FROM THE EMERALD COAST TO THE PINK GRANIT COAST 6D/5N

Discover the treasures of Brittany North Coast

Itinerary Highlights

  • Rennes, the capital of Brittany
  • Mont Saint Michel Bay
  • Corsaire city of Saint-Malo
  • Premium oysters, private visit and premium tasting
  • E-bike ride in a majestic and wild seaside landscape
  • Private cruise in a paradisiac archipelago of the Pink Granit Coast
  • Gastronomic and Michelin-starred selected restaurants

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Included

  • Private car with driver
  • 4 or 5* boutique hotel booking
  • All experiences booking
  • Private guide when specified, full time upon request (main sites, guided walk or e-bike ride)
  • Gastronomic and Michelin-starred restaurants booking upon request

LOCATION Northern Brittany

DURATION 6 days / 5 nights

BEST TIME TO VISIT March to October

Itinerary Details

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DAY 1 | SMOOTH LANDING IN BRITTANY

Morning: Private guided discovery of Rennes, Capital of Brittany
Thanks to our passionate guide, guests will discover the History of Brittany in its capital: Rennes. Rennes is a charming city where guests will walk in the narrow alleys of its old town, discover monuments designed by Versailles and Luxembourg Palace architects and do some nice shopping.
It is in Rennes that the Brittany Duchess and the King of France union was celebrated at the end of the 15th century. This wedding led to the slow and complex integration process of Brittany to the French Kingdom, from 1532 to 1789.

Lunch / suggestion: the iconic galette, our recommended address

Afternoon: stopover in Dinan, free walk on the way to the Emerald Coast
Dinan is without doubt one of the most charming and best preserved small Medieval towns in Brittany. With its 1.8 mile (3km)-long ramparts, half-timbered houses, attractive port and cobbled streets filled with art galleries and craft shops, it’s worth a nice walk.

DAY 2 | THE PRESTIGIOUS EMERALD COAST

Steep coasts, turquoise sea, long fine sandy beaches, classified architectural heritage villas; the Emerald Coast offers many charming seaside cities and natural marvels to discover.

Morning - Gourmet walk in the fortified city of Saint Malo
Built up on a peninsula during the 12th century, Saint Malo is especially famous for its magnificent fortifications. Our professional guide will walk you through the narrow alleys while introducing the story of the shipowners who made the fortune of the city. You will also discover a few local specialties thanks to their ambassadors: the most famous butter and spice collections, gourmet sarrasin delicacies.

Afternoon - Oyster fields private visit & tasting
An exceptional immersive experience in the oyster fields with a professional, to understand the specificity of the place and  the growing process. This experience ends up with a premium tasting, outdoor: flat and curved oysters, the 007 Special, with spices or just a twist of lemon… A unique gourmet moment !
Other options: Private cruise in turquoise sea, Premium Marine SPA Experience, Private cooking class, more upon request.

Dinner / Suggestion: Gastronomic experience in a private villa
Discover a unique maritime and cultural heritage before experiencing local premium gastronomy.

DAY 3 | THE 8th WONDER OF THE WORLD

Morning - Guided discovery of Mont Saint Michel
To fully enjoy the beauty of the place, our guide will take you through a unique journey through the Bay and the Abbey. Discover the wildlife and the history of a very special Mount and its surroundings.
Available upon request: Private transfer to the Mont, private guided visit of the Abbaye our of public hours, private cocktail.

Afternoon - Re-energize Body & Soul
Surrounded by the sea, Brittany has quickly understood the value of seawater and seaweeds. Sublimate your skin in a thalassotherapy with a view on the Emerald sea.

Suggestion / dinner - Sea freshness @ 2* Michelin Restaurant
Taste the exceptional freshness of local seafood in a Michelin Star Restaurant with a view over the Bay.

DAY 4 | PURE WELL-BEING

Morning – e-bike ride on a majestic « Grand Site de France »
Grand site de France are protected areas offering unique landscapes, fauna and flora. An e-bike ride is the perfect way to embrace Nature and discover the most beautiful spots between impressive capes labelized Grand Site de France : Ilot Saint-Michel (a very small chapel on a tiny island), wild capes, moorlands, charming harbor. Accessible to anyone.
Gourmet break during the ride, to taste local products.

