available on www.itirando.bzh
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