At the westernmost tip of France you will find Brittany, one of France's most popular tourist regions. Surprising Brittany is rich in attractions. Here you can spend a day soaking up culture in one of the historic cities or relaxing on the beach. On the coast, you will find beautiful, rocky coastlines and picturesque villages. Lovers of the beach and active or cultural excursions will be in their element in Brittany! You can stay in this region in one of our Villatents at camping Domaine du Logis or camping Château de Galinée. In this blog, we would like to give you the Top 5 trips in Brittany that are definitely worthwhile.
Just off the coast of Normandy you will find one of France's most famous structures and sights: Mont Saint-Michel. A fairytale peninsula with a huge abbey you can see from afar. Wherever you look, the bay of Mont Saint-Michel looks wondrous. Sand, sea and sky share the horizon. With just under four million visitors a year, it is a real tourist attraction.
You used to be able to reach the island only on foot when it was low tide, but a large pedestrian bridge has now been built to welcome tourists to the peninsula. This exceptional location is included in the Unesco World Heritage List, so it is definitely worth a visit!
Have you ever heard of the legend of King Arthur and the sword in the stone? The origin of this legend lies in the beautiful forest of Brocéliande. A fairytale forest, you could also call this beautiful forest in Brittany. The Forêt de Paimpont, or Brocéliande, with an area of 9,000 hectares, is a special place for beautiful walks. The villages and towns surrounding the forest make good use of famous legends such as Merlin the Magician, knight Lancelot and fairy Vivianne. Especially in spring and autumn, the forest exudes a fairytale atmosphere. The forest is also home to the Tombeau de Merlin, part of what was once a dolmen, and the Fontaine de Bareton, a water spring that features in the legends surrounding Merlin and Arthur.
If you go on holiday to northern Brittany with children, a visit to Alligator Bay in Beauvoir, a stone's throw from Mont Saint-Michel, is highly recommended! This animal park with more than 800 reptiles is an experience for young and old! Here you will find Europe's largest group of crocodiles and alligators together in one indoor hall, where they have recreated their natural habitat as closely as possible. Outside, you will find more than 400 turtles, some of which are free to pet. The park also has terraria full of iguanas, chameleons, lizards, snakes and verrines that you can view at eye level. Want a unique day out? Then Alligator Bay is definitely worth a visit. Check out some photos of Alligator Bay below.
In fourth place in this top five outings in Brittany, you'll find Carnac. With over 2,000 hours of sunshine a year, Carnac is located on Brittany's sunniest coast! In Carnac, you can see the famous menhirs (the name in French for: a large stone) used by prehistoric peoples to make formations. This is one of the most remarkable concentrations of upright stones in the world. As many as 3,000 menhirs stand here among the moors in lines about 1 kilometre long. It is recommended to admire these megaliths in the morning or evening sun. Made famous by the comic strips of Asterix and Obelix, the menhirs nonetheless date back 5,000 to 3,000 years BC, long before the Gauls.
Another attraction is the town centre, where everyone meets on market days. Carnac is chic on the inside and outside. With its villas, pine trees and five large beaches, Carnac is a very popular resort. The 2-kilometre Grande Plage confirms Carnac's class. You can't help but indulge in the lifestyle here!
When people think of Brittany, they often do not immediately think of a beach holiday, but Brittany's beaches, with their fine sand, are among the most beautiful in Europe! The beaches are certainly not inferior to those on the Côte d'Azur, Normandy and Languedoc. Along the coast of Brittany are pink granite cliffs which, together with the sandy beaches and buildings, form a beautiful interplay. The action of the wind and sea water have caused the rocks to take bizarre shapes at times. If you stay in Brittany, the coast is never far away.
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