5 Days of Beauty in Brittany, France

One cannot visit the Brittany region without hiking portions of the GR 34, the coastal route. It is a hike filled with awe-inspiring views, beaches, and cliffs. There are numerous spots along the entire coast of Brittany to hop on the trail, walk a bit, then hop off. The locals are known to pick up hikers who hitchhike along the roadside. This friendly, laid-back feeling makes everyone feel at home and safe.

With all this amazing coastline, there are ample opportunities to surf or windsurf. The Magnet Surf School out of Crozon has experienced instructors and designated beaches for students. My wife and I had a great time learning to surf. It was such a fun, but very exhausting, day. I would highly recommend starting with one three-hour course for just 45 Euros. From there, you can book more courses if you want to continue and improve upon your skills.

Like any great European region, this region also has its share of local markets. Crozon, the city we were close to, has a large market every 15 days, and their smaller market is every Saturday. It is always fun getting lost meandering the market with all the sights and smells. Local foods and handmade goods make the best purchases and souvenirs.

A short drive will land you in the “most charming village in France,” Locronan. This day trip is worth it for sure! You will be transported in time to a village of stone buildings, cobblestone streets and alleys, and quaint shops and cafés that will appeal to each of your senses.

While in the Brittany region, you cannot go without trying a crêpe! This area is the birthplace of the crêpe and you can’t throw a stone without finding a crêpiere. We loved Chez Germaine for the simplicity of the menu and the view! This crêpiere is located right along the GR 34 on the beach. Coming here at sunset was our favorite.

While in Carnac, we stumbled upon a quaint and local pizzeria that was delicious. Pizzeria Helena has been family-owned since 1983. The pizza was so good, the service was even better, and it is located right in the city center of Carnac, making it a prime location for lunch or dinner.

Sovaj was a great restaurant located a very short walk from the Ker'loch beach, open for lunch and dinner only. They have a very nice menu that accommodates all diets and any allergies. We had the dahl for lunch and it was incredible!

Le Comptoir de la Presqu’île is a super cool place in Crozon. We had a tapas-style dinner accompanied by live music. They have an incredible selection of beers and ciders to purchase as well as on tap. The food was delicious and the evening’s entertainment was good for the soul.

La Tatanerie is a cute brasserie right along the port in Camaret. They have a good menu of burgers, fries, pizza, and salads. The pizza we had was simple, but so good!

Finally, Crêperie les Embruns was a cute crêperie along the port of Camaret. There is a great selection of both savory and sweet crepes for all, and the prices were good as well. They had a pear crêpe that was so good!