Tourism in Brittany: discover Ille-et-Vilaine and Côtes d’Armor

Located in the far west of France, Brittany is the third largest tourist region in France. With 42% of the French coastline and world-famous sites, such as the menhirs of Carnac, the port of Saint Malo or the pink granite coast, this destination will delight young and old alike! If you are planning to spend your vacation in Brittany, here are some ideas of essential sites to visit.

Visit the Côtes-d’Armor, a stay that is both energetic and soothing

You cannot explore Brittany without visiting this department! With its emblematic sites and unique atmospheres, this authentic department offers you a stay that is both energetic and soothing. If you are considering spend a vacation in Côtes-d’Armor, here is a selection of must-see sites:

The Pink Granite Coast

Famous for its colorful rocks, this raw 10km coastline is certainly one of the best-known places in Brittany. She is authentic, welcoming and superb. It extends from the village of Perros Guirec to Trébeurden and offers many activities, including the discovery of Ploumanac’h lighthouse, the picnic at St-Guirec beach and the visit to the large island and its pebble landscapes!

Pink Granite Coast

The bay of Saint-Brieuc

Located between land and sea, punctuated by its three valleys, Douvenant, Gouët and Gouédic, the bay of Saint-Brieuc offers many activities to do during the holidays, such as fishing on foot during high tides, visiting the Tional stud farm in Lamballe or the lazy beaches from Binic and Pléneuf-Val-André.

Cap Fréhel – Cap d’Erquy

You can’t help but be dazzled by this grandiose site formed by Cape Fréhel and Cape d’Erquy. In addition to appreciating the unique landscapes of this breathtaking place, many activities also await you there, such as scallop fishing at the port of Erquy, visiting Fort La Latte or climbing the Natura 2000 site.

Ille-et-Vilaine, a destination between land and sea

Located in the east of the Brittany region, Ille-et-Vilaine is one of its four departments. Either it’s about historical monuments witnesses of a very distant era, of its magical forest or its exceptional coasts, this destination is filled with jewels to discover. Given its name, evocative of the color of its water, the Emerald Coast has nothing to envy of its neighbor Morbihan! This coast is decorated with most beautiful beaches in Ille-et-Vilaine and is home to unique landscapes, from the Pointe du Décollé via Saint-Malo, Dinard and up to Cancale.

Another must-see site in Ille-et-Vilaine is the legendary Brocéliande forest which stands out for its landscapes of purple moors, its valleys and its bocages. How can you not melt in front of the visual spectacle offered by this unique forest, scene of the legend of King Arthur?

Let’s end the visit to Ille-et-Vilaine with its rich historical heritage where fortresses, castles and abbeys coexist so harmoniously. Perched at the top of their natural promontory, the fortresses of Fougères, Combourg and Vitré have seen numerous medieval battles take place in their courtyards. Alongside them, the castles of Montmuran, with its Lévis Bridge, and Rocher-Portail in Maen-Roch with its “Downtown Abbey” atmosphere invite you on a real journey through time.