Brittany Travel Guide: Saint-Malo & the Emerald Coast
Brittany isn't one trip, it's several. How the 1h25 TGV from Paris actually works, which town to base in, and how to reach Carnac's 3,000 stones car-free.
Brittany
Granite coastlines, walled ports and Celtic heritage on the Atlantic.
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Travel guides for Brittany
Saint-Malo or Dinan: Which Is the Best Brittany Base?
Saint-Malo vs Dinan for a Brittany trip: walkability, Emerald Coast access, Mont-Saint-Michel just 1 hour away, price, and a direct verdict on which to book.
Getting to Brittany from Paris: Train, Car, or Fly
The TGV to Rennes takes 1h25 and beats flying on almost every Brittany route. Here's the honest breakdown of train, car, and flight costs and times.
Mont Saint-Michel Day Trip: From Paris or From Normandy?
Mont-Saint-Michel is a base question, not a Normandy-vs-Brittany one: 8-10 hours round-trip from Paris versus under an hour from Saint-Malo, plus the tides.
GR34 Brittany Coast Path: The Sentier des Douaniers Guide
The GR34 runs about 2,000km around Brittany's coast. Why almost nobody walks all of it, and how to pick a rewarding day from a Saint-Malo or Dinan base.
Kitesurfing and Windsurfing in France: Spots and Seasons
Leucate's Tramontane wind blows over 300 days a year, making it France's top kite and windsurf hub. Spot list, season, and lesson basics for beginners.
Sailing in Brittany or the Riviera? How to Choose
Riviera marinas mean warm water and easy sailing, but Brittany's tides swing over 13 meters and its charter costs run far lower. Here's the trade-off.
Route du Rhum 2026: A Guide to Watching the Start
How to watch the Route du Rhum start from Saint-Malo: 2026 village and race dates, the best free viewing spots, getting there, and what the race actually is.
Surfing in Brittany: Best Spots on the Coast Path
Home to roughly 300,000 surfers, Brittany is France's second surf region: Pointe de la Torche, Beg Rohu, and Morbihan's reefs, alongside the GR34 coast path.
Brittany Food Guide: Crepes, Cidre, and Fresh Oysters
Brittany runs on buckwheat galettes, wheat crepes, and Cancale oysters. Here's the difference that matters, and where the region's cider fits in.