15 Best things to do in Crozon, Brittany
Your local guide to the best attraction
Welcome to Crozon, the crown jewel of Brittany
Nestled in the stunning region of Brittany, Crozon is a remarkable destination. It boasts an array of breathtaking landscapes and a rich cultural heritage. Known for its dramatic coastline, Crozon offers visitors a unique blend of natural beauty, and cultural importance. Explore the area with our list of 15 best things to do in Crozon.
The region is famous for its soaring cliffs, sandy beaches, and lush greenery, making it a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Whether you are keen on exploring the picturesque coast, indulging in local cuisine, or participating in exciting water sports, Crozon caters to a diverse range of interests.
Made by a local, this list of the best 15 things to do in Crozon takes you a step closer to experiencing the best of what Brittany has to offer.
15 Best things to do in Crozon, a local’s list
For Adventurers
- Go surfing
- Visit sea caves on a kayak
- Take a survival course
- Try out land-yachting
- Sail on a traditional boat
- Hike the famous GR34
- Share a meal with locals
- Spend a day at the living museum
- Explore the Landevennec forest
- Taste unusual seafood
- Learn bushcraft skills
- Take a bicycle trip
- Go boat watching
- Indulge with local crepes
- Join a traditional event
For Families
- Spend a day at the beach
- Hike the famous GR34
- Take a family bushcraft course
- Try out land-yachting
- Sail on a traditional boat
- Join a traditional event
- Explore Camaret’s artists village
- Visit Landevennec Abbey
- Spend a day at the living museum
- Have fun with high ropes
- Get lost in a labyrinth
- Go boat watching
- Take a bicycle trip
- Indulge with local crepes
- Visit Oceanopolis
For Foodies
- Indulge with local crepes
- Visit a cider house
- Take a guided food tour
- Taste locally roasted coffee
- Join a guided tour at a distillery
- Eat extra-fresh fish
- Try the best pastries
- Taste local seafood
- Share a meal with locals
- Visit the birthplace of Kouign-Amman
- Visit the sardine canning museum
- Have breakfast at the beach
- Eat at a world class restaurant
- Buy monks made products in an abbey
- Taste local beer
For Everyone
- Spend a day at the beach
- Go surfing
- Take a guided food tour
- Explore Camaret’s artists village
- Indulge with local crepes
- Visit a cider house
- Visit sea caves on a kayak
- Hike the famous GR34
- Try the best pastries
- Learn bushcraft skills
- Try out land-yachting
- Have breakfast at the beach
- Eat extra-fresh fish
- Join a traditional event
- Spend a day at the living museum
A local, no-nonsense, independent list, no sponsored content, just great info
Thank you for reading our list of the 15 best things to do in Crozon, in here no tourist traps, only experiences and places loved by locals. If you wish to discover the real Brittany, then keep on reading.
None of the content is sponsored in any ways and you’ll find a lot of useful advice that will save you plenty of time and money while making your holiday memorable.
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For Adventurers
The 15 best things to do in Crozon for outdoor lovers
I. Go surfing
Definitely a n°1 activity in Crozon, surfing is a deep part of the local culture. Depending on your level you can rent a board or take a course, there are spots for all levels and weather conditions.
If you are new to surfing we cannot stress enough the importance of taking a surfing course. If you have surfed before we recommend you rent a board and head to the most suitable spot for your level. To make the most of it, we advise you to book a surf guide that will take you to the best spots in the area.
II. Visit sea caves on a kayak
A great activity for a calm sunny day. Set off from Morgat beach where you can rent a kayak and wonder around the bay safely. Be mindful of the tides, as too high or too low tide will prevent access to the caves.
You need a minimum of a half day for that, but a full day with a picnic on a remote, sea access only, cove is definitely the best option. Remember that access to the ‘Ile Vierge’ beach is forbidden, there are many other nice ones around though, you can book a guide here for that.
III. Take a survival course
Why not use your holiday to learn new skills with a fun and challenging outdoor survival course? No skills required, choose between a half day, one of two days courses. Small groups and safe space to assess and improve your survival and resilience skills.
