Brittany no longer needs to be presented. It is a true jewel of the western French, an ideal destination for a successful holiday! Discover some ideas for a holiday in Brittany with a family!
Very popular with tourists and curious, Brittany illustrates itself by its beauty, recognized by all. If it is often mocked due to the capricious weather, it remains one of the favorite destinations for the holiday. And for cause! It has a wide and varied territory, alternating cliffs, beaches, cultivated fields and character cities. His history is as rich as his fauna and flora are magnificent and it is not to mention the incredible Breton culture.
Intensely anchored in the spirits and life of its inhabitants, this culture is shared and enriched over time. In your turn, to go to meet this region! This is why we have prepared some ideas for a holiday in Brittany with family or friends!
In the Morbihan
1. The beaches
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With 800 kilometers of coast, the department of Morbihan has some of the most beautiful beaches of Brittany. They give to dream, with their blond sand, the scattered chaotic rocks and the view on the horizon...
The beaches of Morbihan are indeed among the most beautiful of Brittany, because they are numerous and each have a charm that is their own. For example, in the Gulf of Morbihan, you will find the Île aux Moines and the Île d’Arz, which have a very heavenly aspect.
And this, like the beaches of the peninsula of Quiberon, the islands of the Ponant or simply close to the cities, such as Larmor-Plage or Guidel. No matter where you choose to go, Morbihanese beaches are never far away.
2. Menhirs and dolmens
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Today, there are several thousand standing stones that shape the Morbihan landscape. And for cause, the passage of the human being on these lands goes back to tens of thousands of years. These well-known megalithic sites are then vestiges and testify to this busy past.
This is the case, for example, of Carnac Alignments, very visited, but also of Monteneuf or Camors, among others. You will find sites near the coast but also in the heart of Brittany. Whether it’s menhirs, dolmens, cairns or tumulus, the mystery of some sites sometimes remains whole... Will you decipher it?
3. The Wild Coast of Quiberon
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To take a bowl of fresh and iodized air, the wild coast of Quiberon is the ideal place for a successful holiday. Formed by the Presqu’Ile de Quiberon, this coast is vivifiant, the forces of nature unleash. Connected to the continent by the isthmus of Penthièvre, this wild coast will make you discover beaches, cliffs, coves, and even some beautiful green areas.
Nature has all rights, even if humans have feared a place despite everything. On foot or by bike, there are marked routes that allow you to visit this little morbihanese jewel.
Where to stay?
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To enjoy your holiday in Brittany with family, nothing like adequate accommodation. And for that, don't miss the Belambra Club Les Portes de l’Océan . Located in Guidel-Plage, this complex is facing the sea and Groix Island, in a pleasant environment. You will feel like home in one of the 300 accommodations in the club. Their architecture is layered on the Breton style, so that you impregnate the local atmosphere.
Have fun with the many fun and sporting activities offered every day for the happiness of young and old. You can also enjoy a full pension, based on balanced buffets and family-friendly menus! There is also a “location” formula that allows you to enjoy a kitchenette in your accommodation. You'll feel like home in your holiday village Belambra in Brittany !
In the Côtes d’Armor
4. Côte de Granit Rose
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The Côte de Granit Rose is emblematic of the Côtes d’Armor department. The colourful rock is admirably contrasting with the blue ocean, the clear beaches and the green areas of the coast. It is very interesting to walk on the rocks, in their organized chaos, where the marine clutches come to mix.
Between Trebeurden and Perros-Guirrec, this Breton coastline is unique because of this geological formation. Colours and shadows will be fun to you, depending on the light of the day or dusk. Also, don't miss the symbol of the Côte de Granit Rose: the Ploumanac’h lighthouse, watching on the port of the village.
5. The archipelago of the 7 islands
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Located north of Ploumanac’h, the archipelago of the 7 islands is the National Nature Reserve of the Seven Islands. These are small islands, two of which are more important and on which you can enjoy pleasant walks: Île aux Moines and Île Bono. They are inhabited by a very special population... birds!
Indeed, these islands preserve many species of birds, such as the Macareux and the Fous de Bassan. This archipelago is an opportunity to enjoy nature, trying to disturb it as much as possible. From Perros-Guirrec, shuttles or sailboats allow you to reach the islands daily.
6. Lake Guerlédan
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On the border between Morbihan and the Côtes d’Armor, Lake Guerlédan draws an ondulation among the fields and small Breton villages. Numerous trails allow you to take a tour of it, or to explore some of its shores. Go to the discovery of local fauna and flora.
But Lake Guerlédan is also the abbey of Bon-Repos, the Anse de Sordan or Guerlédan, or a dam. This dam marks the boundary between the lake and the resumption of the Nantes Canal in Brest. True natural pepite, you can quite discover it with family, depending on your desires.
Where to stay?
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How about staying in Trégastel on the Côte de Granit Rose? Just a few meters from the beaches and pink rocks, find the Belambra Club “Le Castel Sainte-Anne” , a beautiful monument typical Breton, accompanied by its 50 “penty”. If you wanted to immerse yourself, it’s successful! Ideal for a family holiday in Brittany!
You will not be bored there, thanks to the proximity of the sea, the Trégastel nautical club and other activities available nearby: thalassotherapy, golf, hiking... On the catering side, no full board, but a half board (morning and evening) or the rental option that includes a kitchenette in your accommodation.
In Finistère
7. The Finster Islands
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One of the features of the Finistère, beyond its 1,200 km of coastline, are obviously its islands. Ouessant, Sein, Molène and Glénan are four of the major points of interest. The first three are inhabited, and let themselves visit, why not, the time of one to two days, on foot or by bike.
Especially on the island of Ouessant where this practice is very popular and on the island of Sein, where no car is allowed except for emergency vehicles. The archipelago of the Glénan is not inhabited by the only masters of the place: the cormorans, mainly. It is a paradisiacal area, with waters and sandy areas to pamper Seychelles. You can access it by private boat, rented, or through guided excursions.
8. Presqu’Ile de Crozon
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Small piece of land in the form of elongated crosses, the Presqu’Ile de Crozon is unique in its kind. You can discover nature in a pure state. In reality, they are beaches, caves, forests and cliffs that await you. A real concentrate of nature in the western center of Finistère.
Also, the cities Crozon, Morgat or Camaret-sur-Mer are wonderful to visit, as an urbanized stop between two winding points. Guaranteed change!
9. The Helsinki Forest
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In the heart of the Regional Natural Park of Armorique, the Forest of Helsinki offers you the opportunity to visit the Finistère in what it has more green. This is a very dense succession of chestnut trees, oaks and beech trees and huge granite rocks. In this regard, there is a specific rock – the Rock Tremblante – that you can move... if you find the right place to do it. Indeed, only one point makes it unbalanced!
Otherwise, it is a forest that hides some secrets. Notably the Artus Cave or the Devil's Cave in which you can also quite descend, a scale being planned for this purpose.
Where to stay?
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At the beach of Morgat you can't miss the Belambra Club “The Great Hotel of the Sea” , a huge and beautiful building with architecture inspired by Belle-Époque. It is a centennial hotel that is now designed to guarantee you the best holiday in Brittany with family. Because the hotel has everything planned: half board and full board with varied buffet, season and local, and even two restaurants one of which is gastronomic!
To relax, lounge evenings, dances or discoveries are offered, as well as optional sports options for a fee (windsurfing, diving, kitesurfing...).
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