What to do and see in Brittany, France: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do

December 18, 2021 Jacquiline Darosa

Brittany (/ˈbrɪtəni/; French: Bretagne [bʁətaɲ] ( listen); Breton: Breizh, pronounced [bʁɛjs] or [bʁɛχ]; Gallo: Bertaèyn, pronounced [bəʁtaɛɲ]) is a cultural region in the northwest of France, covering the western part of what was known as Armorica during the period of Roman occupation. It became an independent kingdom and then a duchy before being united with the Kingdom of France in 1532 as a province governed as if it were a separate nation under the crown.
Restaurants in Brittany

1. Grand Site Naturel de Ploumanac'h

Perros Guirec, 22700, Perros-Guirec France +33 2 96 23 21 15 http://www.tourismebretagne.com
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5.0 based on 2,046 reviews

Grand Site Naturel de Ploumanac'h

Reviewed By Tour564785

Incredibly beautiful, whatever the weather. With children, Perros-Guirec is the best place I ever visited to spend healthy holidays, to reconnect with nature, in a breathtaking environment. Everyone will find ones pleasure, revitalizing baths in the sea at beautiful sandy beaches, sailing (with dolphins possibly!), fishing, walking, surfing, visiting 16th century chapels, playing golf at St Samson golf course, enjoying fantastic restaurants with sea view, and many more things. If you are tired of crowded beaches of Southern France and prefer the family simplicity and discretion of Brittany, do not hesitate anymore. If you are lucky enough and can rent a Villa "Belle Epoque" (20') for you and your family or friends, go for it, they are just stunning with their pink granite stone and sea view.

2. Cap d'Erquy

Erquy France +33 2 96 72 30 12 http://www.erquy-tourisme.com
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5.0 based on 477 reviews

Cap d'Erquy

Reviewed By Kreeshmw

We were staying at Les Pins campsite nearby and decided to take a coastal walk as a family (12 and 9 year old) having heard that Brittany’s coastline needs to be seen to be believed! We were not disappointed! We asked about paths in Erquy tourist office and the staff were very helpful, recommending the Plages Sauvages trail in particular, advising us to stick to the names on the signs rather than the colours of the trails - on the maps the different trails are different colours, but on the signs they’re all yellow for some odd reason! The walk took us up on to the hilltop right next to the most stunning scenery of little harbours, an emerald seascape and incredible beaches as well as a hidden lake. The weather started to turn so we took a shortcut back (well sign posted and easily found) but we spent a good two hours exploring the beautiful landscape and scenery. There were some rocky bits, but I would say that the walk is easily doable for able bodied people. There are well signposted alternatives for wheelchair and buggy users. Highly recommended if you’re in this area.

3. Sentier de L'ile Renote

Chemin de L ile Renote, 22730 Tregastel France
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5.0 based on 106 reviews

Sentier de L'ile Renote

4. Gavrinis Island

France +33 2 97 57 19 38 http://www.gavrinis.info
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4.5 based on 145 reviews

Gavrinis Island

This scenic island is popular for its breathtaking natural beauty as well as its many prehistoric ruins.

5. Chateau de la Roche-Jagu

Domaine Departemental de la Roche-Jagu La Roche-Jagu, 22260 France +33 2 96 95 62 35 [email protected] http://www.larochejagu.fr
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4.5 based on 277 reviews

Chateau de la Roche-Jagu

Let yourself be guided by your imagination, in the manor house, in the gardens, to the rythm of the seasons. In Brittany, La Roche-Jagu Estate is the place to reflect on the landscape as a material, a territory and a perception. Every year, it hosts tempory exhibitions. An opportunity to broaden your horizons. Property of the Departemental Council since 1958, the castle built in the 15th century, is the last remant of a chain of defensive sites overhang the valley of the Trieux river. It is classified as a historical monument in 1930. La Roche Jagu park welcomes around 200,000 visitors each year, who like to relax along the paths where you can always find your way. The access to the park is free all year round. La Roche Jagu Estate is also developing a programme of living spectacles. La Roche agu Estate is a majestic site full of stories and sercrets, a space for all kinds of discoveries

6. Ile de Sein

rue saint Guenole Ile de sein, 29990 France +33 6 70 72 55 92 http://www.mairieiledesein.com
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4.5 based on 80 reviews

Ile de Sein

7. Ile d'Ouessant

France +33 6 07 90 07 36 http://www.ot-ouessant.fr/decouvrir/patrimoine/l-ile-sentinelle.html
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4.5 based on 177 reviews

Ile d'Ouessant

A small and scenic island located off the coast of Brittany.

8. Ile de Batz

Roscoff France +33 6 03 85 45 61 http://www.iledebatz.com/home.php
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4.5 based on 1,546 reviews

Ile de Batz

Reviewed By mickhanbury - Dawlish, United Kingdom

This is one of my wife's and mine favourite spots,it is a easy and fun boat ride and on arrival it is like being in a different world.The island is easily walkable and the scenery is stunning, the beaches are white sand and look more caribbean than French.Cant wait to visit again.

9. Demeure de Corsaire

5 rue d Asfeld, 35400, Saint-Malo France +33 2 99 56 09 40 [email protected] http://demeure-de-corsaire.com
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4.5 based on 544 reviews

Demeure de Corsaire

Reviewed By Leoserodio - Bristol, United Kingdom

St Malo is an incredible and charming city, very good for a stroll around and there is the Corsaire House to visit, the Fortress around the city to walk around and a ship to explore.

10. Chateau du Taureau

Baie de Morlaix, 29252 Carantec France +33 2 98 62 29 73 [email protected] http://www.chateaudutaureau.bzh/
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4.5 based on 824 reviews

Chateau du Taureau

Reviewed By ianbU3084TD

It was great to walk around an experience the atmosphere of the Chateau, and an excellent guidebook is provided (in French and English)) that explains the history and features of the building. The boat trip to get to the Chateau only adds to the experience. Great views also of the Baie de Morlaix from the tower.

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