Courses are family friendly and can be booked as a private session for groups. Take a break from the coast and enjoy a bit of forest air. Click here for more info and to book a course.
IV. Try out land-yachting
Use the wind and feel the speed, hop into a sail powered race kart and enjoy low to the ground cornering. If you have never tried land-yachting before that is definitely a must do activity, smiley face guaranteed.
You can book with Jerome, his carts are good and easy to master, his English decent and he is a good instructor. You can ride in Goulien or Lestrevet depending on the day.
V. Sail on a traditional boat
Learn about traditional sailing and go out at sea on a local old rigging sail boat. From few hours to few days you can cruise around the ‘rade de Brest’ or go out to further islands. You have a great variety of boats you can sail on, from small 8 persons rig to large 3 masts 50+ people boats.
We recommend sailing with Brigitte on Le Grand Bleu, which is a 10 people single mast boat traditional from the area. Let us know if you need a booking with her
VI. Hike the famous GR34
Isn’t there a better way to enjoy a holiday than by taking a hike along a magnificent coastal path ? Free, family friendly, and beautiful, the paths take you though very diverse landscapes, from pine forests to dunes, moors and creeks.
The full route around Crozon peninsula is just under 150km. However you can cut short in many places or only take easy sections for little ones. Whether you want to walk 2h, half a day or a full day there are always routes for your needs. A guide will prove useful to choose the best itinerary and give you historical and cultural notes.
VII. Share a meal with locals
Want to meet real locals and get to know about the culture? Invite yourself for a meal! Food in France is close to sacred and locals find that sharing a meal is the best way of getting together. Don’t be shy and ask people out, you’ll be surprised to see how many people are happy to share a moment in their life with a stranger.
If asking strangers in the street feel a bit much, just send us a message and we’ll arrange that for you.
VIII. Spend a day at the living museum
Technically a museum but definitely not a museum. Learn about traditional life in Brittany, see the action and be included in it. Play traditional games, forge something, make butter or whatever is on that day.
Do not miss the chance to learn from elders transmitting their knowledge in what seems more like a friendly village dedicated to preserve the local culture than a museum. To make the most of your visit book an interpret, it would be a shame not to reply to these curious grannies.
IX. Visit Landevennec Abbey
With the largest forest on the Crozon peninsula and one remote port between ocean and river, Landevennec boasts a historical abbey and a cosy village surrounded by extensive forest trails.
You can find edible fruits, berries or mushrooms depending on the season. Spot the disused destroyers waiting for dismantlement in a bend of the river or get a shot of bridge on a foggy day. If you need a guide send us a message here.
X. Taste unusual seafood
If you are not from a coastal region, eating seafood can seem a little odd or even scary. However locals do enjoy a wide variety of shells, molluscs and crabs. What and how to eat them can be unsettling for first timers, and ordering a seafood platter in a restaurant can quickly turn into a Mr Bean situation.
To avoid any ‘faux pas’, we recommend you book a tasting tour, your guide will bring you to the places that actually serve fresh, local and seasonal products, which somehow isn’t the case in too many places, and show you how to eat those oddly looking foods.
XI. Learn bushcraft skills
Why not use you holiday to learn something new and connect with nature? You can join a bushcraft workshop or course be it for few hours or few days, and acquire useful and fun skills.
From making fire from scratch to carving you own spoon, take a moment to disconnect and enjoy being in nature.
XII. Take a bicycle trip
With plenty of cycling routes, the Crozon peninsula is a great place to ride around. Whether it’s to go to the beach or climb up and down our hills you have plenty of opportunities to test your legs. Even thought we are in a costal area, the landscape is fairly hilly and will require some stamina.
You can rent a bicycle at ‘cycles du bout du monde’ in the town of Crozon or have it delivered to your accommodation by Aber Bikes or Roscanveloc.
XIII. Go boat watching
As a traditional fishing and sailing region the Crozon peninsula has plenty of boats to watch. Be it the world’s fastest multihulls, the small fishing boats, or the traditional old rigging sail boats let yourself observe these floating pieces of history.
