Rugged Coastlines, Dramatic Lighthouses, National Parks and Scenic Vistas
Sitting on a lonely peninsula to the west of Normandy, Brittany is somewhat less travelled by organised road trips.
It’s hard to see why – quiet roads hug rugged coastlines, smattered with forts and landscapes that have been used as countless filming locations. The inland National Parks are fabulous, too.
Our trip will mostly focus on the small ‘Departmental’ roads of France, which are small, well-surfaced and fun to drive.
Join us on a unique tour of this fantastic area.
Brittany – pre tour
Day 1
PRE-TOUR
FIRST JOURNEY
~300 miles, 5-6 hours driving time
The tour starts on the morning of 5th May, when we disembark from our overnight crossing from Portsmouth to St Malo.
We’ll book the ferry crossing with Brittany Ferries for you, and help you choose the cabin that best suits your needs. All you need to do is turn up at the terminal in Portsmouth on the evening of the 4th!
Why not make a day of it and visit the wonderful historic docks of Portsmouth while you’re there?
Day 1
DAY 1
THE NORTH COAST
~100 miles, 3-4 hours driving time
~300 miles, 5-6 hours driving time
We should be released from border control at the ferry port by 9:30am.
Once we’ve assembled at our prearranged meeting place, we’ll head west along the north coast of Brittany, visiting landmarks including Cap Frehel and the beach of Plougrescant.
Our hotel for the night is in a small town with fantastic sea views, a beach and a spa.
Brittany – day 2 & 3
Day 1
DAY 2
WEST COAST & NATIONAL PARK
~300 miles, 5-6 hours driving time
~184 miles, 4-5 hours driving time
Today we’ll be heading around the far west of the peninsula of Brittany. We’ll visit the most westerly point in France, a 19th century fort, several fantastic vistas and lighthouses, and finish the day in the Parc naturel régional d’Armorique, with more astounding views and a true highlight of the trip – Pen Hir. Our hotel is just a few miles away, looking out across a beautiful marina.
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DAY 3
SOUTH COAST
~162 miles, 4 hours driving time
~300 miles, 5-6 hours driving time
In the morning we’ll be focusing on the Parc naturel régional d’Armorique, with its high hills and vistas. The driving here is fantastic, with a wide range of different kinds of roads to please all tastes.
In the afternoon we’ll head for the Quiberon Peninsula, a spectacularly beautiful coastal peninsula with serene beaches and more great driving.
Brittany – day 4 & 5
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DAY 4
JOSSELIN & DINAN
~127 miles, 4 hours driving time
~260 miles, 3-4 hours driving time
In the morning we’ll pause to visit the charming medieval town of Josselin, known for its 11th century old town and castle, while travelling on the scenic roads back towards Dinan to our hotel: an old abbey set in the countryside.
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DAY 5
MONT ST MICHEL & ST MALO
~101 miles, 3 hours driving time
~300 miles, 5-6 hours driving time
Today we’ll visit the famous Mont St Michel before exploring the surrounding coastline. We’ll have a last meal together and time to explore the old town of St Malo before our ferry crossing home, arriving in Portsmouth on the morning of the 10th.
Brittany – stay longer
Day 1
WISH TO STAY LONGER?
TO CALAIS
~380 miles, 5-6 hours driving time
~260 miles, 3-4 hours driving time
Would you like to extend your holiday in Brittany? You could stay a night or two longer and explore the town of Dinan, or you could head home via Normandy.
We can book you onto any of the ferry services to the south coast of England.
Get in touch with us for more ideas – we are happy to tailor your trip for you.
Your Tour Package
Our tour packages provide nearly everything you need to enjoy your tour:
Fantastic 3-4 Star Hotels Including Breakfast
Safe Overnight Parking
Ferry Return Crossing from Portsmouth
Lead & Rear Car
Experienced Tour Guides
Full-Colour Tour Handbook
Two-Way Radio for Each Vehicle
Action Camera & Drone Footage
Pre-Programmed Sat-Nav
Optional Sat-Nav Integration with Android Auto or Apple Car Play
Free T-Shirt & Tour Memorabilia
Extra Costs
You will need to fund certain costs on your trip, which would include:
Fuel Other Road Tolls Parking (except at hotels) Food & Drink
Entrance Fees ETIAS and Visa fees if required Vehicle Emissions Stickers Personal and Vehicle Insurances
Room Upgrades Cabin Upgrades (Ferries) Vehicle Breakdown Policy Personal Purchases
If you need further details on the rough costs involved, please do get in touch and we can advise you.
Pricing
£1199 per person, based on 2 people and 1 vehicle, sharing a room.
Single Occupancy
£2199
Prices are based upon you driving your own car. For other combinations of cars/hotel rooms or for group bookings, please contact us for a quote.
This Road Trip will run with a minimum of 7 vehicles. Places limited to 13 vehicles.
Only £239 per person deposit required to secure your place!