Lunch - Our selected address in a charming harbor

Afternoon – Road-trip along the Emerald Coast
Steep coasts, turquoise sea, long fine sandy beaches, classified architectural heritage villas; the Emerald Coast offers many charming seaside cities and natural marvels to discover.
Guests will discover its beauty through a tailor made road trip including stops at the major sightseeing places: Erquy charming harbor, Frehel majestic cape, Fort La Latte Castle overviewing the sea, just enjoy the view!
Available option: private helicopter flight over the Emerald Coast

DAY 5 | THE MAGIC OF PINK GRANIT COAST

The Pink Granit Coast is admired for its 300 million years old rocks and their poetic shapes. Carved by the sea and the wind, their unique coppery pink color irradiates under the sun. This coast reveals insolit curves in front of a string of islands and islets, through fine sand creeks, sheltered under the pines.

Morning - Transfer to the Pink Granit Coast
Leave the Emerald Coast area to reach one of the most charming spots of the Pink Granit Coast.

Suggestion / Lunch - Our selected address on a beautiful beach

Afternoon - Rejuvenating walk
Ploumanac’h lighthouse is definitely the most famous spot of the Coast, just a few minutes walk from the restaurant. Walking around this area is the best way to discover the beauty of the Pink Granit Coast, take amazing pictures and a breath of fresh air !

DAY 6 | A PARADISIAC ARCHIPELAGO

The Flowery Island is certainly the best suited nickname for Bréhat island, the Pink Granit Coast jewel nestled in the middle of pink rocks and a deep blue sea, surrounded by 86 islets and reefs.

Morning: Discovery of the paradisiac archipelago 
Available option: private cruise on a beautiful sailing boat, lunch on-board: Premium local products, including Brittany blue lobster and champagne, oysters, etc.

Afternoon: Private guided walk or free time to relax on Brehat flowery island
Though it is only 3.5km long and 1.5km length, Brehat island benefits from a unique microclimat which makes it possible to grow all kinds of flowers from over the world. A magnificent natural spectacle to admire from Spring. Another specificity: there is no car on the island.
Brehat is the perfect place to go back in time, walk in peace and admire the charming little houses with their flowery gardens.
Available option
: private guided of and internationally famous glass blower factory on the island, producing for luxury palaces and brands and individuals.

Dinner / suggestion: Our selected gastronomic address

Available Accommodation Types


Let us know which accommodation matches your tastes

Best premium hotel in Rennes

LE BALTHAZAR, 5*

Contemporary design and comfort at the heart of Rennes

Raffinement et confort contemporains en cœur de ville

LE CASTELBRAC, 5*

The Soul Heaven, contemporary design and wonderful seaside view over St-Malo, Brittany

Best hotel Brittany

APIGNÉ CASTLE, 5*

Elegant French style castle 10 minutes from Rennes city center

Best hotel Brittany

L'AGAPA, 5*

Contemporary design and endless view over the romantic Pink Granit Coast

Best hotel Brittany

LE NESSAY, 4*

The charm of a design boutique hotel surrounded by the Sea in Brittany

Best hotel Brittany

LE MAGIC HALL, 3*

Friendly atmosphere and contemporary design at the heart of Rennes

Good To Know


HOW TO REACH NORTHERN BRITTANY?

Brittany is well connected and easily accessible.
Please find below a list of direc connections to Brittany:

Reaching Rennes
- From Paris Charles de Gaulle airport by plane: 1h flight
- From Paris Charles de Gaulle airport by train: 2h30 by TGV (direct)
- From Paris downtown by train: 1h27 by TGV (direct) from Paris Montparnasse train station
- From Paris by car: 4h driving
- From Provence / Nice by plane: 1h25 flight
- From Provence / Marseille by plane: 1h35 flight
- From London by plane: 1h25 flight

Reaching Saint-Malo
- From Paris downtown by train: 2h17 by TGV (direct)
- From London by plane: 1h15 flight

Can't find your way? Tell us where you will be coming from and we will let you know the fastest way to Brittany.

When to come?
Brittany benefits from a very gentle weather, never too cold nor too hot.
It is a destination that can be enjoyed the whole year around, still, the best period is from March to October.

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