35 Activities
⚡ Travelling Through Time: Three Days in the Loire, Brittany, and Normandy
Starts from
Paris
Transportation
Electric Car
CO2 Savings
236 lb
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
35
Duration
3 days
Length
447 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Paris
Transportation
Electric Car
CO2 Savings
236 lb
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
3 days
Length
447 mi
- History and Culture
- Gastronomy
- ⚡ Electric Routes
Maria Grazia Piccirillo
Traveller
- Visit the most beautiful Gothic architecture in France.
- Cross the sea with low tide in Saint-Malo.
- Explore the Brittany coast.
- Taste the oysters in Cancale.
- Visit Mont Saint-Michel.
Three days, three different regions, what a trip!
The itinerary for these days starts from Paris and reaches the Loire Valley in Chartres and Le Mans, known for their historical past and also for being the home of two of the most important Gothic Cathedrals in France. It will stop in Brittany, on the coast of Saint-Malo, known as the Corsair City and for its past as a military fortress. The other stop on the Brittany coast is Cancale, a renowned maritime port and famous for its oyster farming and trading.
On the way back, entering Normandy, there is the famous bay with the very high tides phenomenon and the pilgrimage Abbey on top of the cliff. The following stop is Caen, an ancient Gallo-Roman village, upon whose ruins William the Conqueror built two majestic Cathedrals. Although this route includes charging stations, make sure to fully charge your car before going on a road trip.
Travel itineraries are designed for self-drive experience – available from your phone to car navigation. You decide when and where to go. Car rental can be booked with priceless.com offers. Recommended accommodation can be found and booked inside the itinerary.
The itinerary for these days starts from Paris and reaches the Loire Valley in Chartres and Le Mans, known for their historical past and also for being the home of two of the most important Gothic Cathedrals in France. It will stop in Brittany, on the coast of Saint-Malo, known as the Corsair City and for its past as a military fortress. The other stop on the Brittany coast is Cancale, a renowned maritime port and famous for its oyster farming and trading.
On the way back, entering Normandy, there is the famous bay with the very high tides phenomenon and the pilgrimage Abbey on top of the cliff. The following stop is Caen, an ancient Gallo-Roman village, upon whose ruins William the Conqueror built two majestic Cathedrals. Although this route includes charging stations, make sure to fully charge your car before going on a road trip.
Travel itineraries are designed for self-drive experience – available from your phone to car navigation. You decide when and where to go. Car rental can be booked with priceless.com offers. Recommended accommodation can be found and booked inside the itinerary.
Categories
- History and Culture
- Gastronomy
- ⚡ Electric Routes
Three days, three different regions, what a trip!
The itinerary for these days starts from Paris and reaches the Loire Valley in Chartres and Le Mans, known for their historical past and also for being the home of two of the most important Gothic Cathedrals in France. It will stop in Brittany, on the coast of Saint-Malo, known as the Corsair City and for its past as a military fortress. The other stop on the Brittany coast is Cancale, a renowned maritime port and famous for its oyster farming and trading.
On the way back, entering Normandy, there is the famous bay with the very high tides phenomenon and the pilgrimage Abbey on top of the cliff. The following stop is Caen, an ancient Gallo-Roman village, upon whose ruins William the Conqueror built two majestic Cathedrals. Although this route includes charging stations, make sure to fully charge your car before going on a road trip.
Travel itineraries are designed for self-drive experience – available from your phone to car navigation. You decide when and where to go. Car rental can be booked with priceless.com offers. Recommended accommodation can be found and booked inside the itinerary.
The itinerary for these days starts from Paris and reaches the Loire Valley in Chartres and Le Mans, known for their historical past and also for being the home of two of the most important Gothic Cathedrals in France. It will stop in Brittany, on the coast of Saint-Malo, known as the Corsair City and for its past as a military fortress. The other stop on the Brittany coast is Cancale, a renowned maritime port and famous for its oyster farming and trading.
On the way back, entering Normandy, there is the famous bay with the very high tides phenomenon and the pilgrimage Abbey on top of the cliff. The following stop is Caen, an ancient Gallo-Roman village, upon whose ruins William the Conqueror built two majestic Cathedrals. Although this route includes charging stations, make sure to fully charge your car before going on a road trip.
Travel itineraries are designed for self-drive experience – available from your phone to car navigation. You decide when and where to go. Car rental can be booked with priceless.com offers. Recommended accommodation can be found and booked inside the itinerary.
Maria Grazia Piccirillo
Traveller
- Visit the most beautiful Gothic architecture in France.
- Cross the sea with low tide in Saint-Malo.
- Explore the Brittany coast.
- Taste the oysters in Cancale.
- Visit Mont Saint-Michel.
Travel itinerary
14 Activities
Day 1
224 mi2 mi
Crossing the Loire Towards the Brittany Coast
Your first day's journey takes you through the scenic Loire Valley, with stops in the historically rich cities of Chartres and Le Mans. You'll then continue to the Brittany coast, ending your day in Saint-Malo, where you'll spend the night.
Chartres and Le Mans are not only steeped in history but also home to some of France's most stunning Romanesque-Gothic structures. Additionally, the surrounding neighbourhoods, like Bel Air with its striking wall paintings and the Cité Plantagenêt in Le Mans, are sure to captivate you.
13 Activities
Day 2
45 mi2 mi
Discovering Brittany's Coastal Charm: Cancale and Saint-Malo
This second-day itinerary is all about the seaside! The locations you will explore are on the Brittany coast, in the cities of Saint-Malo and Cancale.
Known as the Corsair City, Saint-Malo has a history as a military city, with a path of defensive walls which separates the historical centre from the rest of the town and a beautiful fort located in the middle of the sea, accessible during low tide.
Moving northwest, there is Cancale, the most famous port in France for oyster farming and trading. Here, you can taste the delicacies of the Emerald Coast's seafood at a very reasonable price and straight from the producers!
The day's route ends in Mont Saint-Michel, which you will visit the following day!
8 Activities
Day 3
175 mi0.2 mi
Exploring Normandy: Mont Saint-Michel and Caen's Historic Abbeys
The third-day itinerary starts with the beautiful bay of Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy, famous for its very high tides and the majestic Abbey atop the mount. Here, you will also try the traditional galette bretonne in a quaint spot in the centre of Mont Saint-Michel.
Leaving the coast and heading to the mainland, the city of Caen awaits you. You can visit its beautiful abbeys, one for men and the other for women, where William the Conqueror and his wife Matilda stayed.
Before heading to Paris, make another quick stop for dinner in a lovely old manor and farm in the countryside of Val de Reuil, whose cuisine will surprise you.