When you travel to France with Brittany Ferries, your family holiday can begin before the first “Are we nearly there yet?” pipes up from the back seat. Brittany Ferries offers sailings direct into the heart of Brittany from Portsmouth to Saint-Malo, and Plymouth to Roscoff.
Travelling by car to the ancient, unspoilt land of Brittany is the perfect start to a stress-free vacation – no airport queues, no baggage allowances, no long drives. No problem.
This is a land that feels quite distinct from the rest of France, not just because it juts out into the Celtic Sea near Brest and Quimper, but because the Breton people share so much of their language, culture and even place names with the Celtic people of Cornwall. The locals here are proud and passionate – they fly their own flag with pride, and are always delighted to share the secrets of the land that shaped them with visitors.
With a relaxed, old-world feel, this region entrances with every forkful of food and footfall of countryside
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Steeped in history
Where better to start an exploration of France than in Brittany?
Land ahoy!
Taking the ferry to Brittany makes a memorable start to a family holiday
There’s something about the picture-perfect, half-timbered towns and villages of Brittany that encourages you to take your time and relax. It’s as if the stopwatch that rules your life at home suddenly slows down, encouraging you to savour every moment of your holiday – and each plate of food.
You can taste what makes Brittany special in every mouthful of local honey, milk, cider or butter, in every forkful of super-fresh seafood, pancake or lamb raised on sea-salted grass. You can see what makes it special in its ancient monuments and in the wild, rocky countryside and spectacular coastline. And you can feel what makes Brittany special with every barefoot step on a sandy beach, in every windsweeping minute spent in a hired boat or dinghy.
A holiday here is more than refreshing. Brittany is balm for the soul – a perfect place to forge happy holiday memories that last a lifetime.
‘Brittany is the perfect place to forge memories that last a lifetime’
why Brittany soothes the soul
The perfect all-in-one getaway
Saint-Malo
Explore the rich culture, architecture and heritage
Quimper
Great for beach holidays and enjoying nature
CARNAC
Port with corsair history that’s great for active holidays
Saint-Malo
Culture and heritage galore in a medieval city on the River Odet
Quimper
Family-friendly town with five beaches at the tip of your spade
Carnac
Celtic France
Start your adventure to France’s best kept secret by booking your ferry with Brittany Ferries
Photos ©Thibault Poriel
