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French Brittany in a motorhome: Route with the 12 best plans

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Post publication:09/03/2024
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French Brittany: what to see, a route map, and the 12 best things to do. A suggestion based on our two experiences traveling to French Brittany in a motorhome with children.

What to see French Brittany? What to see and do in French Brittany?

A route proposal with the 12 best plans to discover the lands of megalithic enigmas, medieval cities anchored in time, coasts with lighthouses, spectacular cliffs and magical forests.

French Brittany to see: magical and historical lands of France

Brittany (France) is undoubtedly a land of legends, tales, and magic. It is certainly one of the most historic and beautiful regions in France.

But above all, it's a region where mysticism, harmony, beauty, tranquility, and nature permeate the air. Today, it combines this peace with a thriving tourism industry, as its unique character makes it one of the most distinctive regions in France.

A mystical region with a medieval character, perfect to visit for at least a week.

Traveling to French Brittany by motorhome: villages of the French Brittany for a 10-day route.

Our experience of 2 trips to French Brittany by motorhome

Next, we are going to propose the route we took in 10 days through Brittany, France.

It was our last trip of 2019 and the first of 2020. 10 days spent during the Christmas holidays and accompanied by another family friend, the @xirivica.

This wasn't our first trip to Brittany, France. Exactly a year ago, we explored Normandy and part of Brittany. From that first trip, we revisited places like the Brocéliande Forest and Merlin's Forest. And if we'd had the time, we would have returned to Mont-Saint-Michel , for its spectacular scenery, and Fougères , a charming little medieval village. If it had been summer, we would have also revisited a small town with a good beach on the Gulf of Morbihan.

Of these two trips we only missed seeing the Pink Granite Coast , which we were very close to, and some cities like Rennes, Brest or Vannes , quite large cities that we generally avoid.

On this route, we set off in our motorhome from a small town near Barcelona, Sant Pere de Vilamajor. Both on the outbound and return journeys, we stopped overnight to make the trip less tiring for our little ones.

How to get to French Brittany

Getting to Brittany, France, by car or campervan isn't complicated. It's a 10-hour drive from Barcelona , about the same as going to Andalusia.

You can also fly to Rennes or Nantes and pick up a rental car.

You can even get there by train , changing in Toulouse. The journey takes about 17 hours.

Expenses of the 10-day route through French Brittany by motorhome

In total, this trip we took in a motorhome cost €1000 for the four of us in the family.

We spent around 600 euros on petrol and tolls, undoubtedly the most expensive part of the trip. The rest went towards food, sightseeing, and overnight stays for campervans, plus a few small souvenirs.

Overall, spending 10 days in French Brittany in a motorhome, as we did, wasn't expensive. Eating out was generally quite cheap thanks to places like Les Formules, Menus du Midi, and the ever-reliable crepes. On average , a meal cost between €10 and €12 per person.

On the other hand , we spent €98 on visits and entrance fees for the four of us over the 10 days. Not too much, since in French Brittany most of the interesting things to see are free, especially if you go in winter.

Since we were traveling by motorhome, we didn't pay for hotels. Also, with so many motorhome areas, campsite costs were much lower. There are many free motorhome areas, and those that aren't paid cost less than €10 for 24 hours. In total, we spent €44 on accommodation for the entire trip.

Now, if you don't have a motorhome and you want to rent one, add about € 50 per day if you rent it in France or € 100 per day if you rent it in Spain.

The motorhome route through French Brittany

a) Day 1: One way trip Sant Pere de Vilamajor departure after eating to Grisolles, stop to sleep.

b) Day 2: Outward journey. From Grisolles to Saint Malo

c) Day 3: Saint Malo- Morlaix

c) Day 4: Morlaix- Cairn de Barnénez and Perrohen-Ménez Ham beach

d) Day 5: Ménez Ham- Faro and fort du Petit Minou- Camaret-sur-Mer

e) Day 6: Camaret-sur-Mer- Locronan

f) Day 7: Locronan- Plouharnel, tip of Pen er Lé

g) Day 8: Plouharnel- Carnac- Josselin

h) Day 9: Josselin- Forest of Broceliande- Paimpont- Jans

i) Day 10: Jans- Nantes- Return trip: stop to sleep in Castets-en- Dorthe

3 things you should know before going to French Brittany by motorhome

If you go in winter: Mandatory winter chains or tires for your motorhome or camper

You should know that between November 1 to March 31 in 48 departments of France, including those bordering Spain, it is mandatory to wear chains (at least for the two driving wheels) or winter tires.

If you want to see an article about which snow chains and/or winter tires are best for a motorhome, here's an article we wrote based on our experience with our motorhome.

Finally, here's an article with recommendations on what you should never do in the snow in a motorhome.

Documentation you must bring for your trip to Alsace at Christmas

To go to France, you must carry valid ID cards or passports for adults and children as identification documents.

You must also bring your Covid vaccination certificate or QR code , or a negative PCR or antigen test for those over 12. This may be requested not only at the border, but also in many restaurants, museums, and other places of interest.

On the other hand, for medical matters, you must have a valid European Health Insurance Card , although you should know that in France there is a co-payment for foreigners in most medical procedures. Therefore, and based on the experiences of several colleagues, we decided to always have travel medical insurance , which, given the cost, gives us peace of mind. We always use Iati Escapadas insurance, which is designed for family trips in motorhomes or campervans. Besides medical insurance, it even includes accident insurance for any pets you travel with and a small amount of insurance against theft from the motorhome's interior. For the price, it's truly worthwhile, especially with Covid still present here. We're including a 5% discount on the insurance we mentioned, in case you'd like to request a better price.

