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Brittany

April 18, 2026

Brittany: A Journey Through Time and Beauty
Brittany offers a captivating blend of history, natural splendour, and cultural richness, making it the perfect destination for a classic car adventure. Its dramatic coastline, stretching for over 1,700 miles, reveals picturesque fishing villages, secluded coves, and striking cliffs such as those at Pointe du Raz.

Venturing inland, winding roads lead through lush forests and rolling hills to charming towns steeped in medieval character, including Dinan and Vannes. The region’s proud Celtic heritage sets it apart from the rest of France, reflected in its music, folklore, and the Breton language still spoken today.

For gourmets, Brittany is a delight: savour traditional crêpes and galettes, or indulge in some of the freshest seafood to be found anywhere. Along the way, you’ll encounter unforgettable sights — from the mysterious standing stones of Carnac, to the fortified city of Saint-Malo, and the dazzling beaches of the Pink Granite Coast.

Every mile driven reveals another layer of Brittany’s magic, promising a journey filled with discovery, charm, and timeless motoring pleasure.

Tour Highlights

Explore the walled city of Saint Malo with its ramparts and bustling harbour
Stroll the elegant seaside promenade of Dinard, famed for Belle Époque villas
Visit the iconic tidal island of Mont Saint Michel, one of France’s most celebrated landmarks
Wander the cobbled streets, timber-framed houses of Dinan, a riverside port
Visit Vannes with its ramparts, half-timbered houses, and lively markets
See the Pink Granite Coast with its unique rose-coloured rock formations and lighthouses
Gaze from the Pointe du Raz – dramatic cliffs overlooking the Atlantic
Explore the Quiberon Peninsula with its wild coastal scenery and sweeping ocean views
Discover the Carnac Stones: Thousands of standing stones aligned across the landscape, Europe’s most impressive megalithic site
Learn about the distinct Breton identity expressed through music, folklore, and the Breton language
Taste the fresh seafood from Cancale and Quiberon, Breton crêpes and galettes paired with local cider, and salted butter caramels and kouign-amann pastries

Tour Map

Itinerary

Day 1: Overnight Ferry to St Malo

Board Brittany Ferries for an overnight sailing from Portsmouth to St Malo. A private en-suite sea-facing cabin is booked for your comfort.

There will be a welcome dinner onboard.

Day 2: St Malo to Dinard

102 Miles

After a morning arrival in St Malo explore this lovely medieval town, still encased within sturdy ramparts. Walk through the gateways piercing its mighty walls to reach a magnificent golden beach, where tiny fortified islets emerge from the waves at low tide.

Then drive along the coast via Pointe du Grouin for dramatic coastal views. Stop in Cancale for oysters and harbour stroll before continuing along the coast to Mont St Michel, a French icon.

Enjoy a scenic inland route via Combourg and Dol-de-Bretagne for its striking cathedral, and on to Dinan, a medieval gem with cobbled streets.

Our coastal hotel for the next two nights is near Dinard. Dinner will be in the hotel in the panoramic restaurant.

Day 3: Emerald & Pink Granite Coast

170 Miles

A fabulous route along the Emerald Coast to see the dramatic cliffs and lighthouse at Cap Frehel. Continue on to the pink sandstone cliffs at Erquy and pink granite at Ploumanac’h, often voted France’s favourite village.

Return to Dinard. Spa or promenade walk before dinner, which is at leisure.

Day 4: Domaine de Locguenole

168 Miles

Head south west to Jugon les Lacs and Josselin, famed for its castle, and onto Vannes with it’s lovely old town on Brittany’s southern coast.

Visit the renowned Carnac Megaliths on the way to the next hotel, where you will stay for two nights. Dinner will be at the hotel both evenings.

Day 5: Pont Aven & Quimper

133 Miles

A lovely mix of coastal and inland D-roads to Pont-Aven, the ‘city of painters’, famed for Gauguin and the Pont-Aven School. Stroll riverside quays, visit art galleries, and enjoy the buttery galettes de Pont-Aven.

Quimper is the capital of Cornouaille, with Gothic Saint-Corentin Cathedral, cobbled streets, and faïence pottery workshops.

Return to the hotel via Scaer and Quimperle, a picturesque town at the confluence of three rivers, with a Romanesque abbey, medieval streets, and riverside cafés.

Day 6: Return to the UK

113 Miles

Drive north to Roscoff for the ferry to Plymouth. Alternatively we can book an overnight crossing from St Malo to Portsmouth.

The route travels through the mystical forests of Huelgoat, famous for giant moss-covered boulders, the ‘Chaos of Rocks’, and Arthurian legends.

Continue north to Morlaix with its historic viaduct, half-timbered houses, and cobbled lanes, then on to Roscoff, a charming port town with granite houses, botanical gardens, and known for its onion trade and thalassotherapy.

The ferry departs at 2pm, and arrives in Plymouth at 20.15. Depart for home.

Where we'll stay

Your Brittany tour is enriched by two exceptional hotels, each chosen to reflect the spirit of the region and provide comfort after a day’s driving.

At Emeria Dinard Hôtel Thalasso & Spa, perched above the Bay of Saint Malo, you’ll enjoy elegant rooms with sweeping sea views and refined dining that celebrates Breton flavours. The hotel is renowned for its thalassotherapy and spa facilities, offering seawater pools, saunas, and a wide range of treatments — the perfect way to relax after exploring the Emerald Coast and Mont Saint Michel.

Further south, the Domaine de Locguenole offers a tranquil retreat on the banks of the Blavet estuary. This Relais & Châteaux estate combines a 19th century château, an 18th century manor, and converted stables, each with distinctive rooms full of character. Michelin-starred dining and a serene spa ensure your stay is as indulgent as it is restorative, while the estate’s parkland and riverside setting provide a peaceful backdrop to your touring days.

Together, these hotels balance seaside glamour with countryside elegance, ensuring your journey through Brittany is as memorable for its hospitality as for its landscapes and heritage.

What's included

- A carefully created and well-researched scenic tour of Brittany
- One night on board the Brittany Ferry from Portsmouth to St Malo
- Four nights excellent hotel and chateau accommodation
- Breakfast each morning at hotels (not ferry)
- Three-course dinners on three evenings, with wine
- All local taxes and parking fees
- Tour Pack & Route Book – includes a brief history of the region, route maps and easy-to-follow directions, and a detailed account of everything there is to do, see and visit each day. Also included is a pen/highlighter for route marking
- Brittany road map
- Rally plate & ties
- GPX files for your own device/smartphone, if required
- Experienced & friendly Tour Directors to ensure the tour goes smoothly
- Tour mechanic & support: in case of any ‘failures to proceed’
Price:
- £1,999 per person, sharing a room/cabin and car
- £1,699 per person, sharing a room – excluding the ferry crossings
There are some upgrades available at the second hotel
- Deluxe Room x 7: additional £100 for two nights
- Junior Suite x 1: additional £170 for two nights
- Suite x 1: additional £260 for two nights

Requirements

All passports must be valid for six months after the end of the tour. You will also need your vehicle registration documents, driving licence (a photo-card licence or international permit is best), and an international insurance cover.
Please check with your travel and motor insurers that you are covered for travel in the required countries.
You are also required to carry a warning triangle, first-aid kit, two fluorescent jackets, set of replacement bulbs and a national identification sticker in your vehicle.
Each person must have a passport (and any necessary visas for non-EU passport holders) valid for France.

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