7-day Itinerary*:
The tour starts and finish at the train station in Lannion. We can help you with your train ticket and/or for extra days you would like to spend before or after the trip.
Day 1: Welcome to the Island!
We will pick you up at the train station and head to the island of Ile Grande (13km).
After you settle in Emma’s remodeled and cozy house, we will walk the coastline of the island - a wonderful way to get acquainted with this wonderful place. (5 km moderate hike).
Night: Ile Grande
Day 2: The Pink Granite Coast
We will start the day, by going to the local weekly market, which will provide the fresh fruits and vegetables, the cheese, the charcuterie for our hike and picnic.
We will then head to the Sentier des douaniers, a stunning hike along the coast, in the heart of the pink granite region. Your imagination will be triggered by breath taking views and odd shapes of the rocks. 8km, with an optional 4 extras.
Night: Ile Grande
Day 3 : Explore the north coast
We will head to the UNESCO world heritage site of Mt St Michel.
The exact itinerary will depend on the tides, as it is such a force of nature to see the water advancing in front of our eyes, (some say that it goes as fast as a horse galloping) and surrounding this big rock.
We will also immerse ourselves in the fortified city of St Malo, where part of the book “all the light we cannot see” by Anthony Doerr was written or in the medieval city of Dinan.
Night: Dinan or St Malo
Day 4: Crossing through the Heart of Brittany to the south coast
Today we will cross through the heart of Brittany, stop at the beautiful town of Josselin, with its XIth century castel, and canal. We will then head south to the stunning Golfe du Morbihan.
Night: Carnac
Day 5: Neolitic sites of CARNAC
Historians still don’t know why these big long stones are aligns for kilometers at a time. We will visit the alignments of Carnac and other Neolithic sites.
Night: Ile Grande
Day 6: Crepe making and Kayak
Depending on the tides, we might go shrimping, hiking or kayaking around the island.
We will stop by local shops for some unique products of the region.
We might prepare our Galette and Crepe batter ahead of time, so that it is ready for dinner.
In the evening, we will practice Galette and Crepe making, just like a pro, learning about delicious pairing.
Night: Ile Grande
Day 7: Departure
After a farewell breakfast and a last exchange with the island, we will head to the train station of Lannion.
* Itinerary subject to change
Check in: at the Lannion train station or at the house after 3pm.
Check out: from the house or to the train station in Lannion by 11am.
Tour Price:
Price: $2,950, based on double occupancy.
Optional single supplement (upon availability): $675
OTHER Trip INFo:
This active tour includes 5 miles hikes, walks in steep and uneven city streets and optional kayaking and swimming.
A $400 deposit is asked to confirm your spot.
The deposit is 100% refundable for 30 days after purchase, up to 60 days prior to your trip.
Full amount is due 60 days prior to your trip.
Train info: Departure: Paris (Gare Montparnasse), Arrival: Lannion (city). Train tickets are usually available 4 months in advance.
Temperatures and Precipitations averages in Lannion.
What is included in your tour:
A small group of up to 6 people, often from the Pacific Northwest.
The services of a native host/guide for 7 days.
All group transportation from Lannion.
All nights' accommodations, most in a charming, renovated home.
All breakfasts, half of your lunches and dinners, including non-alcohol/alcohol beverages at home and non-alcohol beverages in restaurants.
Optional single supplement with a limited number of private rooms for solo travelers for an additional fee.
Optional transportation from Paris to Lannion and back for an additional fee on certain dates.
Optional additional week in Paris for an additional fee on certain dates.