Beaches and seaside activities

Go for a walk without ever losing sight of the sea. In the harbour, stop for a coffee, a plate of seafood and a breath of sea air… At any time of year, Brittany invites you to step off the treadmill and recharge your batteries. Take a boat trip to an island, laze around on the beach, build a sandcastle, go for a paddle, collect shellfish, chase the seagulls… With the channel on one side and the Atlantic on the other, Brittany’s coastline – the longest in France – offers exceptional landscapes that change with the seasons and the tides. Come and experience Brittany to the full, with its rich variety and intense light, for a real sense of well-being.

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Seaside walks and spa treatments in Brittany

Discover five amazing places to stay with sea-spray in the air, where treatments based on Breton products will help you relax and recharge.

A huge shoreline with a thousand different faces

With the changing of the weather, the waves and the passing of time, the Breton coastline is constantly reinventing itself. Whether you fancy a relaxing stroll on the beach, a brisk walk along the coast path, a romantic cruise or a family sailing trip to the islands with all sails unfurled [or just a visit to the seafront ice-cream parlour] the coast of Brittany offers it all!

8 stunning views along the GR®34

The GR®34 long-distance footpath, also called the Custom Officer’s path (‘Sentier des Douaniers’), is an extraordinary route that takes in the whole of the Breton coastline....

Seaside resorts

With their distinctive old world atmosphere, these resorts have retained all the charm of the Belle Epoque. Known for their beaches, lively markets and the elegance of their...

Seaside activities

Surfing, kite-surfing, sea-kayaking, stand-up paddle-boarding, sailing, sand-yachting? Whether you’re an expert or a complete beginner, all types of watersports and coastal activities are on offer in Brittany.

Traditional sailing ships

Delightful old ships to set sail in Brittany.

Brittany’s islands

Set sail for Brittany’s islands for a complete change of scenery. Out there on these protected islands, it’s another world.

Beaches

Huge stretches of fine sand, little inlets, wild coves or town beaches, for families or for naturists…… In Brittany, there’s a beach to suit everyone!

On the lighthouse route

The coastlines of Brittany have the greatest concentration of lighthouses in the world and Finistère chalks up the highest score. If you’re heading for the Brest Terres Océanes...

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The best accommodation for a seaside getaway

Wake up to a sea view. End the day watching an amazing sunset with the sound of the waves in the background. You’ll definitely recharge your batteries in our selection of accommodation right on the seafront. Hotels by the sea with a view of the harbour, coastal campsites with the beach just at the end of the footpath: relax and take a deep breath of sea air!