France and Spain - Brittany Ferries

The magic of France
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the enclosed map of France. For further information view our
regional guide online at brittanyferries.com/agents
France has an irresistible, year-round appeal boasting a landscape as diverse as
it is grand in scale. From the lush green countryside and rich medieval heritage
of Brittany and Normandy, to the stylish sun-drenched beach resorts of the
Côte d’Azur – from the chic boulevards of Paris, to the sunlit vineyards of
Bordeaux and the majestic snow capped mountains of the Alps and Pyrenees.
And, there’s no better way to discover these delights than on a self-drive
holiday with Brittany Ferries.
Normandy and Brittany
East of Caen, the Côte Fleurie – or
Floral Coast – of Normandy boasts a
clutch of stylish seaside resorts including
family-friendly Cabourg, chic Deauville
with its race course and boardwalk, and
neighbouring Trouville with its busy fishing
harbour. Don’t miss picturesque Honfleur
where cafés line the quay around the old
port. West of Caen, the historic D-Day
Landing beaches stretch in a long arc
towards Cherbourg – visit the museums
and memorials and enjoy miles of
peaceful sands.
Mont St Michel, on the border with
Brittany, is one of the country’s most iconic
landmarks, a Gothic hilltop abbey that
rises from a sheltered bay, whilst nearby
Saint Malo with its impressive walled town
is another must-see site. Brittany’s coastline
embraces pretty coves and broad beaches,
rugged cliffs and dramatic rock formations,
all dotted with authentic fishing villages
such as Roscoff. For the true Breton
experience, watch the comings and goings
of nautical folk over a towering seafood
platter at a restaurant on the quay.
Visit Quimper, Brittany’s oldest town; soak
up the mystical atmosphere of Carnac
where lines of standing stones date from
5,000 BC; and wander amongst the halftimbered
buildings in historic Vannes.
Loire Valley and
Atlantic coast
Travel south from Brittany into Western
Loire and you reach the stylish resort of
La Baule with its five miles of beautiful
sandy beach, before crossing over the
Loire – France’s longest river – into
the Vendée. With 90 miles of beaches
and a micro-climate that ensures near-
Mediterranean summer weather, this
is a great family destination with childfriendly
resorts such as Saint Jean de
Monts and La Tranche sur Mer.
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