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Brittany / France

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The Sentier des Douaniers path among the pink granite boulders of the Côte de Granit Rose, with the Ploumanac'h lighthouse — ".00 0975 Côte de granit rose - Frankreich" by W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Author W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0 File source

When to visit 1

When should I visit Brittany, France, for the best experience?Mid-September — the equinox brings Brittany's biggest tides of the year to Saint-Malo, the sea is at its warmest, and the August crowds have gone home to leave the GR34…

Things to do 1

What are the most worthwhile things to do in Brittany on a first visit?Walk Saint-Malo's ramparts at a changing tide, stand among Carnac's 3,000 stones, follow the pink granite at Ploumanac'h, and sail the Gulf of Morbihan — four journeys…

Food and drink 1

Where should I eat in Brittany, and which local food or drink is worth trying?Eat oysters standing at Cancale's shore market, learn the crêpe-galette distinction at a serious crêperie like Breizh Café, and drink farmhouse cider from a bowl —…

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