Off the beaten track – Brittany Last month, I visited a part of Brittany that I always wanted to discover. Not many people outside of France know this little gem of a destination. After exploring the northern part of Brittany, I wanted to see the South, which I was told was savage and unspoiled. Visiting […]
During my visit to Brittany and while in Saint-Malo, I took the opportunity to discover the lovely seaside town of Dinard. How to get there Situated less than half an hour by bus or 10 minutes by sea bus from Saint-Malo lies the “pearl” of the Emerald Coast. If you want to see a picture perfect/postcard […]
Have you ever visited a town and believed you were in a set of a movie? Stepping into the quaint medieval town of Dinan and you feel like you have been transported back the medieval era. This is precisely what I felt when I visited the citadel a few weeks ago. Dinan is located between […]
The beautiful seaside town of Saint-Malo is full of charm. Strategically located in northwest Brittany, Saint-Malo is the perfect getaway for a relaxing weekend away that won’t break the bank. Saint-Malo is a walled town protected by ramparts against stormy seas and the historical Norman and English intruders. The old town called “intra-muros” is small […]
Day trip in the book town of Bécherel During my little discovery of Brittany, I found myself in the book town of Bécherel. While chatting to the taxi driver about my itinerary, he suggested I visit his hometown. This was unplanned, and sometimes the unplanned events are usually the best. This visit was definitely a […]