After landing at Nantes Atlantique Airport, collect luggage and grab a quick coffee at Le Nid (in the airport) before catching the direct shuttle or a tram+TER connection toward the city; allow time to change at Nantes Station (Gare de Nantes) and pick up any last-minute snacks for the journey. Board the TER toward Quimper/Brest, enjoying rural Breton scenery through the carriage windows, then alight at Landerneau Station and take a short riverside walk to your accommodation, dropping bags and stretching your legs along the Elorn River before lunch.
Stroll from your lodging toward the historic heart and pause for tea or a light bite at Salon de Thé Au P'tit Creux, then explore the lively covered market at Marché de Landerneau where you can sample Breton cheese, charcuterie, and fresh pastries. Continue with a gentle riverside walk to the striking modern art installation at Le Pont de Rohan and finish the afternoon with a visit to the quirky local bookshop Librairie L'Ancre to pick up a guide or postcard for the rest of your trip.
Unwind after your travels with a relaxed dinner at Le Bistrot du Port, where you can taste fresh seafood and Breton cider in a cozy, riverside setting. Afterward, take a twilight stroll across Rue de la Roche to the lively Place du Général de Gaulle, stopping for a nightcap at Bar Le Tivoli and enjoying the calm glow of the town's historic facades before returning to your lodging.
Begin your day with a leisurely breakfast at Café Le Dauphin, then wander to the charming lanes toward Église Saint-Houardon to admire its Gothic architecture and quiet stained glass. Continue along the riverbank to the leafy Jardin Public de Landerneau for a peaceful stroll, watching local life unfold and stopping at La Maison du Biscuit for a sampling of buttery Breton biscuits before lunch.
Wander from the morning's riverside stroll toward the lively artisan quarter and stop for a late-afternoon tasting at Le Verre d'Argent, sampling local ciders and small plates while watching passersby. Then follow narrow cobbled streets to discover contemporary Breton craft at Atelier-Galerie Perroquet, browse handmade ceramics and textiles, and finish with a relaxed pause on the terrace of Café du Château overlooking the river as the light softens, connecting today's discoveries with your earlier visit to the gardens and church.
As dusk falls, enjoy a refined dinner at Le Cocon Breton, sampling a tasting menu of local shellfish and a carafe of artisanal cider while the riverside lights come on. Afterward, take a gentle post-prandial walk along the quieter stretch of the Quai de Rohan, pausing to admire the illuminated reflections on the Elorn River, then finish with a digestif and live Breton tunes at La Cave à Musique, a cosy spot frequented by locals.
Catch an early TER from Landerneau Station toward the Breton coast and arrive in Brest to begin with a brisk walk along the dramatic promontory at Plage du Moulin Blanc, breathing in sea air and watching fishermen at work. Follow this with a short drive or local bus to Petit-Port de Gouesnou for a seafood-focused brunch-fresh oysters and crêpes at Chez Léon-then stroll the nearby coastal path toward the jagged headlands, linking the riverside calm you enjoyed in Landerneau with the wilder maritime landscape of the Finistère coast.
After your morning by the sea, head to the sheltered harbor village of Le Conquet for a relaxed seafood lunch at Restaurant L'Anse du Four, sampling local langoustines and a chilled glass of Muscadet while watching fishing boats come and go. In the later afternoon, stroll the clifftop path toward the dramatic headland at Pointe Saint-Mathieu, explore the evocative ruins of the abbey and lighthouse, and pause at Café du Phare for a hot drink as the light softens, linking the maritime energy of Brest with the quieter historic coast you've been discovering.
As the day winds down, head to the charming fishing inlet of Morgat Harbour for an evening promenade and watch the tide slide out while local boats bob in the fading light; pause for a relaxed seafood plate and a glass of Muscadet at Le Récif, a waterside bistro known for its oysters and scallops. After dinner, drive a short way to the elevated Belvédère de la Baie, where a short, gentle walk brings you to panoramic views of the bay under sunset-finish with a warm cider or chocolat chaud at Café de la Corniche before returning to Landerneau, the coastal calm providing a satisfying close to your Breton explorations.
| Place / Activity | Cost |
|---|---|
| Nantes Atlantique Airport - Le Nid (coffee) | €4 |
| Airport to Nantes city (tram + TER) / shuttle | €12 |
| TER Nantes to Landerneau (second class) | €20 |
| Walk along Elorn River | Free |
| Salon de Thé Au P'tit Creux (tea / light bite) | €8 |
| Marché de Landerneau (samples: cheese, pastries) | €10 |
| Le Pont de Rohan (view / installation) | Free |
| Librairie L'Ancre (book / postcard) | €6 |
| Le Bistrot du Port (dinner, seafood + cider) | €30 |
| Bar Le Tivoli (nightcap) | €6 |
| Café Le Dauphin (breakfast) | €9 |
| Église Saint-Houardon | Free |
| Jardin Public de Landerneau | Free |
| La Maison du Biscuit (sampling) | €5 |
| Le Verre d'Argent (cider tasting / small plates) | €12 |
| Atelier-Galerie Perroquet (shopping) | €15 |
| Café du Château (tea / terrace) | €6 |
| Le Cocon Breton (tasting menu / dinner) | €40 |
| Quai de Rohan evening walk | Free |
| La Cave à Musique (digestif, live music) | €8 |
| TER Landerneau to Brest (second class) | €8 |
| Plage du Moulin Blanc (walk) | Free |
| Petit-Port de Gouesnou - Chez Léon (brunch: oysters/crêpes) | €25 |
| Local bus / short drive (Brest area) | €6 |
| Le Conquet - Restaurant L'Anse du Four (seafood lunch) | €28 |
| Pointe Saint-Mathieu (abbey, lighthouse) | Free |
| Café du Phare (hot drink) | €4 |
| Morgat Harbour promenade | Free |
| Le Récif (seafood plate + Muscadet) | €30 |
| Belvédère de la Baie (panorama walk) | Free |
| Café de la Corniche (cider / chocolat chaud) | €4 |
| Estimated Total (per person) | €382 |