Domaine Résidentiel de Plein-Air Le Vorlen

There are many fine things to do in and around the Fouesnant area (fishing, farmers’ markets, a cider house and watersports being just a handful of them) but it’s certainly worth leaving them behind for a trip to the stunning scenery of the Glénan Islands. You can spot them from the site, but a closer look is an excellent idea – hop on a boat from Beg Meil to this gorgeous archipelago to kayak, sail, scuba dive, hike or just picnic on a white sandy beach. If you’ve got time for a second boat ride, make it the one to Concarneau (also accessible with a 20-minute drive) to wander around the old walled town or the Château de Keriolet on the edge of town. Quimper (25 minutes’ drive) is another option for town-based wanders, taking in its medieval buildings, its cathedral, its fine arts and Breton history museums and its many pottery shops (and the tasty crêpes of the Place au Beurre…) Not to the taste of the kids? Perhaps try Océanopolis, a huge aquarium an hour away in Brest.