Ten things to do in north-western France before you die
Hello, we’re two weeks into the honeymoon season ( of The Earful Tower and my wife and I are currently in the small village of Plédran in Brittany.
We’ve driven 800 kilometres on the scooter and we’ve seen more than we can remember. Since the last episode ( , we've stayed near Deauville, on Normandy farms, and near D-Day beaches, before passing through the top half of Brittany.
Now that our time in the north west is coming to an end, here's our list of the ten things you absolutely must do before you die.
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1. Walk the top of the old city walls in Saint Malo at sunset
It's really as magical as it sounds, the old fortified walls will leave you gobsmacked. Prepare for wind!
2. See the tapestry of Bayeux
We'd heard about this museum, but nothing compares to walking along the 70m tapestry and taking it in yourself. Be sure to check out the local cathedral too, well worth a visit!
3. Walk through the old town of Bernay
Ever heard of Bernay? Neither had we. But it's absolutely a hidden gem of the north west - stop there on the way to Deauville, perhaps?
4. Explore the pink granite rocks at Ploumanac'h
Not only is this place one of the prettiest villages in the country (it won an award for it in recent years), but the seaside is mesmerising.
5. Try local delicacies such as cider, galettes, crepes, and Kouign-amann
Avoid your typical restaurant choices at all costs - go with the flow. Even if you can't pronounce it. Ten points if you can pronounce Koign-amann. I still can't.
6. Check out the Mont Saint Michel at low tide
Write a message in the sand and see it from the monastery above!
7. Visit the charming village of Dinan
Another pearl in Brittany, be sure to add it to your itinerary. Why not have a cider by the water while you're there?
8. Find a museum along the D-Day Beaches
We went to the Juno Beach centre, which was a good one, but there are plenty more to choose from.
9. Stay in a farm-house with a French family
We found a few via Airbnb and they were excellent. I suppose you never know what you're going to get, but a good French family will take you in and treat you like their own. Good luck!
10. Take the back roads and find the small villages
Can't stress this one enough - get off the highways and you'll be amazed at what you find!
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Driving Around Rostrenen 22110, Côtes d'Armor, Brittany, France 20th May 2019
Driving around 22110 Rostrenen, Cotes d'Armor, Brittany, France
Starting on the Lidl store car park turning right onto Avenue Albert Torquéau & then right onto Rue du Faouédic. At the traffic roundabout take the 3rd exit to Centre commercial Cap Vert, Za Goasnel with a brief stop at the Intermarche supermarket store. Next, back to the traffic Island taking the 4th exit onto the N164. At the next roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the D2164 (Route de Rostrenen, 22110 Plouguernével) & shortly after take the 1st exit to E.Leclerc Station Service. Next, 3rd exit back onto the D2164 Route de Rostrenen, 3rd exit onto the N164, 1st exit along Route de Saint Brieuc D790 & then turning left to 22110 Pempoul & on to the D31.
Videoed on Monday, 20th May 2019
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Driving Between Les Coteaux & La Mare, Plédran, Cotes d'Armor, Brittany, France 1st June 2012
Driving between Les Coteaux & La Mare, Plédran, Cotes d'Armor, Brittany, France
Videoed on Friday, 1st June 2012
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Le Bois de Plédran (Photos)
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Le Bois de Plédran.
