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2 days on the Crozon peninsula

Brittany/2024

2 days on the Crozon peninsula

This little tongue of land between the jaws of Finistère, with Brest to the north and Quimper to the south, is a godsend for the curious tourist. The whole of Brittany is here: the peaceful countryside, the wild coastline, which comes alive when the wind picks up, the little coves and beautiful beaches, the coastline cut into the most beautiful images of the region, and the seafaring villages of Camaret, Morgat, Crozon...

If you're coming by road, the best way to approach the peninsula is undoubtedly via the Térénez bridge, which spans the Aulne from Le Faou. This admirable and considerable structure, which replaced the ferry at the beginning of the 20th century, was for a long time the largest suspension bridge in Europe when it was first built. The current structure, inaugurated in 2011, is an architectural feat, the first curved, unsupported cable-stayed bridge. The trident-shaped tip of the peninsula makes for easy exploration, from one village to the next, from one curiosity to the next - parish enclosures, chapels, mills, remains of fortifications. Straight on to the pointe de Pen-Hir, passing through Camaret, south to cap de la Chèvre, with its magnificent views of the coast, and north to the pointe des Espagnols, dominating the coast from the 60-metre-high cliff, with its view of the Brest roadstead. The life of the peninsula, especially in season, is concentrated around a few towns: Crozon, with the beautiful beaches of l'Aber and Postolonnec; Camaret, a charming port with a lively quay, illuminated by the majestic tower built by Vauban at the end of the 17th century to watch over access, the only building in Brittany to be listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site; and Morgat, more intimate, more picturesque and quieter in appearance, with its painted houses creating a delightful colorful patchwork, on the very busy marina in season. There's a wide range of walks through the woods and dunes, and the motor-vehicle-free "voie verte" allows you to enjoy the surrounding nature to the full. As for nautical activities, there are of course many to choose from: sailing, sea kayaking, sand yachting, surfing, skateboarding, diving (at the Morgat marina center), sea outings and fishing, exploration of the Morgat sea caves and a summer sea link from Camaret to the island of Ouessant. The gourmet traveler is not forgotten. Many producers have settled in this blessed land, producing meat and cheese, honey, fruit, vegetables, mushrooms, cider, fruit juices and jams. Markets are of course very lively in season, in Crozon every morning (except Monday), in Morgat on the seafront every other Wednesday in season, and in Camaret on Tuesday mornings. All year round, you can feast on the local catch of langoustines, shrimps, lobsters, spiders and periwinkles.
Open
Auberge des Glazicks
18.5
/ 20
Prestige Restaurant
Auberge des Glazicks
Address 29550 PLOMODIERN
Chef Olivier Bellin
Cooking Cuisine d'auteur | French
Budget 80 € to 250 €
Open
Hôtel L'Auberge des Glazicks
Prestige Hotel
Hôtel L'Auberge des Glazicks
Address 29550 PLOMODIERN
Services Charm, Disabled access, On-site catering, Pets allowed, Private Parking, Restaurant selected by G&M
Budget 260 €
Restaurant
La Vague Bleue - Poissonnerie Camus
Selected Fish shop
La Vague Bleue - Poissonnerie Camus
Address 29160 CROZON
Maison Bannier
Selected Fine grocery
Maison Bannier
Address 29160 CROZON
Open
Hostellerie de la Mer
11
/ 20
Gourmet Restaurant
Hostellerie de la Mer
Address 29160 CROZON
Cooking French | Seafood
Budget 32 € to 65 €
Le Comptoir de la Presqu’île
Selected Beer Cellar
Le Comptoir de la Presqu’île
Address 29160 CROZON
Activity Wine merchant
Services On-site tasting
Boucherie Datavera
Selected Butchery
Boucherie Datavera
Address 29160 CROZON
Activity Delicatessen
Boulangerie Yhuel
Selected Bakery
Boulangerie Yhuel
Address 29160 CROZON
Thé à l'Ouest
Selected Coffee shop
Thé à l'Ouest
Address 29160 CROZON
Activity Tea shop
Services On-site tasting
Tonnerre de Bresse
Selected Wine merchant
Tonnerre de Bresse
Address 29160 MORGAT
Services On-site tasting
La Biscuiterie de Camaret
Selected Biscuit bakery
La Biscuiterie de Camaret
Address 29570 CAMARET-SUR-MER
Services Delivery service , Online shop
Open
Le Mutin Gourmand
12
/ 20
Gourmet Restaurant
Le Mutin Gourmand
Address 29160 CROZON
Cooking French | Local
Budget 38 € to 56 €
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