MTG1 25 Douarnenez Locranan Plomoderm Menez Hom Peninsula Crozon Camaret Sur Mer
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Last edit: 12-02-2021
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2h 57m
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Distance
114.78 km
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RouteXpert Review Bert Loorbach, the writer, is an enthusiastic motorcyclist himself and lived in France for a year and a half. During that time he devoted himself to mapping the unknown and beautiful roads of France especially for motorcyclists.
Hotels, campsites, places of interest, parking spaces and restaurants are listed as POIs.
This route is only 115 km, but will take all day due to the many points to stop for a while.
The ride starts in Douarnenez in this city and the area are many campsites and hotels to spend the night. There is also a shipping museum in the harbor, definitely worth a visit if you are passing through.
Along the way you pass the beautiful beach Beach du Ris Douarnenez (RP2).
We continue to Locranan (RP3), where you should definitely stop in the center to take a few pictures of the beautiful buildings, church and chapel from the Renaissance period, built from granite. There is also a museum for the enthusiast.
We continue on the D63 to Plomoderm where we can visit the Sainte-Marie chapel at RP4. In March 1903, during a violent storm, this chapel was struck by lightning in the tower of the chapel and the roof partially collapsed. The chapel has been classified as a historic monument since October 28, 19163. In Breton, the House of the Virgin is mentioned as the popular language called the chapels with the Virgin Mary as landlady. The chapel and the monastery are located at the foot of the two peaks of Ménez-Hom at an altitude of 193 meters. Certainly worth the value for a short stop.
Then also drive to the top of the Menez-Hom (RP5) which with its 330 meters is one of the highest points in Brittany. A dead volcano that is definitely worth a visit. After an easy climb you have an exceptional view of the surroundings. Today, this former holy mountain is very popular among Paragliders.
We then drive on the D887, a beautiful two-lane road through a green and rolling landscape. Just before Croaz Semeno we turn left and drive back towards the coast with many beautiful little villages and panoramas. We drive along the coast towards Crozon, on the way enjoying the beautiful surroundings and narrow roads through the rolling countryside. Occasionally take the time to stop for a photo. At RP11 you pass a nice little beach, when the weather is good a good point to stop and take a refreshing dip.
At RP16 you see the Four à Chaux de Rozan, a feudal hill on which a defense structure built of earth and wood with a view of the Aber site.
We drive further towards Crozon where we have a nice tour on the Crozon Peninsula awaiting us, beautiful narrow roads through a beautiful green landscape with a view of the sea. Along the way you pass several historic forts, batteries and memorials.
At RP19 you can park for a short walk to Cape of the Goat where you can enjoy the beautiful view and the Mémorial de l'Aéronautique Navale and the Batterie du Cap de la Chèvre.
We drive further north again, driving along the beautiful coast for a short while via Taladec'h to Pointe de Espagnol (RP26) where we can stop to visit the fort and the batteries. After this short stop we drive on the narrow D355 towards Camaret sur Mer.
We continue to the highlight of the ride, a visit to Pointe de Pen-Hir (RP27), the most beautiful of the four points on this peninsula. Again a beautiful view. Off the coast there are three rocks in the water that are called the Tas de Pois (pile of peas).
We drive back to the Camaret-sur-Mer terminus where we check in at one of the many hotels or set up our tent at the campsite.
I rate this route with 5 stars because of the beautiful roads through a beautiful green landscape with beautiful views over the sea.
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Brittany (Breton: Breizh [brɛjs]; French: Bretagne [bʁətaɲ]) is the farthest west of the regions of Metropolitan France. It is covers about four-fifths of the territory of the historic province of Brittany. Its capital is Rennes.
Brittany is a peninsular region bordered by the English Channel to the north and the Bay of Biscay to the south, and its neighboring regions are Normandy to the northeast and Pays de la Loire to the southeast. Bro Gozh ma Zadoù is the anthem of Brittany. It is sung to the same tune as that of the national anthem of Wales, Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau, and has similar words. As a region of France, Brittany has a Regional Council, which was most recently elected in 2015.
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Brittany is a peninsular region bordered by the English Channel to the north and the Bay of Biscay to the south, and its neighboring regions are Normandy to the northeast and Pays de la Loire to the southeast. Bro Gozh ma Zadoù is the anthem of Brittany. It is sung to the same tune as that of the national anthem of Wales, Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau, and has similar words. As a region of France, Brittany has a Regional Council, which was most recently elected in 2015.
