Currently in a trip planning stage for Normandy, Bretagne and the Loire for May 2026. I have the Normandy portion, DDay beaches and MSM sorted out and have 10 days to spend in Bretagne and the Loire. I'm not quite sure how to divide this up. I'm a little overwhelmed by how big Bretagne is and how many different aspects there are to it.
We are an older couple (in our 80's!) and still moderately active but bicycling and kayaking are out for us. A 5 mile hike with little elevation gain is our limit. We enjoy sitting in small cafes, interacting with locals and other travellers and good but not fancy food.
I know this is somewhat vague but after Dinan and Saint-Malo I'm not sure where to go. I've been reading Jean-Luc Bannalec's detective novels and would love to explore the Finistere area but don't want to miss out on other great areas.
After Bretagne we will be heading for the Loire Valley and I think 3 days will be sufficient there as we head back to CDG via TGV near Tours.
Thanks!
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I loved visiting the neolithic sites near Carnac. We trained to Auray and stayed there and I hired a great private guide to drive us to sites. Obviously some people are more interested in rocks than others (my husband is not a great fan) but i loved every minute of it. (even later got him to visit some great neolithic sites near Limerick)
https://janettravels.wordpress.com/2020/11/29/yes-ed-more-rocks-the-neolithic-alignments-at-carnac/