Head to Camaret for the best boat spotting, then to Rostelec to admire wooden carcases let for the sea to take back. Get a local guide to tell you about their history or visit the Douarnenez boats museum.
XIV. Indulge with local crepes
Crepes are now found everywhere in the world under all sorts of forms, however the authentic Bretton crepes are well alive here in Crozon. Made by hand from family recipes handed down trough generationsa and with only three simple ingredients (buckwheat, water and salt) there are the most emblematic cultural and culinary symbol of Brittany.
Although creperies are common, finding a good crepe isn’t always easy. We highly recommend eating in ‘La Marine‘ in Camaret as they have by far the best crepes in the region, do expect long queueing times during the season. If you want to try out the best of local gastronomy, join a food tour.
XV. Join a traditional event
Feel like listening to live music and dancing ? In the season you will find yourself with plenty of options to attend local events, concerts or festivals. To get the most local experience join a Fest-Noz, or night party in Bretton, a celebration of local dance and music.
Such events tend to happen every two week or so in different locations. Look at the local events calendar for currently on festivities. Many of them aren’t advertised online so keep an eye open for posters in bars and restaurants.
Go beyond the 15 best things to do in Crozon, book a themed guided tour !
For Families
15 best family friendly things to do in Crozon
I. Spend a day at the beach
How about starting your holiday by burying your feet in the sand ? There are over 50 beaches and coves on more than 120km of coastline all accessible from Crozon in less than 20 minutes.
Whether you are after a calm sandy beach, a hidden rocky cliffside cove or an estuary, our guide can take you to the best beach according to the daily weather and tides to suit your needs.
II. Hike the famous GR34
Isn’t there a better way to enjoy a holiday than by taking a hike along a magnificent coastal path ? Free, family friendly, and beautiful, the paths take you though very diverse landscapes, from pine forests to dunes, moors and creeks.
The full route around Crozon peninsula is just under 150km. However you can cut short in many places or only take easy sections for little ones. Whether you want to walk 2h, half a day or a full day there are always routes for your needs. A guide will prove useful to choose the best itinerary and give you historical and cultural notes.
III. Learn bushcraft skills
Why not use you holiday to learn something new and reconnect with nature? You can join a bushcraft workshop or course for few hours, half a day or more, and acquire useful and fun skills.
From making fire from scratch to carving you own spoon, take a break to spend quality time with your loved one and enjoy a shared learning experience for the family .
IV. Try out land-yachting
Use the wind and feel the speed, hop into a sail powered race kart and enjoy low to the ground cornering. If you have never tried land-yachting before that is definitely a must do activity, smiley face guaranteed for the whole family.
You can book with Jerome, his carts are good and easy to master, his English decent and he is a good instructor. You can ride in Goulien or Lestrevet depending on the day. Double carts are also available on request.
V. Sail on a traditional boat
Learn about traditional sailing and go out at sea on a local old rigging sail boat. From few hours to few days you can cruise around the ‘rade de Brest’ or go out to further islands. You have a great variety of boats you can sail on, from small 8 persons rig to large 3 masts 50+ people boats.
We recommend sailing with Brigitte on Le Grand Bleu, which is a 10 people single mast boat traditional from the area. Let us know if you need a booking with her
VI. Join a traditional event
Feel like listening to live music and dancing ? In the season you will find yourself with plenty of options to attend local events, concerts or festivals. To get the most local experience join a Fest-Noz, or night party in Bretton, a celebration of local dance and music, which usually kicks off around 7/8pm until late. If you worry about the little ones staying up late, join a Fest-Deiz, or day party.
Such events tend to happen every two week or so in different locations. Look at the local events calendar for currently on festivities. Many of them aren’t advertised online so keep an eye open for posters in bars and restaurants.
VII. Explore Camaret’s artists village
Walking in the tiny streets of Camaret is like walking in a painting, with picturesque fishermen’s houses, flowers decorating painted blinds, and of course a plethora of artists’ workshops.
Don’t be shy to visit the workshops and chat to the artists, just mind that it can be cramped up and there tends to be valuable items within reach of smaller people. If you get hungry along the way, we recommend stopping at the café de la place.
