Description
With glorious beaches and tiny coves, quaint little towns and mighty castles, this area has long been a destination of choice. This delightful fishing port offers relaxation, riverside walks and views galore.
Itinerary
Day 1 Departure
A morning departure to Dover and our ferry crossing to Calais. We then continue through France to our overnight hotel in Honfleur.
Day 2 Travel to Fouesnant Morning optional walking tour of Honfleur
This morning we spend some free time in the town or you may like to join an optional walking tour of the Old Town. This afternoon we travel the short distance to Dinan with free time, before continuing to our chosen hotel.
Days 3-5 At leisure
At leisure with time for relaxing and unwinding with two included and one optional excursion.
Included Excursion
Full Day Concarneau and Pont Aven A full day included excursion firstly visiting the fishing ports of Concarneau and Pont Aven. The view of the medieval walled town is one of the most photographed sights in Brittany. We then continue onto Pont Aven, a small town known for its mills, port and the artist Paul Gauguin. Our last visit of the day is to Quimper, the ancient capital of La Cornouaille, Brittany’s most traditional region, and has a distinctive Breton character. Shops and flags celebrating the region’s Celtic heritage can be found throughout the city. The town has a rustic atmosphere with footbridges spanning the rivers that flow through it.
Included Excursion
Full Day CLocronan, Douarnenez and Pointe du Raz A full day included excursion visiting Locronan, Douarnenez, and the Pointe du Raz. We first visit Locronan, one of the most beautiful villages in France, before continuing onto Douarnenez, which lies at the mouth of the Pouldavid Estuary. This afternoon we continue onto the Pointe du Raz, France’s equivalent to England’s Land’s End. You will have time here to explore the area, visit the Heritage Centre and look across to spectacular views.
Optional Excursion
Full Day Vannes A full day optional excursion to Vannes with the opportunity of a Gulf Cruise. Firstly calling at Auray, before continuing onto Vannes. After lunch you can relax on a 2 hour boat cruise around the Gulf of Morbihan to complete your day. The Gulf of Morbihan is a natural harbour on the coast of the département of Morbihan in the south of Brittany.
Day 6 Travel to overnight hotel
Today we begin our homeward journey travelling through the Calvados region to the picturesque medieval settlement of Mont St Michel. After our visit here we travel to our last night stop in the Paris area. Your Tour Manager / Driver may offer an optional farewell Dinner and tour in Paris.
(Please note there may be circumstances when the overnight hotel will not be in Paris, in which case the tour cannot be offered).
Last Day Travel home
We depart for Calais and our ferry crossing to Dover, arriving home during the evening.
Venue Information
Hotel Mona Lisa Cap Coz, Fouesnant
Our hotel is located on the seafront in Fouesnant, a small seaside resort of the South Finistere, between Benodet and Concarneau. The hotel facilities include a restaurant overlooking the sea, bar and lift. All bedrooms are en-suite and have a TV and a telephone.