The picturesque North of France

12 days Brittany & Loire Valley


Blois – Tours – Golf von Morbihan – Concarneau – Côte de Granit Rose – Saint Malo – Caen

Your journey at a glance

This 12-day round trip through Brittany and the Loire Valley takes you to the most beautiful places that the north of France has to offer. Savour culinary highlights such as fresh seafood and fine wines while exploring the mystical nature of Brittany with its pink granite rocks and the rolling, vine-covered hills of the Loire Valley. A visit to Normandy, with the world-famous Mont Saint-Michel and the harbour city of Caen, is the perfect way to round off your trip.
This 12-day round trip through Brittany and the Loire Valley takes you to the most beautiful places that the north of France has to offer. Savour culinary highlights such as fresh seafood and fine wines while exploring the mystical nature of Brittany with its pink granite rocks and the rolling, vine-covered hills of the Loire Valley. A visit to Normandy, with the world-famous Mont Saint-Michel and the harbour city of Caen, is the perfect way to round off your trip.
  • Your tour includes the following stops
  • Blois (2 nights)
  • Tours (1 night)
  • Golf von Morbihan
  • (2 nights)
  • Concarneau
  • (1 night)
  • Côte de Granit Rose
  • (2 nights)
  • Saint Malo (2 nights)
  • Caen (1 nights)
  • Further highlights
  • History of Orléans
  • Moated castle Château de Chenonceau
  • Carnac with its megaliths & Quiberon penninsula
  • Western headland Pointe du Raz
  • Harbour town of Roscoff

Character of this travel idea

This individual 12-day round trip through Brittany and the Loire Valley offers you a comprehensive insight into the nature and culture of northern France. Let the rough sea air blow around your nose on the Atlantic and hike through picturesque wine landscapes. The cultural treasures of the two regions are also rich in contrast and beautiful. Discover romantic castles and dreamy harbour villages, as well as urban flair and exciting architecture in the cities of Tours and Caen.

Experience culture

In the Loire Valley, often referred to as the “Garden of France”, magnificent castles such as the Château de Blois or the Château de Chambord take center stage. These impressive buildings tell stories of kings and nobles who once resided and celebrated lavish parties here. The towns of Blois and Tours also offer a wealth of museums and galleries where art and history come to life.

Brittany, on the other hand, is deeply rooted in myths and legends. Mystical megaliths, such as the famous stone rows of Carnac, characterise the cultural heritage here. But the picturesque old towns of Saint-Malo and Concarneau with their medieval city walls and narrow alleyways also invite you to travel back in time.

Nature in the North of France

Nature in the northwest of France offers breathtaking contrasts. The Côte de Granit Rose on the Breton coast impresses with its pink granite rocks, which glow spectacularly in the sunlight. This rugged coastline can be explored particularly well on a hike along the customs officers’ path – a paradise for nature lovers and photographers. Further south, the Gulf of Morbihan with its numerous small islands is ideal for boat trips and birdwatching.

In the Loire Valley, on the other hand, a gentle landscape characterised by viticulture awaits you. The wide river valleys provide a picturesque backdrop for walks and cycle tours, during which you can explore glowing vineyards as well as unspoilt natural parks. The gardens of Villandry are particularly beautiful, with their ornate flowerbeds and water features.

Culinary treasures in Brittany and the Loire Valley

Brittany and the Loire Valley are not only a paradise in terms of landscape, but also in terms of cuisine. In Brittany, you can expect a rich selection of fish and seafood dishes. Breton cuisine is famous for its oysters from Cancale, fresh lobster from Roscoff and the typical galettes, savoury buckwheat pancakes filled with a variety of ingredients.

The Loire Valley, on the other hand, is dominated by the culinary delights of the inland. The region is known for its excellent wines, especially the fine wines from Sancerre and Vouvray. These are often served with local specialties such as “Rillettes de Tours”, a hearty spread made from pork. Another highlight is the region’s goat’s cheese, such as the famous “Crottin de Chavignol”, which goes perfectly with a glass of fresh white wine.

The authentic North of France

The legendary island of Mont Saint-Michel, which rises dramatically out of the Wadden Sea, looks almost unreal. At low tide, you can take a walk across the mudflats to the island. You can experience the most beautiful sunset on the Côte de Granit Rose, when the evening light bathes the rocks in a magical pink.

During a wine tasting at one of the Loire Valley’s renowned wineries, you can sample the best wines of the Loire and the regional specialties that go with them. In Brittany, crêpes, traditionally served with sweet butter or caramel, are a must for dessert. True highlights for the taste buds during your round trip through the north of France.
The special moment …
… our hiking tour along the Côte de Granit Rose

Experiences
of our customers

August 2024
Prof. Dr. Markus F.
Switzerland
We are completely satisfied with Geotoura - this is already our third trip with this provider. Everything is perfect: competent and friendly telephone advice, patient attention to our special requests, careful hotel selection, perfect travel documents, everything delivered on time, and the Portugal trip itself fully met our expectations. Well done!
July 2024
Anja S.
Germany
We were totally satisfied with the booking and organisation by Geotoura. Ireland itself inspired us, the selection of hotels was perfect, the food was delicious, and the tips were definitely well-founded. We thank you very much for the wonderful trip.
June 2024
Tobias L.
Germany
When we plan a trip with Geotoura, we can count on relaxed and empathetic people who listen to us and then put together a dream route. Thank you Geotoura for our wonderful trip through northern Spain along the Camino France.
July 2024
Janine V.
Switzerland
The Apulia trip which was organised by Geotoura, was super. Every wish was fulfilled, the hotels were perfectly chosen, the documents provided were very helpful – it couldn't have been better.
July 2024
Iris R.
Germany
That was my first organised round trip. The destination was Sicily. Geotoura chose a great selection of cities and hotels for me. Each hotel had its own charm. I would always use Geotoura again to plan a trip.
June 2024
Christa B.
Germany
Our trip to Sardinia was very well organised. The choice of route and the special touches at the hotels. We would particularly like to highlight: Hotel Bajaloglia in Porto di Castelsardo. Location, friendliness, food.
July 2024
Thilo F.
Germany
We thank Geotoura for the beautiful round trip through Scotland. It was an amazing experience and we enjoyed unforgettable moments at every stop on our journey.
July 2024
Barbara G.
Austria
Everything went wonderfully. Every hotel was booked and selected well, the suggested route through Iceland was sensible and eventful, and the restaurant recommendations were really good. You simply couldn't have asked for more.
July 2024
Thomas und Barbara P.
Switzerland
Our trip to northern Spain offered a real carefree package for basic needs. There is enough leeway for your own creativity and wishes. Highly recommended.
July 2024
Gabriele B.
Germany
We were very satisfied with the overall organisation of the trip through Northern Greece. We were particularly surprised by Kastoria, where we saw an amateur theatre performance in the municipal museum, which is next to the hotel. From our room, we had a beautiful view of the performance. Away from the tourist routes, Kastoria is a place worth discovering.

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