Hiking in Brittany

Few places we have visited have lingered so long in the heart as Brittany. This headstrong corner of France, steeped in Celtic heritage and homeland of Asterix himself, showcases a seductive coastline. The pink granite around one of France's most beautiful villages, Ploumanac'h, glows as you follow the French people's own favourite trail GR43, Sentier des douaniers. The extreme tides rhythmically transform the landscape, and the oyster farms make your mouth water. Be sure to taste them with a glass of dry Breton cider after the hike. The salt-sprayed fishing villages conspire with the wild and free coast to create a wonderful sense of French coastal magic.

You can choose between a full week that covers the entire stretch between Paimpol and Perros-Guirec, or a shorter version with the pink granite coast at Perros-Guiret. Both versions can be extended with extra nights and a boat excursion to the Seven Islands.