Guided tours Brittany

If you dream of visiting Aber Wrac'h and Abbé Benoît by sea and discovering their many small islands, do not hesitate to call on the services of the Vedettes des Abers maritime company, which will offer you many excursions, guided tours, meal cruises, fishing trips,...

We recommend a visit to the Virgin Island and its lighthouse (ticket to be purchased on site), especially during high tides, where you can walk to and from the island by shuttle.

It should be noted that the price of the ticket is a little high, but the location being exceptional, the expense will quickly be amortized into unforgettable memories.

At the departure of the Tourist Office, this 8.3 km loop invites you to discover the Country of Guingamp. The trail begins by presenting the city's heritage and history by bringing you to the Ursulines cloister and chapel before joining the major Guingamp buildings: the castle of Pierre II and the abbey of Sainte Croix. The path goes away to reach the Trieux River Trail for a natural moment. You will then take the height to admire the city as a whole, before returning to the center. If the length of the path scans you, the circuit can be shortened into a 5.4 km loop (Circuit of the Plumber). The Abbey for the Basilica of Notre-Dame and the Center Square will then be required.

Tariff: free.

Duration: 2 h.

Difficulty: easy.

In the company of a tour guide, you will discover the rich heritage of Vannet, the half-timbered houses, the ramparts, not to mention the cathedral, the 17th century private mansions and the 19th century facilities. Several themes and formats exist and, among them: Bite Vannes and its excursions on the lunch break, The Forbidden of the fortifications or Heritage and literature: Vannes seen by writers. During the summer, your children will have the opportunity to visit the city, following a route adapted to their age.

Departing from Paimpol station, this old-fashioned looking train, pulled by a period steam locomotive, takes a bucolic railway track along the superb Trieux estuary. Along the way, you will discover elegant manor houses, pretty bridges and the beautiful forest of Penhoat-Lancerf. The stop at the Maison de l'Estuaire is enlivened by a show (magic, theatre, music, tales...). The train stops in Pontrieux, where a guided tour is offered. If you take the one-way ticket, you can return by boat, on board the Passeur du Trieux.

Located at Port de Dinan - Lanvallay, Maison de la Rance offers a discovery of the Vallée de la Rance on a new day. From 2010, the museum got a facelift. Interactive models, sound effects, smell boxes, simulation of tides: a permanent exhibition to be discovered while enjoying the natural and cultural heritage of a “maritime river”. This natural house also offers nature excursions accompanied by an entertainer, who on foot, on a bike or by boat will take you to listen to birds and observe the natural environments surrounding you.

This little train all dressed in white is called theOriental Express . It offers a fun, guided ride (40 minutes) perfect for the whole family. Let yourself be surprised by the high roofs, the paved courtyards, the castle and some stories of the city. The visit starts at the foot of the castle and continues through the garden that the illustrious Balzac, Chateaubriand or Hugo appreciated in their time before ending in the lower town and its half-timbered houses.

Guingamp is home to Salaün Holidays, a travel agency offering a wide range of tours, stays, cruises and coach trips. For the festive season, the agency offers trips to the most beautiful Christmas markets in Alsace, Belgium, Austria, Italy, Germany and even Norway. For Christmas and New Year's Eve, you can choose to celebrate in France in regions such as Provence, Auvergne or the Côte d'Azur, or in iconic cities such as Lisbon, Dubai, Rome, Istanbul or Petra. In 2024, cities all over the world will be taking part in festivities, including the Fête des Lumières in Lyon, the Corso Fleuri in the Netherlands, the carnivals of Nice, Venice and Madeira, as well as the Navrouz Festival and Thanksgiving. For those who prefer the sun, trips to destinations such as Petra, Istanbul and Dubai are also available. The agency also offers a round-trip transfer service from your home to the departure airport or coach for your trip.

For a visit of the city in about 40 minutes, the Celtic Train makes the visitor travel through the history of Concarneau. Guided tour on the history of the fishermen, the canning facilities or the painters... Throughout the cliff, Gauguin and Flaubert tell their Concarneau... By preserving his Concarneau ticket, the traveller will enjoy a small but similar train on Bénodet or Quimper, in order to discover these two other big cities of Finistère. A different way of seeing the city.

Mika is at the head of this establishment. It offers you to discover the Maritime maritime facade: at its side, you will be able to attend the sale of fish at the auction station, to walk over the fishing port and the shipyards, and crapahuter on the ramparts in the sound of historical anecdotes. Officially authorized by the port authorities, he can mount on the boats and allow you to be «directly with the workers of the seas». Note: Mika will introduce you to its artisan partners (brasserie, canning), which may offer you a tasting of their products!

Borrowed by customs officers in the nineteenth century to watch French coasts, the Customs Trail now offers 2,000 kilometers to hikers. It will take days off to make this GR in its entirety! Pending accumulation, you can start with an easy section: the Paimpol Trail in Plouha. This 13-kilometer walk brings you to the majestic cliffs of Plouézec. Overlooking the Ocean, this wild coast is suitable for picnics in love with sunrise or sunset. The circuit has other points of interest, such as the mill of Craca and the Beauport Sea Abbey, which have crossed the times with their shine.

