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parish closes at St-Thégonnec
(pp144–5) and Guimiliau (p144),
followed by the exquisite
16th-century church at Bodilis
(p143), with a beautiful porch
and richly painted beams. In
the afternoon, take a tour of
the Château de Kerjean (p130–
31), which boasts features of a
classic French chateau as well
as a traditional Breton manor.
Afterwards, take a leisurely stroll
among the scenic dunes at
Keremma (p129), just east
of Goulven (pp128–9).
The imposing Fort La Latte looking out over the sea
Day 12: Lesneven to Brest
fine half-timbered houses, Day 9: St-Brieuc to Start in Lesneven (p129) at
notably around Place des Perros-Guirec the Musée du Léon, which
Merciers (p115). Explore the In the morning, drive to St-Brieuc documents the local history.
historic walled town and its (p108) for a walk around its Next, visit the 15th-century
harbour, before heading to the historic centre, and a visit to the pilgrimage church Basilique
splendid Romanesque-Gothic Cathédrale St-Étienne to admire Notre-Dame in Le Folgoët
St-Sauveur (pp116–17), founded its glorious Rococo altarpiece. (p129), before heading to
by a crusader, and then Église Then, follow the coast west to Brest (pp138–41) to get up
St-Malo (p116), which boasts a the old fishing port of Paimpol close to the sharks and other
fine Renaissance door way. (p105) for a wander among the marine creatures inhabiting
Climb up to the platform at the romantic ruins of the Abbaye de the tanks of Océanopolis
top of the castle keep to soak in Beauport. After lunch, go to (p141). Afterwards, stroll amidst
gorgeous views over the town. Tréguier (p106) to see the impres- the fascinating botanical
sive Cathédrale St-Tugdual wonders of the Conservatoire
Day 8: Cap Fréhel and (pp106–107). End the day with Botanique (p141).
Pléneuf-Val-André a tour of the pink granite coast
Head to the coastal resort of around Perros-Guirec (p101); Day 13–14: Brest and around
St-Cast-Le Guildo (p113) to take spend the night in Lannion (p99). Begin the day with an exploration
an hour-long boat trip on the of the Musée du Vieux Brest (p140),
old sailing boat, the Dragous, Day 10: Morlaix to Carantec before heading to the Musée des
to the mighty Fort La Latte Visit Morlaix (pp122–5), once Beaux-Arts (p139). Devote the
(p113), which was the scene a major shipping port on the rest of the day to touring
of battles during the Hundred English Channel; today, its westernmost Finistère. Drive out
Years’ War. The trip also affords harbour hosts a flotilla of pleasure to visit the remarkable church at
views of one of the most boats. Take a walk around town La Martyre (p143), then head a
beautiful landscapes in all of to see its fine historic houses and short distance west to see the
Brittany: the majestic, sheer pink church buildings. Spend time attractive riverbank houses and
cliffs and promontory of Cap exploring the Musée de Morlaix habitable bridge at Landerneau
Fréhel (p113). After the boating (p123–24), with a beautifully (pp142–3). Travel south to
excursion, drive west to Sables- carved granite spiral staircase Daoulas (p142) to see the
d’Or-Les-Pins (p112), for a swim and fire place. From here, walk to beautiful cloisters and gar dens
or walk along the beautiful Cap the Église St-Matthieu to see a of the abbey. Next day, visit
d’Erquy, before travelling to the rare 14th-century statue of the St-Renan (p134), with its rich
chic holiday resort of Pléneuf- Virgin and Holy Trinity. After history of traditional markets and
Val-André (p112). lunch, drive over to the Cairn de horse fairs. Wind up the day with
Barnenez (p125), Europe’s largest a tour of the stunning cliffs and
To extend your trip… and oldest burial mound dating beaches at Le Conquet.
Take a short boat ride from from 4,500 BC. Later, go to
Pointe de l’Arcouest (p105) Carantec (p126) to explore the To extend your trip…
to spend a day walking or Château du Taureau, built by the Spend a few days exploring
cycling along the paths of locals to defend themselves from France’s westernmost point:
the beautiful Île de Bréhat English pirates. the unspoiled Île Ouessant
(p104), or “Island of Flowers”, (p135), with its lighthouses,
with its charming town, Day 11: St-Thégonnec beaches, and the ancient
Mediterranean flora, and to Goulven cromlech at the Presqui’île
lighthouses. Travel south to see the de Pen ar Lan (p137).
magnificent Renaissance-era

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