Inspiration for your own tailor-made trip
Trébeurden - Saint-Malo
100% customisable for you
Your five-day escape to northern France’s beautiful coastline starts today. Head to the airport and whizz through security before enjoying some nibbles and refreshments in the airport lounge as you await departure. Flight time to Rennes is an hour and a half, just enough time to get stuck into your holiday read. On arrival, collect your hire car and drive to your first destination in Brittany: the charming seaside town of Trébeurden, just over two hours away. Settle in for two nights in a beautifully decorated beachside guesthouse and spend the rest of today soaking in your new French surroundings before tucking into a delicious meal this evening.
Nicknamed the ‘Pink Granite Coast’ in homage to its beautifully coloured rocks, the stretch of coastline from Trebeurden to Perros-Guirec offers no shortage of scenic delights. The pink colour of the rocks is due to the presence of iron, which oxidises when it comes into contact with oxygen. Today, you’ll be boarding a traditional sailboat with a private skipper to admire this jagged coastline and its many hidden coves from the ocean, learning some classic manoeuvres along the way. Depending on the tides, we can also arrange for you to head out with a local guide to learn the art of shore fishing for crustaceans and shellfish.
After a tasty breakfast this morning, made with fresh local produce, hop back into your hire car and drive two hours along the north coast of the peninsula to the beautiful port city of Saint-Malo. Check in for two nights in a spacious guesthouse near the beach then spend the rest of today settling into your new home: take a stroll down to your local beach, head out to a nearby deli for an aperitif or simply kick back and relax in the hotel.
Fuel up on breakfast at the hotel this morning as today you’ll be discovering the sights of Saint-Malo on foot in the company a knowledgeable local guide. Once a legendary maritime city that fought away enemy ships in times of war, Saint-Malo is now a charming port city adored for its regattas and other nautical races. High ramparts surround the beautiful cobbled streets of the old town, which are lined with the homes of shipowners and workshops of local craftsmen. When you’re ready to give your feet a rest, stroll over to Chateaubriand Square to enjoy a refreshing drink and some nibbles in one of the many elegant terraced eateries. This afternoon is yours to play with. You can head back to the hotel for some down time before dinner this evening or we can arrange for you to sample some ultra-fresh oysters washed down with a crisp glass of white wine in the bay of Mont Saint-Michel. For dinner tonight you have a table reserved at a charming restaurant on one of the oldest streets of the city. The kitchen here is run by a talented chef who keeps things interesting by changing the restaurant’s short menu every three weeks. In addition to the mouthwatering gourmet dishes, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the design is effortlessly elegant – the perfect way to finish your whistle-stop tour of Brittany.
Sadly, the time has come to bid Brittany a fond au revoir and embark on the journey home. Drive one hour back to the airport in Rennes to catch a quick one-hour flight back to the UK.
Everything in this itinerary is entirely customisable, down to the smallest details. Here are some more suggestions of what could be included
Each of our trips is entirely tailor-made with originality, quality and cultural immersion in mind. Our team of destination specialists will craft itineraries based on your tastes, using their first-hand knowledge and the help of our in-country team of Concierges and guides. All trips are accompanied by a wide range of additional services, including a 24-hour helpline, the Original Travel app, fast-track airport services and much more.
ENQUIRE NOW
Our team of destination experts will get to know you and your unique requirements for your holiday
We work with you to build an ultra-personalised holiday itinerary with your choice of accommodation, experiences and activities
All of our holidays include little extras designed to make a big difference to your trip, from fast-tracking you through airport check-in and security to our network of local Concierges