VIII. Visit Landevennec Abbey
With the largest forest on the Crozon peninsula and one remote port between ocean and river, Landevennec boasts a historical abbey and a cosy village surrounded by extensive forest trails.
The Abbey hosts a monks community and you can buy items from their own production in a small shop. If you are in Landevennec you can also pay a visit to the interactive local history museum or grab a drink in MerMade bar. If you need a guide send us a message here.
IX. Spend a day at the living museum
Technically a museum but definitely not a museum. Learn about traditional life in Brittany, see the action and be included in it. Play traditional games, forge something, make butter or whatever is on that day. Little ones will love the many games that are free to play for all.
Do not miss the chance to learn from elders transmitting their knowledge in what seems more like a friendly village dedicated to preserve the local culture than a museum. To make the most of your visit book an interpret, it would be a shame not to reply to these curious grannies.
X. Have fun with high ropes
A great classic of summer holiday, high ropes are a safe bet to occupy your children for half a day without worries. The tree park of Crozon as been recently renovated and updated after a storm took down a lot of trees, it is safe and fun for all level and ages.
XI. Get lost in a labyrinth
Just in front of the tree park is a child friendly labyrinth where you can get them to use that leftover energy. There are changing themes and quest that will challenge and reward the most dedicated participants.
In case someone gets hungry there is a little place at the spot, where you will find tasty food made from local produce.
XII. Go boat watching
As a traditional fishing and sailing region the Crozon peninsula has plenty of boats to watch. Be it the world’s fastest multihulls, the small fishing boats, or the traditional old rigging sail boats let yourself observe these floating pieces of history.
Head to Camaret for the best boat spotting, then to Rostelec to admire wooden carcases let for the sea to take back. Get a local guide to tell you about their history or visit the Douarnenez boats museum.
XIII. Take a bicycle trip
With plenty of cycling routes, the Crozon peninsula is a great place to ride around. Whether it’s to go to the beach or climb up and down some hills you have plenty of opportunities to test your legs. Even thought we are in a costal area, the landscape is fairly hilly and will require some stamina.
You can rent a bicycle at ‘cycles du bout du monde’ in the town of Crozon or have it delivered to your accommodation by Aber Bikes or Roscanveloc, the last two have children bikes but you need to call them in advance as they don’t have so many. If they are out send us a message as we have few always laying around
XIV. Indulge with local crepes
Crepes are now found everywhere in the world under all sorts of forms, however the authentic Bretton crepes are well alive here in Crozon. Made by hand from family recipes handed down trough generations, with only three simple ingredients, buckwheat, water and salt, there are the most emblematic cultural and culinary symbol of Brittany.
Although creperies are common, finding a good crepe isn’t always easy. We highly recommend eating in ‘La Marine’ in Camaret as they have by far the best crepes in the region, do expect long queueing times during the season. If you want to try out the best of local gastronomy, join a food tour.
XV. Visit Oceanopolis
Rainy day ? Drive out to Brest and spend the day in one of the biggest aquatic museum in Europe. Both a research center and a museum, Oceanopolis is a great place to be amazed and learn about water based ecosystems.
Composed of three biospheres, temperate, polar and tropical, it includes interactive and sensory activities for children. Food is available on the spot, spending a full day there is recommended.
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For Foodies
15 best things to eat, drink and do in Crozon
I. Indulge with local crepes
Crepes are now found everywhere in the world under all sorts of forms, however the authentic Bretton crepes are well alive here in Crozon. Made by hand from family recipes handed down trough generations, with only three simple ingredients, buckwheat, water and salt, there are the most emblematic cultural and culinary symbol of Brittany.
Although creperies are common, finding a good crepe isn’t always easy. We highly recommend eating in ‘La Marine’ in Camaret as they have by far the best crepes in the region, do expect long queueing times during the season. If you want to try out the best of local gastronomy, join a food tour.
II. Visit a cider house
Crepes are good but they are even better paired with a good cider. Bretton cider tends to be on the sweeter side compared to British cider, comparable to tarter version of an Irish cider.
