Brittany Peninsula Coast Loop
A loop around the peninsula from Rennes to Nantes, taking in the Emerald Coast, Crozon cliffs, Pointe du Raz, and the Carnac stones.
Head west along the north coast, round the western tip of the peninsula, and turn to the south coast to complete Brittany's main coastline in a clockwise direction. Stay two consecutive nights in Crozon to enjoy leisurely walks along the coastal cliff paths; on other days, the drive is about two to three hours. The Carnac stones were listed as a World Heritage site in 2025. This longer route is suitable for road-trippers who want a complete view of the peninsula, omitting offshore islands like Ouessant which require extra days.
The coast is windy and changeable, and seaside accommodation and parking are tight in July and August.
Day by day
Day 1 · Rennes Half-Timbered Old Town
Rennes（Rennes Old Town、Parlement de Bretagne、Parc du Thabor、Les Champs Libres & Musée de Bretagne）
Take the high-speed train from Paris to Rennes (approx. 1.5 hours). Walk for the whole day, and pick up your rental car the next morning.
The Lices Market takes place on Saturday mornings, so you can plan this day for a Saturday.
Stay: Historic Centre
Day 2 · Bécherel, Dinan to Saint-Malo
Rennes（Bécherel, Cité du Livre） → Saint-Malo & Emerald Coast（Dinan、Saint-Malo Intra-Muros）
After picking up the car, drive about 30 minutes to the book town of Bécherel, another 30 minutes to Dinan, and about 40 minutes in the evening to Saint-Malo.
Stay: Intra-Muros Old Town
Day 3 · Mont Saint-Michel and Cancale
Mont-Saint-Michel（Mont-Saint-Michel & Abbey） → Saint-Malo & Emerald Coast（Cancale Oyster Market、Pointe du Grouin）
Drive about 50 minutes in the morning to Mont Saint-Michel. After midday, follow the coast to Cancale and Pointe du Grouin, returning to Saint-Malo in about 20 minutes in the evening.
It is recommended to book the abbey in advance; arriving early helps avoid tour groups.
Stay: Intra-Muros Old Town
Day 4 · Westward Along the Emerald Coast
Saint-Malo & Emerald Coast（Dinard、Fort La Latte、Cap Fréhel）
Drive via Dinard to Cap Fréhel (approx. 1 hour), then drive another 2 hours to Perros-Guirec, covering about 170 km in total.
Stay: Perros-Guirec
Day 5 · Pink Granite Coast to Crozon
Pink Granite Coast → Finistère（Parish Close of Saint-Thégonnec、Parish Close of Guimiliau）
Walk the Customs Officers' Path in the morning. After midday, drive about 1 hour to the Parish Closes, then another 1 hour to Morgat.
Stay: Morgat
Day 6 · A Day on the Crozon Cliffs
Finistère（Morgat & Sea Caves、Cap de la Chèvre、Pointe de Dinan、Pointe de Pen-Hir & Tas de Pois、Camaret-sur-Mer）
Short drives within the peninsula (approx. 20 minutes each). You can walk the GR34 coastal path between points, returning to Morgat in the evening.
The cliffs are very windy. Stay away from the cliff edges on rainy and windy days, and wear a windproof jacket.
Stay: Morgat
Day 7 · Locronan to Pointe du Raz
Finistère（Locronan、Douarnenez、Pointe du Raz）
Drive about 40 minutes to Locronan, then via Douarnenez to Pointe du Raz (approx. 1 hour), and about 1 hour in the evening to Quimper.
The parking lot at Pointe du Raz fills up easily in summer; try to arrive in the morning or evening.
Stay: Quimper
Day 8 · Quimper to the Carnac Stones
Finistère（Quimper） → Concarneau → Carnac Stones
Explore Quimper in the morning, drive about 30 minutes to Concarneau, 1.5 hours to Carnac, and another 40 minutes to Vannes.
Vannes Old Town is perfect for an evening stroll, where you can enjoy Breton crêpes.
Stay: Vannes
Day 9 · Guérande Salt Marshes to Nantes
Nantes（Guérande Salt Marshes、Guérande Medieval Town）
Drive about 1 hour from Vannes to Guérande, and after midday drive about 1 hour and 15 minutes to Nantes, covering about 160 km in total.
Stay: Bouffay and Château des Ducs
Day 10 · Nantes Castle and the Machines of the Isle
Nantes（Château des Ducs de Bretagne、Nantes Cathedral、Passage Pommeraye、Les Machines de l'Île）
Explore on foot and by tram. Visit the castle in the morning, head to the Isle of Nantes in the afternoon, and return the car to depart in the evening.
The Grand Elephant is out of service until late February 2027, but the Machine Gallery and the Carrousel remain open.