Customized motorhome route assembly service on your trip through French Brittany

We set up a totally personalized Click & Go motorhome route, where you just have to click and forget to think about where to go, where to park, what to visit, where to spend the night with the motorhome and even what to do.

A route agreed with you, always according to your tastes and needs, so that you can go calmly, safely and your motorhome trip is unforgettable!

In addition, if it is your first time in a motorhome, we will advise you on where to rent the motorhome, how a motorhome works and on the existing regulations of the country you are going to in a 1-hour video call.

And finally, we give you support on your route.

PRICE: Depending on the days of the organized motorhome trip to be assembled.

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Map of the route through French Brittany by motorhome. Map with an interactive route with coordinates of the trip. Click to see each place.

Interactive map of the Brittany route by motorhome: points of interest and places to visit, photos, tips, coordinates for overnight areas for motorhomes or campervans , and more. Discover where to sleep in your motorhome in Brittany without missing the best of it. At each point on the map, marked along our route, you'll find all the information you need. Zoom in and click to explore everything.

Mini travel guides of the 12 best plans and places to see in French Brittany by motorhome, camper or car

1 Saint Malo, corsair city

2 Morlaix, a very Instagrammable city

3. Cairn de Barnenez, the largest and oldest monument in Europe

4 Menez Ham, the hobbit village

5 The lighthouse and fort of Le Petit Minou near Brest

6 Camaret-sur-Mer with the Lagatjar alignment, the Manoir de Conc and its historic port

7 Locronan

8 Plouharnel

9 Carnac, the city of menhirs

10 Josselin

11 Broceliande Forest

12 Nantes, the city of machines

Where to eat in French Brittany

Typical gastronomy of French Brittany that you cannot miss

Gastronomy is always a key factor for any traveler, right? So we don't forget her on any trip. And even less being in France.

In Brittany there are typical products that you should not forget to try. Fish and seafood is the big star. Prawns and lobsters from Finistère, scallops and cuttlefish in Saint-Brieuc and Saint-Malo, spider crabs in Paimpol, sea oxen in Morlaix, but also clams, clams, horns and periwinkles. And within these products, we must certainly highlight two top stars, oysters and mussels.

And if you wonder about the great star dish that Brittany identifies with, it is undoubtedly crêpes and galette. Basically they differ by the content of their dough, since crêpes, like pancakes, are made with white wheat flour, galettes are black wheat cakes (buckwheat). In addition, these are eaten stuffed with salty products such as sausage, vegetables or cheeses, while the crêpe is eaten at dessert time.

And finally, you absolutely must try kouign amann , literally "butter cake" in Breton. There's no need to give a detailed recipe, just know that it's a must-try if you travel to Breton, and that salted butter is the star of this delicacy.

And to accompany all this, do not forget a good local cider, its beers or its particular liquor, sung in many Breton songs, the chouchenn, a traditional alcoholic drink obtained from the fermentation of honey in apple juice .

Restaurants in French Brittany, any advice

We recommend you get carried away through the streets of Breton cities and towns and go to any of the restaurants. There are more expensive and cheaper, of all kinds.

What we advise you is to ask for the lunch menu or the dish of the day. And remember that if you want to save something, ask for tap water ("a cagaf do", as I write it as it is pronounced).

Complete guide to travel to France by motorhome

France by motorhome: Regulations and culture of motorhome

Traveling in France in a motorhome is the easiest. Without a doubt, the motorhome routes in France are among the best in Europe.

Regulations on parking and spending the night in a motorhome in France freely

The regulations in France regulate that you can park and spend the night anywhere that a vehicle can do it, as long as it is not camped (you leave the perimeter of your vehicle, that is, take out tables, chairs, etc.), as in Spain although with particularities, which we will see later. This is the general rule, you can park and stay overnight without problem if there is no explicit prohibition.

Regulations on camping in a motorhome in France

Camping in France is meticulously regulated in various ways depending on the region and site.

However, as a general rule , free camping (setting up tables and chairs, opening windows, putting up awnings, etc.) is prohibited in these places throughout France:

By the sea
In natural parks or protected environmental areas
In the streets and public roads
Less than 500 meters from a tourist attraction
On private farms without permission

Outside of these sites, you have to look at each case about the region we are in and place, a normative tidal wave.

But as a general rule, outside of the sites mentioned above, if there is no prohibition, we could take out our awning, table and chair to eat without problem.
Another important thing to know is that the French motorhome culture is of great respect and education, which means that no one thinks of leaving their table and chair and awning anywhere all day. They only do it at the time of use and then they collect everything quickly. You must always do this as well, so that free camping is still tolerated in France outside of the sites we have mentioned above.

Motorhome services and areas in France

Traveling through France by motorhome is very easy, as it boasts the largest network of motorhome areas in Europe, with over 6000 sites . These areas offer full services, including waste disposal and water filling, and many also have electricity.

Most of the overnight areas for motorhomes or campers are municipal and free or at very low prices, less than € 10 for 24 hours.

In practically all points of interest or tourist towns you will find a motorhome area, and generally always central or well connected to the center of the towns.

The French have a PhD in camping and caravanning and it shows.

In addition to these motorhome areas, we find a network of overnight areas in very important farms and vineyards where they allow to spend the night and camp in exchange for the purchase of km0, this network is what makes France Passion.

Routes

In general the roads are very good in France. The national ones usually have a hard shoulder and are usually fine, although depending on the area you will find many changes in grade, curves and a lot of two-way traffic.

The highways are great, but against the extortionate prices. In some sections there are highways, however they are minimal.

Finally, you should know that between November 1 to March 31 in 48 departments of France, including those bordering Spain, it is mandatory to carry chains (at least for the two driving wheels) or winter tires.

If you want to see an article about which snow chains and/or winter tires are best for a motorhome, here's an article we wrote based on our experience with our motorhome.