We recommend visiting the Rozavern cider house, they produce high quality ciders and spirits They also host events such as local producers market and concerts. If you feel like exploring other cider options you can choose to follow the ‘Cidres de Cornouaille’ route, a collection of quality local cider houses around the region.
III. Take a guided food tour
If you want to enjoy the best food in the area but don’t know where to start, your best bet is to book a food tour. We sort out the bad, the good, and the ugly for you, so that you only get the freshest, tastiest and most authentic food experience possible.
It is really surprising to realise how many places serve out of season, far fetched frozen ingredients, when great produce are available locally year round. A small tip: good restaurants aren’t the ones you see first.
IV. Taste locally roasted coffee
Coffee is a great part of French culture, here no flat whites or lattes, just good old expresso. If you want a drop of milk with that, ask for a ‘noisette’ (nu-ah-zet), if you want a slightly larger coffee, ask for ‘allongé’ (a-loan-jay), some milk with that: ‘un crème’ (an-krem)
If you are in the town of Crozon, go out for a morning coffee on the terrace of ‘Le Bretagne’. Their coffee standard but you can do people watching on market days. For high quality coffee visit the sable roastery in Camaret.
V. Join a guided tour at a distillery
If you are on the cider route, it is definitely worth stopping over in the ‘Distillerie des Menhirs‘ in Plomelin, just south of Quimper. They produce various type of traditional high quality liquors and spirits.
Don’t miss out on trying their buckwheat whisky matured in Broceliande forest oak casks. They offer tours and tasting sessions in English.
VI. Eat extra-fresh fish
Hard to find fresher fish than around Crozon peninsula, surrounded by the ocean and created by fishermen, you are in the right place to eat the catch of the day. Remember to try the Bretton pink Langouste.
Head to the Camaret for the freshest of the freshest. ‘Poissonerie la Pêche Bretonne’ is a local’s favorite fish shop, trusted for having the best pieces in the area. If you want to eat out, the ‘Thalasa’ further down the road offers a good selection of local fish dishes.
VII. Try the best pastries
Ah France and its croissants, pains au chocolat and other beautiful morning delicacies. You can’t skip on having pastries while on holidays here. However, rushing into any bakery doesn’t leave you with much chance of tasting a real pastry. Most bakeries use ready made frozen stuff that neither looks nor tastes good.
If you want to enjoy the real thing, head to ‘Le Fourn’ile’ a local organic bakery that still makes everything by hand and bakes in a real wood fire oven. They also have a little stall on the main square in the morning on market days.
VIII. Taste local seafood
If you are not from a coastal region eating seafood can seem a little odd or even scary. However locals do enjoy a wide variety of shells, molluscs and crabs. What and how to eat them can be unsettling for first timers, and ordering a seafood platter in a restaurant can quickly turn into a Mr Bean situation.
To avoid any ‘faux pas’, we recommend you book a tasting tour, your guide will bring you to the places that actually serve fresh local and seasonal products, which somehow isn’t the case in too many places, and show you how to eat those oddly looking foods.
IX. Share a meal with locals
Want to meet real locals and get to know about the culture? Invite yourself for a meal! Food in France is close to sacred and locals find that sharing a meal is the best way of getting together. Don’t be shy and ask people out, you’ll be surprised to see how many people are happy to share a moment in their life with a stranger.
If asking strangers in the street feel a bit much, just send us a message and we’ll arrange that for you.
X. Visit the birthplace of Kouign-Amann
If you have a sweet tooth this one is definitely for you, the Kouign-Amann, or literally ‘butter cake’ in Bretton, is a simple yet incredibly indulgent desert. Consisting of a bread dough layered with sugar and butter, rolled and baked, it is both crispy and fluffy.
Born in Douarnenez, this pastry is now everywhere (I even found some in a bakery in Fukuoka, Japan!), to eat the real stuff go to ‘le fournil du Kreisker’ or ‘boulangerie de Plomarc’h’ and treat yourself.
XI. Visit the sardine canning museum
As you are visiting Douarnenez, take some time to discover its historic center, market place and of courses its ports, oceanside and riverside, and stop at the ‘Maison de la sardine’ a nice museum and shop dedicated to what made the town, sardines.
