St Malo

This lovely walled city, one of Brittany Ferries’ arrival ports, has a magnificent rampart walk with fine views. It is a shopping paradise with a huge variety of boutiques, and cafes and restaurants abound. Follow signs to the city’s magnificent Aquarium on the outskirts.

Dinard

Elegant seaside resort with ‘belle epoque’ villas and casino made popular in the nineteenth century by wealthy English and Americans. Enjoy glorious beaches, pretty coastal walks, sub-tropical vegetation and visit nearby ‘Rance Barrage’ dam.

Dinan

Arrive by boat for spectacular views of the castle and fortifications of one of France’s most attractive walled towns overlooking the River Rance. Leave the restaurants of the old port by a steep cobbled street to find a perfect medieval town, great craft shops and cafes.  

Rennes

The capital of Brittany since 1561, this city of art and history also holds a wide variety of renowned music and cinematic festivals. Visit Brittany’s parliament building and Basilica Saint-Sauveur.

Vitre

An historic heritage town with medieval streets, half-timbered houses, castle, museums and gardens.

Fougeres

With over 1,000 years of history, the town boasts the largest medieval castle in Europe.

Rostrenen

Located in the Pays Fisel, this is one of Brittany’s prettiest towns complete with an imposing sixteenth century chateau. Its central location makes it ideal for exploring Brittany, including the coasts and the Nantes-Brest Canal. It has a good selection of restaurants, a thriving Tuesday market, lakes for fishing and watersports, and holds a traditional ‘Pardon’ in mid August dating back to the fourteenth century.