Moulin De Kermaux

To the sands and to the stones: the nearby town of Carnac is home to a two-kilometre beach that's just the ticket for families as it's lifeguarded and has two kids' clubs in summer; it's also the base of the Carnac Museum of Prehistory, telling the tale of this ancient area. Once you've armed yourself with reams of knowledge at the museum, set out to investigate the standing stones of the area, numbering about 3,000 made up of the Ménec, Kermario and Kerlescan sets. Several dolmens and the tumulus of Saint-Michel, the biggest megalithic grave mound in continental Europe, are among the area's other old sites. The traditional cuisine of the area should also be thoroughly investigated: oyster farming has been one of Carnac's main industries since the nineteenth century and is still going strong today. Buy oysters at the local markets or from the Carnac oyster farmers to prep them for yourself, or let them be served straight to you at one of the many bars and restaurants in town. Back on the Breton beaches, Légenèse and Ty Bihan are smaller and usually less busy seaside resorts, while Saint-Colomban is a top spot for windsurfing and kitesurfing.