If you have some extra time go to Treboul and grab a drink in ‘Villa Cornic’ after taking a dip at the ‘Plage des sables blancs’, where people swim year round.
XII. Have breakfast at the beach
On a sunny morning go down to Morgat beach, and order a typical breakfast set from ‘Fourn’ile du Kador’ containing coffee, orange juice, a pastry and bread with butter and jam. Depending on your preferences you can sit on their terrace or take it away and have it on the stairs leading to the beach for a more romantic feel.
XIII. Eat at a world class restaurant
While in France treat yourself to a gourmet dinner in one of the few gastronomical restaurants dotted around the region.
The obvious choice would be to go to ‘L’auberge des Glazicks’, the only 2 Michelin stars in the region. An other good pick that get special points for its incredible location would be ‘Hotel de la plage’ in Saint-Anne la Palud.
XIV. Visit Landevennec Abbey
With the largest forest on the Crozon peninsula and one remote port between ocean and river, Landevennec boasts a historical abbey and a cosy village surrounded by extensive forest trails.
The Abbey hosts a monks community and you can taste and buy their home made products such as jams, sirups, liquors, candied fruits bars and others. If you are in Landevennec you can also pay a visit to the interactive local history museum or grab a drink in MerMade bar. If you need a guide send us a message here.
XV. Taste local beer
It goes without saying but trying local beer is a must. With many local breweries crafting great and unusual beers, you cannot get bored of it.
The ‘Terenez‘ beer is a go to for its wide range and quality brewing. You can visit the brewery and do tastings on the spot. Beers from ‘O’taquet‘, a newer, local brewery can be found in many bars and bought in the supermarket. If you want to have a virtually unlimited choice of beer, head to ‘Le comptoir de la Presqu’île’ a cosy bar with a garden in Crozon.
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For Everyone
15 best of the best things to do in Crozon
I. Spend a day at the beach
How about starting your holiday by burying your feet in the sand ? There are over 50 beaches and coves on more than 120km of coastline all accessible from Crozon in less than 20 minutes.
Whether you are after a calm sandy beach, a hidden rocky cliffside cove or an estuary, our guide can take you to the best beach according to the daily weather and tides to suit your needs.
II. Go surfing
Definitely a n°1 activity in Crozon, surfing is a deep part of the local culture. Depending on your level you can rent a board or take a course, there are spots for all levels and weather conditions.
If you are new to surfing we cannot stress enough the importance of taking a surfing course. If you have surfed before we recommend you rent a board and head to the most suitable spot for your level. To make the most of it we advise you to book a surf guide that will take you to the best spots in the area.
III. Take a guided food tour
If you want to enjoy the best food in the area but don’t know where to start, your best bet is to book a food tour. We sort out the bad the good and the ugly for you, so that you only get the freshest tastiest and most authentic food experience possible.
It is really surprising to know how many places serve out of season, far fetched frozen ingredients, when great produce are available locally year round. A small tip: good restaurants aren’t the ones you see first.
IV. Explore Camaret’s artists village
Walking in the tiny streets of Camaret is like walking in a painting, with picturesque fishermen’s houses, flowers decorating painted blinds, and of course a plethora of artists’ workshops.
Don’t be shy to visit the workshops and chat to the artists, just mind that it can be cramped up and there tends to be valuable items within reach of smaller people. If you get hungry along the way, we recommend stopping at the ‘café de la place‘.
V. Indulge with local crepes
Crepes are now found everywhere in the world under all sorts of forms, however the authentic Bretton crepes are well alive here in Crozon. Made by hand from family recipes handed down trough generations, with only three simple ingredients, buckwheat, water and salt, there are the most emblematic cultural and culinary symbol of Brittany.
Although creperies are common, finding a good crepe isn’t always easy. We highly recommend eating in ‘La Marine’ in Camaret as they have by far the best crepes in the region, do expect long queueing times during the season. If you want to try out the best of local gastronomy, join a food tour.
