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Why Brittany’s Northern Coast Is a Hiker’s Paradise
I can say that hiking the northern coast of Brittany has been one of my greatest joys since moving to France in 2021. While my love affair with la Bretagne began almost 10 years ago, it wasn’t until my move that I truly got to know her magnificent coastal paths. There is just something about the air here – rich with salt and heather – the feel of the rugged coastline under my feet, the scent of the sea, all mixed together to form what can only be described as a magical multisensory experience. Hiking along Brittany’s coastline provides a veritable feast for the eyes. Turquoise waters crash against hard…
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Hiking through Brittany, France on the G34 Trail
Brittany is France’s largest peninsula, jetting far out into the Atlantic Ocean. It’s close proximity to the water makes it ideal for sailing, swimming, canoeing, and kayaking. The G34 trail that winds around the stunning coastline makes Brittany an incredible hiking destination as well. I myself love a good, long hike and have had the great pleasure of spending a fair amount of time on the trail. This summer, for example, I found myself on the trail on four different occasions – in Moelan-sur-Mer, St. Briac, Saint Suliac, and Erquy. I would love to follow the entire route one day, which means covering over 2,000 kms in all (it is…
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A Visit to Saint Suliac, Bretagne, France
One of the many things I love about France is that a picturesque village is never more than a few kilometers away. In fact, France is home to over 150 official beautiful villages (les plus beaux villages de France). Saint Suliac, a small fishing town in Brittany’s Ille–et–Vilaine department, has held this title since 1999. Under a thousand people call it home but many come to take in its narrow winding streets lined with centuries old stone houses. Saint Suliac is an easy 45-minute drive north from Rennes. It is only a few kilometers from St Malo and the two can be easily combined to make a lovely day trip. Another…
