The holidays are just around the corner and I think you want to escape as much as I do. Brittany is a perfect destination to escape and forget the hectic pace of big cities and escape pollution. You will have the opportunity to discover a region rich in culture, grandiose landscapes and gastronomy whose reputation has transcended borders. To fully enjoy your stay, go on vacation this summer to Brittany with your family.
Camping in Brittany in summer, family fun
Brittany is a region located on the west coast of France. Surrounded by the sea and the ocean, it is characterized by its 1,100 km of coastline stretching from Pornic to Cancale. Contrary to popular belief, the climate is not necessarily rainy, except perhaps in the Arrée mountains.
Along the Armor coast, numerous villages, seaside resorts as well as natural sites offer beautiful vacation spots. To discover Brittany with your family this summer, the price of a campsite at Forêt-Fouesnant will be attractive and will make you want to go on vacation to Finistère. Camping is the best way to stay in this magnificent region. Today, the campsite offers better comfort and is equipped with most of the amenities that you find in a star hotel.
La Forêt-Fouesnant and the markets, authentic meeting places in Brittany
For the holidays, it’s time to take the whole family to Forêt-Fouesnant. The places do not lack charm. Although very touristy, this fishing port has retained all its authenticity. To see this, take a trip to the markets held in Fouesnant and its surrounding areas. Some only take place during the summer period, and are semi-nocturnal like in Saint-Évarzec, a different way to soak up the atmosphere there, to interact with the local population and to get a taste of local Breton products.
A holiday full of surprises at Pointe de Pernmarc’h
Brittany is a region that is definitely worth the detour. From your campsite, you can go to the tip of Pernmarc’h for a day’s walk. This site allows you to share unforgettable moments with your family by going to the port and visit the Eckmühl lighthouse, the most luxurious in France with its high marble ceiling and paneled walls. The view you will have after climbing the 290 steps that lead to the summit is breathtaking all the way to the bay of Audierne.
Plan your stay between July and August to be able to visit it. Not far from there, the old port, for its part, opens its doors for a exhibition on lighthouses and beacons which are sure to please young and old alike.
A summer stroll in Concarneau, an unmissable city of Art and History
Among the things to do in Brittany, a visit to Concarneau is a must, which is one of the largest ports in France, and is classified as a City of Art and History. Impossible to ignore the auction market. The fish auction remains an event to experience. However, you will have to get up early, because the auction starts at 6 a.m.! After the market, go visit the Ville Close, the old town built in the 15th century. Wind through the small cobbled streets, go around the citadel and admire the landscape before you. You will then enjoy visiting the Blue City.
Relaxation awaits you in summer on the beaches of Finistère
Brittany also has many beaches. Baleine beach, also called Trévignon beach, is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in Finistère. Kite surfing enthusiasts meet there in windy weather. For children, the joy is to explore the surrounding rocks to go fishing on foot.
In the commune of Fouesnant-les-Glénan, Kermyl beach is theideal place to relax, well protected from the wind. You can combine hiking on the trails that run along the coastline with a well-deserved moment of relaxation on the small beach of Nevez, nicknamed “Tahiti”. Before reaching there, you will cross the dunes covered with maritime pines.
The most beautiful family hiking trails in southern Finistère
Brittany is a perfect region for hiking enthusiasts. Most circuits are accessible to all. To undertake these walks, you do not need to be over-equipped. You need good walking shoes, a light sweater in case the wind picks up or even a raincoat to face the vagaries of the weather. Don’t forget to protect yourself from the sun with a hat, UV protection glasses and sunscreen with a high anti-UV factor.
Among the most beautiful hikes to do, you have the one which goes from Chemin des Polders to Sainte-Marine, a walk between land and sea which shows you Breton authenticity, through its meadows. You can also enjoy the most beautiful Celtic landscapes of the region, with its dolmens and menhirs, such as in Carnac. These are just examples, because Brittany has a countless number of marked hiking trails, each as beautiful as the next.
The rich and tasty gastronomy of Brittany
Take advantage of your family stay in Brittany to enjoy the culinary specialties of the region. Taste the famous kouign-amann, this fermented bread dough covered with butter and sugar, the Breton galette containing a salty or sweet filling depending on taste. Don’t hesitate to taste the real Breton far with eggs, flour, salted butter with a touch of rum. It’s also impossible to miss the Guéméné andouille smoked over a beech fire. During your walks, you will come across numerous restaurants, bistros and even taverns full of charm which offer very rich gastronomy.
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