Things to Do
Here are a few ideas and resources for things to do in and around central Brittany. We included estimated travel time from Kermarc'h by car.
Sightseeing
Here are a few recommendations for places to visit in the area
Historical landmark with regular events including a market on Sundays, flanked by several restaurants
20 mins
Home of Brocéliande, the mystical forest of Arthurian legend, also an Arthurain Center and Paimpont Abbey
1 hr 30 mins
Large scale, ongoing hillside art installation with megalithic-style, granite monuments of Breton saints
40 mins
Coastal city with medieval walls, cobbled streets, colorful half-timber houses, a cathedral, restaurants, harbor and beaches
1 hr 20 mins
Charming medieval town known for its ramparts, cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses and 14th-century castle on the Rance river
1 hr 10 mins
Breathtakingly beautiful tidal island on the Normandy coast, one of the top 10 tourist sites in France
1 hr 45 mins
Restaurants
Here are some of our favorite local places to eat. These are just a few recomendations, there are many, many more to explore.
Warm family-run restaurant in Saint Nicolas du Pelem specializing in thin-crust pizza as well as burgers, pasta and salads
5 mins
Women-owned lunch spot serves an inexpensive 3 course prix-fixe menu on weekdays specializing in traditional, working class cuisine
10 mins
Friendly family-run country restaurant with evolving specials and standard fare such as steak frites, burgers, fish, salads and pasta. Have some vegetarian dishes and can do vegan as well if you call ahead.
15 mins
Traditional creperie in the scenic woods near the Abbey de Bon-Repos and the Nantes-Brest Canal
20 mins
Fine dining on a picturesque small lake, be sure to make a reservation, can accommodate vegetarians if you make a reservation 3 days in advance
10 mins
Delicious, well-presented crepes in Rostrenen
20 mins
For Kids
Nearby attractions for families with kids
Amusement park in Bégard
50 mins
Zoo between Saint-Brieuc and Guingamp
50 mins
A fully restored Breton village of thatched cottages, retracing the daily life of peasants in the 19th century with activities, crafts, games and traditional food
1 hr
Amusement park between Rennes and St Malo
1 hr 40 mins
A tour of 36 life-size scenes of dinosaurs, early mammals and the evolution of humans
1 hr 40 mins
Cidreries and Breweries
Sample local ciders and beers and see how they are made
Craft brewery and brewpub in Mur de Bretagne uses local and organic ingredients
20 mins
Organic cider and juice made with old local apple varieties
45 mins
Local farm and cider house
25 mins
Specializing in juice, cider and spirits including some organic products from apples grown in their orchard.
50 mins
Breton craft brewery with a wide range of beers including organic varieties
35 mins
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Producers of our current favorite local cider
1 hr 5 mins