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The routes have been carefully created by Bert Loorbach, who is an enthusiastic motorcyclist himself. He lived in France for a year and a half, during which time he devoted himself to mapping the unknown and beautiful back roads of France especially for motorcyclists.
The routes are bundled in the Motortourgids France part 1 of Kosmos publishing house and now also available in MyRouteApp.
I have taken over the routes in MRA and sometimes adjusted them slightly to make them even more interesting for the motorcyclist.
The routes have been carefully created by Bert Loorbach, who is an enthusiastic motorcyclist himself. He lived in France for a year and a half, during which time he devoted himself to mapping the unknown and beautiful back roads of France especially for motorcyclists.
The routes are bundled in the Motortourgids France part 1 of Kosmos publishing house and now also available in MyRouteApp.
I have taken over the routes in MRA and sometimes adjusted them slightly to make them even more interesting for the motorcyclist.
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The overnight ferry crossing from Plymouth to Roscoff is a relaxing way to begin your 3 days of sightseeing in North West France. Touring the coasts and countryside of Brittany and Normandy, you'll discover beautiful sandy beaches, tiny fishing ports, bustling market towns and iconic and historical sites. Don't forget to sample Brittany's renowned seafood and delicious sweet and savoury pancakes, or Normandy cider and of course their 'hard to say no to' apple brandy, Calvados .
Day 1 takes you along the beautiful and rugged coast to Mont St Michel, a World Heritage site, visible for miles around. This is a wonderful place at any time of year, although be prepared for it to be very busy in summer. Your first hotel is just 30 minutes further along the coast at Hôtel Ibis Avranches Baie du Mont Saint-Michel. Other hotels are nearby and links for this hotel and your second night at Port en Bessin are in the individual route reviews.
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Day 3 tells the American story of D-Day with visits to Omaha and Utah beaches, various museums and the first town in France to be liberated during operation Overlord - Sainte-Mère-Eglise where an effigy of private John Steele dangles by his parachute from the church steeple.
Your return to the UK is via Cherbourg, to either Poole or Plymouth depending on the time of year, most sailings are around 17:00 hrs. Details from Brittany Ferries can be found in the link in the first review.
This is a great mini tour that'll give you a good glimpse of what this part of northern France has to offer and will leave you wanting to return.
Day 1 takes you along the beautiful and rugged coast to Mont St Michel, a World Heritage site, visible for miles around. This is a wonderful place at any time of year, although be prepared for it to be very busy in summer. Your first hotel is just 30 minutes further along the coast at Hôtel Ibis Avranches Baie du Mont Saint-Michel. Other hotels are nearby and links for this hotel and your second night at Port en Bessin are in the individual route reviews.
Day 2 takes you first to Bayeux, world famous for its astonishing tapestry depicting the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, remarkable as a work of art and important as a source for 11th-century history. Bayeux also has a picturesque old quarter, WW2 museum and cathedral worth visiting (park motorcycles next to cathedral).
Then you can take in the sobering atmosphere at Pegasus Bridge, liberated by the British 6th Airborne Division glider unit, a full size replica of a Horsa glider shown in the picture above is on display, and the tale of the men it transported gives you a remarkable insight into the scale, ferocity and poignancy of Operation Overlord. Arromanches' Mulberry Harbour (Port Winston) and the gun emplacements dotted along the coast that you'll visit are reminders of the combats that took place here over 70 years ago. A great night is guaranteed at your second hotel in the fishing port of Port en Bessin where you can sample local cider (cidre) some of the freshest seafood available, fine wine, and finish off with some local calvados.
Day 3 tells the American story of D-Day with visits to Omaha and Utah beaches, various museums and the first town in France to be liberated during operation Overlord - Sainte-Mère-Eglise where an effigy of private John Steele dangles by his parachute from the church steeple.
Your return to the UK is via Cherbourg, to either Poole or Plymouth depending on the time of year, most sailings are around 17:00 hrs. Details from Brittany Ferries can be found in the link in the first review.
This is a great mini tour that'll give you a good glimpse of what this part of northern France has to offer and will leave you wanting to return.
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