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Islands to Explore
Brittany’s coastline bubbles
with pretty islands, some
uninhabited. Just a ten-minute
boat ride from Pointe de
l’Arcouest, the Île de Bréhat
(p277) is actually two small
islands linked by a bridge.
Wander down the lanes
EXPERIENCE Brittany the rocky beaches – ideal for
between summer cottages to
paddling and rock-pooling.

A popular local getaway,
the car-free Île de Bréhat

BRITTANY FOR
NATURAL

WONDERS

Brittany’s natural environment is spectacularly diverse, with plenty of ways
to enjoy it. The coast has hiking trails with sensational views, glorious
beaches, vertiginous cliffs and hidden coves. Inland, there is much to explore
too, with rivers, canals, forests and mountains all offering adventure.

Colourful Coastlines
Brittany has named parts of its coastline
according to the colours of the varied natural
environments. The Côte d’Emeraude (p282)
takes its name from the sparkling, emerald-
green waters of the sea where it collides with
the striking cliffs on the Cap Frehel and the
awe-inspiring Fort La Latte. At the Côte de
Granit Rose (p270), pink granite boulders have
been carved over millennia into weird and
wonderful shapes by the wind and sea, while
the ancient coastline of the Parc Naturel
Régional d’Armorique (p272), a riot of flowers
in season, is an ideal stretch for ambling walks,
horseback rides and touring by bicycle or car.

Did You Know?

Brittany’s coastline
measures 1,800 km
(1,118 miles) – almost
twice as long as
the US Pacific Coast
Highway.

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