5 Days Brittany Private Tour from Paris

Paris → Saint-Malo & Cancale

Morning departure from Paris (8:00 AM recommended). Comfortable 4-hour drive through Normandy and into Brittany, your guide sharing stories of corsairs, Enlightenment thinkers, and Breton identity.

Cancale arrival for lunch—France's oyster capital. Walk the market stalls along the waterfront, select your dozen fresh-shucked oysters, and enjoy them with local white wine overlooking Mont Saint-Michel bay. Pure Brittany from your first moment.

Afternoon in Saint-Malo—the legendary corsair city. Complete rampart walk (2km circuit) with panoramic views of islands and tides. Explore intra-muros cobblestone streets, discover the cathedral, learn about Surcouf, Cartier, and Chateaubriand. Evening free for dinner in one of Saint-Malo's excellent seafood restaurants.

Overnight in Saint-Malo (intra-muros or sea-view hotel)

Mont Saint-Michel - The Marvel

Early departure to Mont Saint-Michel (1 hour from Saint-Malo). Arrive before the crowds for the most magical experience. Cross the causeway as the abbey rises impossibly from the bay—a silhouette unchanged for a millennium.

Complete abbey exploration—the Gothic Marvel (Merveille), cloister suspended between sea and sky, abbey church at the summit, crypts revealing construction genius. Your guide explains 1,000 years of history, from Benedictine monks to Revolutionary prison.

Medieval village discovery—climb the Grande Rue through fortified gates, half-timbered houses, and rampart walks with spectacular bay views. Lunch at La Mère Poulard or local crêperie. Afternoon free for further exploration, photography, or optional bay walk with specialized guide.

Overnight near Mont Saint-Michel or return to Saint-Malo

Dinan & Cap Fréhel

Morning in Dinan—Brittany's most perfectly preserved medieval town. Cobblestone streets lined with half-timbered houses, artisan workshops in ancient stone buildings, the remarkable clock tower, and 3km of ramparts offering rooftop views.

Port of Dinan—descend the Jerzual, a steep medieval street of galleries and craftsmen, to the picturesque river port. Time for coffee at waterside terrace before continuing.

Afternoon at Cap Fréhel—dramatic pink granite cliffs rising 70m above the emerald sea. Walk to the lighthouse for panoramic views. Optional visit to Fort La Latte, a 14th-century fortress on a rocky promontory (film location for Vikings and The Hunchback).

Overnight in Saint-Malo or move to Pink Granite Coast area

Pink Granite Coast & Perros-Guirec

Ploumanac'h lighthouse walk—the legendary Sentier des Douaniers (customs officers' path) through otherworldly pink granite formations. Massive boulders sculpted by wind and sea into fantastic shapes. One of Europe's most spectacular coastal landscapes.

Trégastel and Trébeurden—continue along the coast discovering hidden coves, pink sand beaches, and charming harbor villages. Lunch in a seaside restaurant with fresh-caught seafood.

Optional: Sept-Îles boat excursion—France's largest bird sanctuary, home to puffins, gannets, and seals. Alternatively, explore Perros-Guirec's elegant resort town or the historic town of Lannion.

Overnight on Pink Granite Coast or near Quimper

Quimper & Return to Paris

Morning in Quimper—the cultural heart of Brittany. Gothic cathedral with distinctive spires, half-timbered houses along the Odet river, and the centuries-old tradition of Quimper faïence (hand-painted pottery). Visit a faïencerie to see artisans at work.

Quimper exploration—stroll through the old town's squares and covered market. Final Breton galette for lunch, perhaps last-minute shopping for faïence or other Breton crafts.

Afternoon return to Paris (approximately 5 hours). Comfortable drive with stops as desired. Arrival in Paris evening, drop-off at your hotel or accommodation.