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Where to eat, stay & play in Brittany, France

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Curated selection of points

Boasting Megalithic monuments, extensive, pink granite coastline and fortified cities.

France’s north-west region of Brittany (or Bretagne to the French) is so diverse in landscape and rich in history that it is well worth a diversion from Paris.

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Saint-Malo
Famous for its medieval ramparts, and its narrow, cobbled streets, Saint-Malo is the perfect place to explore during your French getaway.
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Le Cambusier
Being a coastal town that borders the Atlantic Ocean, Saint-Malo has no shortage of fresh seafood.
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Maison Hector
Head to Maison Hector for a sweet treat.
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La Maison des Armateurs
La Maison des Armateurs is one of few hotels located within Saint-Malo’s fortifications.
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Mont Saint-Michel
An hour’s drive from the centre of Saint-Malo will land you at the foot of one of France’s most historic, and awe-inspiring, monuments.
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Rennes
The capital city of Brittany, Rennes is a cobbled-street city with impressive open squares, period buildings and great boutique shopping.
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La Saint-Georges creperie
Breton crepes are arguably the tastiest in all of France and are best eaten at La Saint-Georges creperie.
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Balthazar Hôtel & Spa Rennes – MGallery by Sofitel
A culmination of modern and vintage design, this five-star hotel is the perfect place to base yourself when in Rennes.
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King Arthur’s Forest
Head 30 kilometres west of Renne to explore King Arthur’s Forest: the mythical woodlands of Brocéliande, today known as Paimpont Forest.
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Dinan
Another small historic town, Dinan boasts the title of the most well-preserved small town in Brittany.
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Chez Odette Bongrain
Situated directly on the river La Rance, in a medieval, clay establishment, Chez Odette Bongrain is a testament to French cuisine.
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Hôtel Arvor Dinan
This hotel, formerly a convent, has a history of its own.
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Dinan Castle
Head to Dinan Castle, and walk the 13th-century ramparts or explore the streets of the old town, soaking in the medieval home.
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Carnac
Renowned for its megalithic stones of the same name, Carnac is another glorious beach town that is a must-see on your trip to Brittany.
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Restaurant La Calypso
La Calypso is one of the best places in Brittany to enjoy the pearl of the ocean, having been in the oyster business since 1880.
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Hôtel Les Salines de Thalazur Carnac
Unlike the other towns in the Brittany region that offer period-centric accommodation, this hotel in Carnac screams modern.
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Carnac Stones
The 6000-year-old monuments known as the megalithic Carnac stones are not to be missed on a trip to Carnac.
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Carnac-Villes Museum of Prehistory
To complement your trip to the megalithic stones, and to learn more about them, head over to the Museum of Prehistory.
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Saint-Cast-le-Guildo
Saint Cast, another coastal town in the north of Brittany, is the perfect place to settle in for a romantic getaway.
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Bar Restaurant Le KNell’s
Being a quiet local town to the west of Saint-Malo, food in Saint-Cast-le-Guildo is authentically French.
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Airbnb It
Make the most of Saint-Cast-le-Guildo’s enviable coastal location by finding an Airbnb property to call your own right on the beach.
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Surrounding beaches & Fort La Latte
Beaches are the main attraction at Saint-Cast-le-Guildo: head to Pen Guen beach or Pointe de la Garde to admire the view.
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