Breizh postcards

Curious and a keen foodie, Esteban was keen to discover Breton cuisine. He dined at several restaurants and sampled a variety of local specialities: seafood, crêpes and galettes… But his favourite was the Michelin-starred restaurant, the Manoir de Lan Kerellec in Trébeurden, where he enjoyed a wonderful experience with perfectly executed surf-and-turf dishes, in a dining room with refined décor and offering an exceptional view of the sea and the Trégor islands.

He also enjoyed the nightlife with his friends. Esteban had always thought of Brittany as a destination for families and older people. But his friends introduced him to places where young people get together to party; and on the Pink Granite Coast, there’s no shortage of lively bars and live music! We chat, we clink glasses, we laugh, and we dance!

Mathilde and her little family live in the Toulouse area. Every year they come to spend some time in Brittany to visit family, and every year they rediscover the region.

To plan their trip, they consulted the Tourist Office’s website, which Mathilde described as “extremely well-designed and inspiring”; as a result, she didn’t feel the need to visit the Tourist Office in person, as she was able to find all the information she needed online.

When they came to the Pink Granite Coast, the family’s plan was to relax, go for walks and, above all, spend time together as a family. And that’s exactly what they did. They were also lucky enough to enjoy a sunny week with mild temperatures, a far cry from the sweltering heat of Toulouse! They were able to go on a few walks, such as the Sentier des Douaniers and the towpath in Lannion; they visited a few markets and, as always, were won over by the local produce.

Of course, they spent a few days at the beach, so the children were able to enjoy a swim in the sea and jump off the diving boards! They also wanted to check out the open-air café in Plestin-les-Grèves, where a concert was being held: a lovely evening of music – simple and friendly!

Philippe and Patricia live in a small village in Isère, at the foot of the mountains but a long way from the sea.

Their first holiday in southern Brittany in 2021 had immediately won them over, and they’d both promised each other they’d return to the region one day. As their son’s girlfriend is from the Côte de Granit Rose, it was the perfect opportunity to come and spend a few days’ holiday there. “We’d been told it was the most beautiful part of Brittany!” says Philippe.

On arrival, Philippe and Patricia decided to pop into the Tourist Office to get as much information as possible for the week. They were offered the chance to create their own digital holiday guide. And they left with a well-organised itinerary: walks along the GR34, the must-see viewpoints along the coast, a boat trip around the Seven Islands, lovely beaches for swimming, tide times, and more…  They also hire two electric bikes for the day to follow the Vélomaritime cycle route and explore the Pink Granite Coast from Trébeurden to Ploumanac’h.

The changeable weather didn’t put a damper on their outings, because even on grey days, Brittany has its charm!