Total immersion in Saint-Brieuc Bay

From headland to beaches

After a hearty breakfast, make sure you’re wearing comfortable shoes and set off on the mythical GR34. From Cap d’Erquy, walk the 15 km to Pléneuf-Val André. You won’t be disappointed!

The Penthièvre coast reveals its finest beaches here: Caroual, Saint-Pabu and Vallées are beautiful fine-sand beaches.

Take a break on Pointe de Pléneuf. Out at sea, you’ll notice Verdelet island, a paradise for sea birds.

Wander through the lovely seaside resort of Val-André, admire the splendour of its 19th-century villas, and you’ll then arrive at the charming Dahoüet port. The sturdy shipowners’ houses lined up along the quays bear witness to the maritime history of Saint-Brieuc bay. 

What about getting back? Take the BreizhGo bus line No. 2 to Erquy… easy!

The bay by foot, the land by horse  

Open your eyes, ears and nostrils, and set off early to breathe in the salty air of Saint-Brieuc Bay! It’s ranked fifth in the world in terms of its tidal range. On the foreshore, at any time of day and in all seasons, the show is constant. To have a better understanding of this preserved environment, go to Maison de la Baie in Hillion. There are eight areas here that will take you from the top of the cliffs to the seabed.

Continue the sensory experience at “Panier Iodé”: from the stake to the plate, the secrets of production of the bouchot mussel will be revealed to you. Mussels and chips compulsory!

In the afternoon, take a change of scenery at the Lamballe national stud farm, the birthplace of the Breton horse.  Enter the universe dedicated to draught horses and carriage horses: stables, saddlery and a collection of horse-drawn cars. After the visit, explore the surrounding moors at a trot!