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Walking and cycling in Brittany

Brittany has a character all of its own, with its rugged coastlines, rich seafaring tradition, charming towns and green hills. From Amsterdam, take the Eurostar to Paris, then change for a regional train bound for the coast. As the landscape of northern France rolls past outside the window, you’ll start to feel the holiday spirit.
At the end of your journey, you will be greeted by rugged cliffs and charming fishing villages.

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Why go to Brittany?

Brittany's landscape ranges from the jagged rock formations and secluded coves of the coast to the green hills and tranquil forests of the interior. The Pink Granite Coast, with its distinctive pink rocks, is a particular highlight. But the Emerald Coast is also a wonderful place to visit!

Towns such as Saint-Malo and Dinan boast medieval streets and bustling harbours. Brittany is also the region of the menhirs – the stones that Obelix carried around the Gallic village in Asterix comics.

Booking a walking or cycling holiday

Explore the Breton coast by bike or on foot, and take trips inland too. At Better Places, you can book a tailor-made walking holiday with local specialist Delphine. You can choose from a range of sample itineraries, which can be adapted further to suit your travel plans. In Brittany, you can walk along the Pink Granite Coast and the Emerald Coast, or visit the Channel Islands. The latter offers a lovely combination of French and British charm.
You can book your train journey yourself and Better Places will arrange your accommodation, walking routes, luggage transport, excursions and activities.

Would you prefer to cycle through Brittany? If so, you can contact Johanne, our cycling holiday specialist. You can choose from three stunning fixed routes. The process is the same: you book the train journey yourself and Better Places arranges the bikes and accommodation.

Different destinations in Brittany

Travel with Eurostar from the Netherlands to Paris, Gare du Nord. Take the metro to Paris Montparnasse from there, where the regional trains depart for Brittany. You can see the destinations where the cycle tours and walks start or end below.

Destination	Transfer	Travel time	Starting price*	Header
Paimpol	Paris Montparnasse and Guingamp	8.10 hours	€ 142	Content
St. Malo	Paris Montparnasse	7.30 hours	€ 117	Content
Pontorson - Mont Saint-Michel	Paris Montparnasse and Granville	10.51 hours	€ 99	Content
Lamballe	Paris Montparnasse and Rennes	8.01 hours	€ 125	Content
Vannes	Paris Montparnasse	8.16 hours	€ 136	Content
Nantes	Paris Montparnasse	7.10 hours	€ 97	Content

*Price and travel time from Amsterdam, one-way trip

Buying tickets

You can buy individual train tickets, and the general rule is that the earlier you book, the lower the price. Tickets for the Paris train are cheapest if booked about six months before departure. Tickets for trains within France can be booked between four to six months before departure, depending on the destination. While you can complete your journey in a single day, you can also split the trip into two parts. Spend a few days in Paris first, then travel on to the coast.
Tip: Book from the station nearest to you for the best value for money.

Alternatively, you can buy an Interrail Pass, such as the France One Country Pass, which will allow you to travel very flexibly throughout France.