A tour through northwestern France? Departure from Saint Malo towards the west. You can surf on the coast. Want to try something new? Go stand Up Paddeling. Super awesome! Discover the coast in a surprising way.
Continue to the port town of Roscoff. Go through the village of Guignolesque. This place has been a source of inspiration for many artists. It seems as if time has stood still. Beautiful painted shops and the authentic French feeling. In Roscoff you take a boat towards the sub-tropical island Ile-de-Batz. In a quarter of an hour you are in a completely different climate. In Brittany, the weather is not always top. But on Ile-de-Batz the sun is shining more often. Because the small island is situated on a warm wave current. Grow tropical banana plants and cacti. Relax completely, go hiking or cycling.
Finally, end your trip in Brest. This city was destroyed to a large extent during the Second World War. And maybe not the most beautiful French city. But the annual maritime festival is really a must. Spot countless traditional ships at Les Fêtes Maritimes Internationales de Brest. Water sports and overseas trade is a Breton tradition. And you can feel that everywhere in this area.
Taste the Breton delicacies. The Galette Saucisse, a kind of hot-dog. The Kig a Farz, a stew with different types of meat and buckwheat. The Breton croissant is the Kouign Amann. And of course you eat crêpes! Do you want to try French pancakes? You’re good at Ti Soazon in Roscoff. If you then take the boat to Île-de-Batz. Can you chill in the sun on one of the super nice terraces.
Of course you eat fish in Brest. In this port city you can not really ignore it. A tasty fish you eat at La Maison de l’Ocean. You can also have a nice dinner at Le Coupde Fourchette. Fancy a night out ? Brest is unfortunately not the ideal location for a party holiday. However, you can drink delicious beers in the local Irish Pub, Mac Guidan’s.
Sleeping on Ile-de-Batz:
Les Herbes Folles, price € 80, – per night.
Ti Va Zadou, price € 70, – per night.
Hotels in Brest:
Hotel de La Rade, price € 60, – per night.
Logis Hotel Center, price € 70, – per night.
L’Amirauté Brest, price € 85, – per night.
You can also sleep in a youth hostel! At Auberge de jeunesse de Brest you sleep for about € 15, – a night.
Or do you want to sleep on an authentic boat ? That is possible at the Swaensborg. The price is on request and not very cheap. However, you will get a great experience in return.
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