SHORT GETAWAY, THE ROAD OF SPICES 3D/2N

Discover the maritime History of Saint-Malo which is closely related to spices

Itinerary Highlights

  • Historical and gourmet discovery of Saint-Malo
  • Gastronomic and maritime journey, private cruise
  • Michelin-Starred restaurant
  • Cooking class, Lobster&Spices
  • Vintage collector car roadtrip
  • Thalassotherapy, the well-being experience

Willing to extend your stay ? Just click on the "TAILOR-MADE" button below


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 3 days / 2 nights

BEST TIME TO VISIT April to October, available whole year

Itinerary Details

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  • 3

DAY 1 | GETTING FAMILIAR WITH THE HISTORY OF SAINT-MALO

You will probably reach the place of your stay by mid- day
Benefit from a private pick-up and transfer from the airport or train station to your hotel for check-in.

Afternoon: Historical and gourmet walk in 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. Indeed, they were sending the India Company ships to Asia to find and bring back coffee, tea, and spices that were then sold throughout France.
You will also discover a few local specialties thanks to their ambassadors: the most famous spices collection, butter collection, gourmet sarrasin delicacies.

Suggestion / dinner - Sea freshness @ 2* Michelin Restaurant
Taste the exceptional freshness of local seafood in a Michelin Star Restaurant which is especially famous for its recipes using spices from all over the world

DAY 2 | EPICURIAN DAY ON THE ROAD OF SPICES

Morning: Open-sky market on the seaside
Discover the charming seaside city of Dinard and its majestic villas while attending Saturday morning open-sky market.
A local tradition and chance to discover local gastronomy and products.

Lunch and Afternoon: Epicurean cruise in Turquoise waters
An exclusive gastronomic and maritime experience. Taste the best of local products while enjoying magnificent Mont Saint-Michel bay. Plays Robinsons on a desert island and watch dolfins playing around.

Suggestion / Diner: light cuisine in our selected address next to the hotel

DAY 3 | LET IT GO

Morning: 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. Give yourself a treat by discovering the most beautiful spots of the coast thanks to our passionate driver and his beautiful collector Jaguar 1966.

Afternoon: Release pressure, thalassotherapy experience
Surrounded by the sea, Brittany has early introduced seawater and seaweed in its wellness rituals. Relax in one of its prestigious thalassotherapy resorts offering aquatic journeys and body treatments to restore mind peace and body wellness .

Diner / Suggestion: Lobster&Spices Gastronomy
Let us take you to a unique place with an unprecedented maritime history. Get the chance to take part in a cooking class using spices in gastronomic recipes.

Available Accommodation Types


Let us know which accommodation matches your tastes

Best luxury hotel on the seaside in Brittany

LE CASTELBRAC, 5*

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

Best luxury hotel on the seaside in Brittany

GRAND HÔTEL BARRIERE, 5*

Comfort, elegance and majestic view in Dinard, chic seaside resort

Best hotel saint malo

LE NOUVEAU MONDE, 4*

Exceptional location and stunning view over Saint-Malo fortifications

best boutique hotel brittany

LE NESSAY, 4*

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

Best hotel Brittany

DIDIER MERIL, 3*

Beautiful view and perfect location in Dinard chic seaside city

Premium gueshouse in brittany

PRIVATE VILLA

Feel at home, with friends or family, in a beautiful guesthouse with a private Chef upon request.

UPON REQUEST

We will be pleased to suggest the right accommodation based on your request

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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