Contrasts of Brittany

This 10-night cycling holiday (with options to shorten to 6 or 8 nights if you prefer) is a glorious mix: rural farming villages, pretty coastal towns, traffic-free country trails and panoramic stretches pedalling alongside the mighty Atlantic Ocean.Starting inland in the postcard-pretty village of Le Faouet, your route follows a circular loop skirting the gentle coastline of south-west Brittany, one of France's best-loved regions, with spectacular views throughout. As you cycle, you'll stumble across idyllic little fishing ports, discover sandy bays and coves, and enjoy leisurely lunches in pretty, thatched-roofed villages. On 'stay put' days, you can step back in time in mediaeval towns such as Quimperle or Pont Aven; take a boat to tiny off-shore islands, or just relax in the sun on the long quiet beaches sloping gently into the Atlantic Ocean.