The city of Saint-Malo is located on the so-called Emerald Coast and was long feared in former times, as Saint-Malo was once home to notorious corsairs, i.e. privateers. Today, there is no longer any cause for concern and the city is a great destination for a day trip. The old town within the historic ramparts forms the centrepiece of the city. It is surrounded by the sea on three sides, which gives it a great ambience. You can also take a walk on the massive wall of the fortress and enjoy the panoramic view of the old town, sea and harbour. Why not spend the night in an elegant boutique hotel on the seafront promenade of Saint-Malo?
Visit the oldest seaside resort in Brittany - Dinard - on a tour of Brittany. Also located on the Emerald Coast, very close to Saint-Malo, the town enchants visitors with its time-honoured Art Nouveau villas and fantastic location at the mouth of the Rance. As the seaside resort of Dinard was founded by an English aristocrat in the 19th century, you can still find a little bit of English flair here today and less typical Breton flavour. Dinard is often referred to as the ‘Nice of the North’. We have selected beautiful boutique hotels in Dinard.
There are numerous lighthouses along the coast of Brittany, which are not only a beautiful sight, but also a reminder of the region's history. The coast is also particularly good for sailing. There are numerous sheltered (natural) harbours here and the offshore islands invite you to make a detour. Fishing and diving are also very popular in Brittany.
Concarneau, the ‘blue city’ and home town of Inspector Dupin, is another beautiful destination on our list. Jean-Luc Bannalec's crime novels are therefore suitable reading material during a stay in Concarneau. You should also visit the market hall in Concarneau, where you can find various culinary delights.
Guérande is the centre of salt production in Brittany, which is why you will find extensive salt pans here. Take a guided tour to learn more about the importance and production of fleur de sel in the region. Afterwards, you can stroll through the historic old town of Guérande and buy some lovely souvenirs, such as the regional salt caramel sweets. If you want to explore the surrounding area and the beautiful town of Guérande, to stay in a charming bed & breakfast is the perfect place!
Between bays and pine forests, you will find another jewel of Brittany - Sainte-Marine. Located in the south of Brittany, the town at the mouth of the Odet offers everything you need to relax in a peaceful setting. The pretty Breton harbour of Sainte-Marine invites you to slow down. In keeping with this, we found manor houses on the River Odet that blend in perfectly with the unique landscape.
The coastal town of Douarnenez on the west coast of Brittany has four harbours to offer. Enjoy the lively alleyways with their small workshops and fishermen's houses and the beautiful bay in which Douarnenez lies. The town owes its wealth to fishing in the 19th century, when Douarnenez developed into the sardine stronghold of the region. The town's oldest harbour, Port-Rhu, is also adjacent to the museum harbour, which provides a great insight into the authentic boats and sailing ships that can be seen and visited here. Find artfully decorated boutique hotels in Douarnenez here.