Tracker Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 We are on our way next week for a short (two week) break in North West France - from St Malo round the coast via Brest to Nantes - more or less - and inland as and when the mood takes us - and I wonder if anyone has any favourite places, perhaps undiscovered as part of the tourist trail, they would like to share with us - just between ourselves of course? We particularly like rugged coast, beaches, cliffs, rivers, estuaries, old villages and quaint small towns and don't mind the occasional museum, church, cathedral and chateau and with so many Aires to choose from we will not be using any campsites at all! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheer lunar-see Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Hi Tracker, try Pointe de Millier, near to Douarnenez, if you walk down the restricted road, you can get access to a small beach and visit an old working mill in the woods, you can overnight in the carpark, but no facilities. A bit further west, is Pors peron, a small cove and beach just past the campsite, with good cliff walks either way, I will have a think about others and post again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJay Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 sheer lunar-see - 2014-06-04 8:57 PM Hi Tracker, try Pointe de Millier, near to Douarnenez, if you walk down the restricted road, you can get access to a small beach and visit an old working mill in the woods, you can overnight in the carpark, but no facilities. A bit further west, is Pors peron, a small cove and beach just past the campsite, with good cliff walks either way, I will have a think about others and post again. Can voucher for that, also Cameret, Morlaix, lots of places around the coast, we used to sail all around that area, really nice little coves. Don't know about parking but being France should be some where to park, often around marina's. We sailing back from Cherboroug Tues, probably stay on the marina before hand. PJay PS bring rain coats, just back in France and first rain in 2 months, and quiet chilly, after Spain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Well at the end of your journey there's Piriac-sur-mer and Guerande which I recall as nice areas, but it was 30 years ago when last there 8-) I also recall La Baule as being vastly over rated as being one of the so called best beaches in europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candapack Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Tracker - 2014-06-04 7:16 PM We are on our way next week for a short (two week) break in North West France - from St Malo round the coast via Brest to Nantes - more or less - and inland as and when the mood takes us - and I wonder if anyone has any favourite places, perhaps undiscovered as part of the tourist trail, they would like to share with us - just between ourselves of course? We particularly like rugged coast, beaches, cliffs, rivers, estuaries, old villages and small towns and don't mind the occasional Midge. With wild camping permitted we will not be using any campsites at all! Thanks. With a wish list like that, just come up here. But don't tell anyone. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 candapack - 2014-06-04 10:05 PM don't mind the occasional Midge. . With a wish list like that, just come up here. But don't tell anyone. ;-) Thanks Chris - the occasional midge is one thing but Scottish midges just do not do occasional when they can get away with hordes! Thanks guys for the tips - all except Candapack that is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Collings Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 You will find wonderfull views anywhere along that coast. Some of the aires are begining to charge but move inland and many are still free. The parishes south of Morlaix became very competitive over what they call their closes around the churches. By the 15th century the Bishop banned them on the grounds of expense. There are circular tours signed up. see the pics of Pleyben. The interior is rather special. North of Breast there is one site we have used a couple of times but the name escapes me but its next to a natural harbour overlooked by a headland with several neolithic long barrows. One is being eroded by the sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebishbus Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Dinan is well worth a visit, lovely old walled town, inland from St Malo, use the municipal site and walk into town. Brian B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Collings Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Some more pics of Pleyben church. I am in no way religious but know fine craftsmanship when I see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Mitch Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Dinard, next door to St Malo is interesting, Dinan is certainly an attractive town, and to the south of your intended trip Auray is a very attractive town, with a small tidal harbour and some lovely restaurants. Do not get caught up just in the top of the town, make sure you head towards the riverside. How about Benodet? Perhaps a little touristy in high season, but it sits on an attractive estuary with nice beaches. I hope you enjoy your trip. It's an area we love, particularly for golfing holidays! Mad Mitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted June 6, 2014 Author Share Posted June 6, 2014 My thanks to all for the tips - all duly noted as worth seeing - especially that church at Pleyben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly58 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Nice site at Rothenheuf near Cancale lovelly sandy bay bus stop outside the gate to St Malo site fee about 6 € pn we are now just outside Chamonix and its bloody hot today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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