Le Camping d'Ys

If you’re here between the end of April and the beginning of May, don’t miss the sailing spectacle of the Grand Prix Guyader down on Kervel beach. Not visiting during this season? No problem – there’s still plenty to do hereabouts. Kick things off in Locronan (10 minutes’ drive) with a stroll around the pretty stone houses flanked by manicured gardens before heading into the historical capital of the region, Quimper (25 minutes), and comparing them with the half-timbered homes here. Drop by the twin-spired gothic cathedral too then have a nosey around the Breton County Museum’s archaeological artefacts and old-school costumes. For a masterclass on the area’s maritime past, visit Douarnenez’s four harbours and have a gander at the Port-Rhu sea-themed museum’s five ancient vessels. Other ways to while the day away down at the coast includes making for the seaside resort of Morgat (35 minutes), scenically set between two rocky outcrops, and then venturing further on to the Cap de la Chèvre (50 minutes) to feel like you’re on the edge of the world…