Hiking Brittany

Famous for its sea-carved pink granite blocks, the village of Ploumanac'h is ready for hiking. A 9 km tour from the Clarity chapel runs along the port of Ploumanac'h before conquering to the beach of Saint-Guirec. Here you can take a stopover to admire the oratory and chapel of the same name as well as the castle of Costaérés. The circuit then borrows the Customs (or GR 34) Trail along the Atlantic coast. It will lead you to the purpose of this journey: the famous rocks of Ploumanac'h. These rosé blocks with improbable shapes unfold over hundreds of metres, let you talk your imagination to find the turtle, the renversée bottle, or the flag with the death head! Finally, the trail leaves the sea again to reach the starting point.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 9 km.

Difficulty: .

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.

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.

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.

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.

A true exhibition space dedicated to contemporary art in all its forms, the Atelier d'Estienne is located in a superb 17th century building. This is a place that gives pride of place to creation, encounters and sharing. The program of the various exhibitions of the Atelier d'Estienne is enriched throughout the year with concerts, conferences, readings and other occasional events - called satellite programming - related to contemporary creation and culture. All the information on their website.