VI. Visit a cider house
Crepes are good but they are even better paired with a good cider. Bretton cider tends to be on the sweeter side compared to British cider, comparable to a tarter Irish cider.
We recommend visiting the Rozavern cider house, they produce high quality ciders and spirits. Thay also host events such as local producers market and concerts. If you feel like exploring other cider options you can choose to follow the ‘Cidres de Cornouaille’ route, a collection of quality local cider houses around the region.
VII. Visit sea caves on a kayak
A great activity for a calm sunny day. Set off from Morgat beach where you can rent a kayak and wonder around the bay safely. Be mindful of the tides as too high or too low tide will prevent access to the caves.
You need a minimum of a half day for that, but a full day with a picnic on a remote, sea access only, cove is definitely the best option. Remember that access to the ‘Ile Vierge’ beach is forbidden, there are many other nice ones around though, you can book a guide here for that.
VIII. Hike the famous GR34
Isn’t there a better way to enjoy a holiday than by taking a hike along a magnificent coastal path ? Free, family friendly, and beautiful, the path takes you though very diverse landscapes, from pine forests to dunes, moors and creeks.
The full route around Crozon peninsula is just under 150km. However you can cut short in many places or only take easy sections for the little ones. Whether you want to walk for 2h, half a day or a full day there are always routes for your needs. A guide will prove useful to choose the best itinerary and give you historical and cultural notes.
IX. Try the best pastries
Ah France and its croissants, pains au chocolat and other beautiful morning delicacies. You can’t skip on having pastries while on holidays here. However, rushing into any bakery doesn’t leave you with much chance of tasting a real pastry. Most bakeries use ready made frozen stuff that neither looks nor tastes good.
If you want to enjoy the real thing, head to ‘Le Fourn’ile’ a local organic bakery that still makes everything by hand and bakes in a real wood fire oven. They also have a little stall on the main square in the morning on market days.
X. Learn bushcraft skills
Why not use you holiday to learn something new and connect with nature? You can join a bushcraft workshop or course be it for few hours or few days, and acquire useful and fun skills.
From making fire from scratch to carving you own spoon, take a moment to disconnect and enjoy being in nature.
XI. Try out land-yachting
Use the wind and feel the speed, hop into a sail powered race kart and enjoy low to the ground cornering. If you have never tried land-yachting before that is definitely a must do activity, smiley face guaranteed for the whole family.
You can book with Jerome, his carts are good and easy to master, his English decent and he is a good instructor. You can ride in Goulien or Lestrevet depending on the day. Double carts are also available on request.
XII. Have breakfast at the beach
On a sunny morning go down to Morgat beach, and order a typical breakfast set from ‘Fourn’ile du Kador’ conatining coffee, orange juice, a pastry and bread with butter and jam.
Depending on your preferences you can sit on their terrace or take it away and have it on the stairs leading to the beach for a more romantic feel.
XIII. Eat extra-fresh fish
Hard to find fresher fish than around Crozon peninsula, surrounded by the ocean and created by fishermen, you are in the right place to eat the catch of the day. Remember to try the Bretton pink Langouste.
Head to the Camaret for the freshest of the freshest. ‘Poissonerie la Pêche Bretonne’ is a local’s favorite fish shop, trusted for having the best pieces in the area. If you want to eat out, the ‘Thalasa’ further down the road offers a good selection of local fish dishes.
XIV. Join a traditional event
Feel like listening to live music and dancing ? In the season you will find yourself with plenty of options to attend local events, concerts or festivals. To get the most local experience join a Fest-Noz, or night party in Bretton, a celebration of local dance and music.
Such events tend to happen every two week or so in different locations. Look at the local events calendar for currently on festivities. Many of them aren’t advertised online so keep an eye open for posters in bars and restaurants.
XV. Spend a day at the living museum
Technically a museum but definitely not a museum. Learn about traditional life in Brittany, see the action and be included in it. Play traditional games, forge something, make butter or whatever is on that day.
Do not miss the chance to learn from elders transmitting their knowledge in what seems more like a friendly village dedicated to preserve the local culture than a museum. To make the most of your visit book an interpret, it would be a shame not to reply to these curious grannies.