Tariff: free.

Duration: 2 h.

Difficulty: easy.

Classified as a Historic Monument, the castle, built from the 11th century, has changed a lot over the course of history. The Romanesque chapel, the oldest part of the castle, is now a magnificent exhibition space for contemporary art, Les 3 CHA. The main dwelling, built in the 14th century, is partly home to the Châteaugiron town hall. The guided tour offers an immersion in the fascinating history of the castle by admiring the different towers (1 h 30 of visit). This discovery of the fortress can also be done at night.

Navigating the Notre-Dame-de-Rumengol, it's a little dive in the history of commercial navigation to sail. Indeed, this mythical sailboat for the Bretons was restored to the Maritime Holidays of Brest in 1996. It was during these holidays that he was handed over to the water in Brest harbour, in front of an impressive crowd. The culmination of a long renovation site, and a new life for this sailboat to the rich past. Classified as a historic monument, this gabare was established in 1945 at Keraudren town Hall. First used for the transport of wine, Notre-Dame-de-Rumengol subsequently liaises between Brittany and England for the carriage of sand. His career ended in 1980, for a while. It was thanks to the passion and motivation of the An Test association that the sailboat was able to resume the sea, and can still make the Brest Harbour, Alder and Islands of the Mer d'Iroise discover. The association also offers an introduction to astronomical navigation for those who doubt the reliability of their GPS.

There is nothing like a guided tour of the historic heart of a city to fully grasp the spirit of the streets and buildings that surround us. As a city of art and history, Rennes allows us to discover through this way some parts of its past. From the Jacobins Convent to the Palace of the Parliament of Brittany, it is a journey through time that is proposed to you. From the beautiful mansions of the Place des Lices to the City Hall, passing in front of the defenses of the Portes Mordelaises and in the Saint-Pierre cathedral. The eras are crossed until you gradually return to the year 2022, right on time to go to lunch, the opportunity to stroll once again in the streets with this time a wise eye.

A huge program for the summer of 2018! The three guides - Aurélien, Marion and Jérôme - are waiting for you to discover the natural heritage of the two capes. A multitude of nature outings with different themes are proposed. Manufacture of wooden games using materials harvested from nature, discovery of life at low tide, seaweed, stroll in the Bay of Fresnaye, introduction to geology, trip to the heart of an underwater volcano, discovery of an active coastal quarry... The union also offers sea kayaking trips (along Cap d'Erquy, in front of Fort La Late or near Islet du Verdelet) and the intervention of specialists in sea rescue or on Cape Frehel during the Second World War. A whole program!

Lannilis is home to Salaün Holidays, a travel agency offering a wide range of tours, stays, cruises and coach trips. Whether you want to visit Christmas markets in Europe, celebrate New Year's Eve in France or abroad, or attend colorful carnivals, Salaün Holidays offers a variety of trips to make your end-of-year vacations unforgettable. What's more, the agency offers a non-private transfer service to get you to your departure airport or to the coach for your trip.

Sea outings on an old grément, sailing cruises or sea fishing, offer an exit in the ocean. To the island of Groix and the islands of South Brittany, for a walk or a weekend, unless you prefer to introduce yourself to sailing, it is according to your wishes, but exit at sea will definitely be successful, being accompanied by seasoned, competent and passionate professionals.

In the summer, a boat trip around the island of Ushant is a pleasure to see and a strong sensation to live. Making souvenirs between friends or family, on board a canoe, François Morin, is simply magic. Starting for a walk at sea, wait to discover a thousand and a wonders, and keep the eye attentive and open to see marine animals, lighthouses (like the mythical lighthouse of Kéréon)… A wonderful exit!

To promote its bicycle rental network, Rou 'libre, the City of Saint-Brieuc has set up a city discovery circuit. Accessible by bike or foot, this 7-kilometer orange circuit begins on the Champ-de-Mars square. You will follow the road to the Notre-Dame-d 'Espérance basilica before plunging into the heart of the historic center of the city. Drop the pedals the time to observe the wooden houses, classified at Historic Monuments. The cathedral of Saint-Étienne and the City Hall will then come, before leaving the bourgeois villas of Lamartine Boulevard. The circuit takes a detour to Aubé and Rohannec 'h villa, before returning to the starting point through the Parkway Park and its outdoor sculptures.

Tariff: free.

Duration: 1 h.

Difficulty: easy.

When nature and technology combine, ideas multiply and public attention is captured! This is the tip of the Saint-Brieuc Bay application, which offers you to visualize the ideas from your phone. On the menu: five ideas for urban walks from 1:00 a. m. to 2:30 a. m., seven walks to push a little further, and five bike walks. The route map is detailed on a plan and points of interest. And even more smart: The application suggests three hiking routes for strollers and persons with reduced mobility.

Tariff: free.

Duration: to the choice.

Difficulty: easy.

Le Conquet is a charming coastal town in Finistère, Brittany. The company also offers trips to the Isle of Sein from Audierne. Please note that bicycles are not accepted on board ferries to Ouessant, but it is possible to rent one on the island. Whether you'd like to spend a day on a neighboring island or set off to discover destinations further afield, Finist'Mer is here to help you organize your trip.