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Urbex Bretagne : Air de repos abandonnée
Une aire de repos abandonnée au bord de la 4 voies sur la RN 12
Driving Along Rue de Callac D787, Guingamp, Brittany, France 29th December 2011
Driving along Rue de Callac (D787), Guingamp, Côtes d'Armor, Brittany, France
Videoed on Thursday, 29th December 2011
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Driving On The D790 & D700 From Lourme, Saint-Brandan To Rond-point de Brezillet,Trégueux, France
Driving along the D790, D700B & D700 from Lourme 22800 Saint-Brandan to Rond-point de Brezillet, 22950 Trégueux, Cotes d'Armor, Brittany, France
Videoed on Friday, 26th August 2011
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Driving Through 22390 Gurunhuel, Côtes-d'Armor, Brittany, France 24th May 2012
Driving through 22390 Gurunhuel, Cotes d'Armor, Brittany, France
Videoed on Thursday, 24th May 2012
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Driving On The D786 From 22430 Erquy To 22120 Yffiniac, Brittany, France 10th March 2020
Driving along the D786 from 22430 Erquy to 22120 Yffiniac, Côtes-d'Armor, Brittany, France. Driving through (or near to) 22430 Le Bignon, 22430 Le Pusset, 22430 La Couture, L'hôtel des Landes 22370 Pléneuf-Val-André, 22400 Saint-Alban, 22400 Planguenoual, Les Ponts Neufs, 22120 Carsugat, 22120 La Roche Martin & 22120 Saint-René to the N12 E50 junction.
Videoed on Tuesday, 10th March 2020
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Bretagne, France
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Driving Along Route de Pléneuf & Rue de la Corniche, Erquy, Brittany, France 1st June 2012
Driving along Route de Pléneuf & Rue de la Corniche, Erquy, Cotes d'Armor, Brittany, France
Videoed on Friday, 1st June 2012
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Driving On Route de Saint Brieuc D790, 22110 Rostrenen, Côtes d'Armor, Brittany, France
Driving along Route de Saint Brieuc D790 stopping at the new Lidl store. Next, back along Route de Saint Brieuc D790 taking the left turning for 22110 Pempoul Éven & finally back on to the D31.
22110 Rostrenen, Cotes d'Armor, Brittany, France
Breton: Rostrenenn
Videoed on Saturday, 4th September 2021
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Driving Along Grande Rue, 22320 Corlay, Côtes D'Armor, Brittany, France 16th October 2009
Driving along Grande Rue, 22320 Corlay, Cotes-d'Armor, Brittany, France
Videoed on Friday, 16th October 2009
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Driving On The D700 22000 Saint Brieuc, Côtes d'Armor, Brittany, France 28th May 2019
Driving on the D700 (Rue Guillaume Apollinaire, Rond-Point des Gallois, Rue Guillaume Apollinaire, Rue Monge & Rue Ampère).
Starting at the junction with the D1 (Rue Marcel Proust) to the N12 E50, E401 (Avenue de France) junction, 22000 Saint Brieuc, Côtes d'Armor, Brittany, France
Videoed on Tuesday, 28th May 2019
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Bretagne, France
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Driving Along Route de Corlay & Route de Bourbriac, Guingamp, Côtes d'Armor, Brittany, France
Driving along Route de Corlay (D767) & Route de Bourbriac (D8), Guingamp (& stopping at Lidl, Ploumagoar), Côtes d'Armor, Brittany, France
Videoed on Friday, 19th October 2012
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Driving Along The D264 & N164 Between Carhaix-Plouguer & Kermabjean, France 31st May 2012
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Videoed on Thursday, 31st May 2012
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skiing in ax-les-thermes
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ax-les-thermes is a beautiful village in ariège in the french pyrénées with a major ski resort in the area : ax 3 domaines. i love its warm natural sulfur baths after a long day of skiing and its charming restaurants. you can easily take the train from toulouse to ax-les-thermes and a bus will be waiting for you to take you to the ski resort thanks to the skirail pass (train ticket + bus + ski pass). ax-les-thermes is also conveniently close to andorra-la-vella for a quick tax-free shopping trip on your back (but you need a car).
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Driving On The N12 E50 & D786 From Yffiniac To Les Ponts Neufs, Brittany, France 1st June 2012
Driving along the N12 E50 & D786 From Yffiniac To Les Ponts Neufs, Cotes d'Armor, Brittany, France
Videoed on Friday, 1st June 2012
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Interview de Bernard Hinault Laurent Luyat dans l'émission Vélo Club sur France 2.
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