Never been but that part of the world is full of megalithic monuments and if I spent time there I would go to some . Carnac is fascinating but there are many more.
How many years do you stay on site?
Ulgoat forest.
Mont Saint michel
Mont St Michel
Côte d’Armor
La Rochelle
Bordeaux
All the french west coast ils great
I’m a big fan of Tours and the many beautiful chateaux in the Loire Valley. Faves include Chenonceau, Chambord, Blois, and Amboise. I lived in Nantes and spent a lot of time in west and northwest France. I also recommend Caen and the Normandy/D-Day Beaches, as well as Bayeux – be sure to see the tapestry and visit the nearly 1000 year old cathedral. Mont St. Michel is a must-visit. Also highly recommend Saint Malo, the walled city is great. Rouen can be nice for a day or two and has some good sights. Honestly it’s a great part of France! You’ll have a great time.
Edit: As someone else mentioned, Carnac is really cool! Think tiny Stonehenge with many more stones. There’s also nice places on the Atlantic coast.
Saint Cado, Morbihan. Never seen something like that anywhere else. And there is a camping site.
Quiberon is amazing, especially if you’re a surfer and nature lover… many hidden beaches and lovely sceneries
The area around Bassin d’Arcachon is great, a bit posh but it’s also part of the experience! It’s a hotspot for oysters, seafood and wine (near Bordeaux). I really recommend Cap Ferret, Pylat (and the dune), the large beaches (La Salie, le Petit Nice, Biscarrosse), pretty popular surf area as well! Overall the vibe reminds me of California: some very rich areas with beautiful houses, but a pretty laid back atmosphere with the beach and surfing! Enjoy!
Bordeaux town center is pretty famous, but not far from there is St Emilion, a medieval city, mostly known for it’s wine. (The whole Medoc area is known for winel There is also an ornithologist parc in La Teste de Buch. There is a lot of smaller town with beaches.
Jonzac is a thermal town, known for spa and stuff like that.
La Rochelle is pretty town that used to be a marine base where navy boat where built and is now famous for his aquarium.
Not far from there is the famous “Fort Boyardx
Oleron Island, Sable d’Olonne are party marine town, known for lighthouses and oysters farming.
La roche sur yon is famous for its architecture, and is between the national park of Marais Poitevin and the Loire Castle’s. There are a lot of grotto and natural foayion to see.
And it’s not far from the Put du fou, a very famous historical touristic spot, with medieval show like falconery, battle in medieval armor and stuff like that.
Along the river Loire, there are plenty of castle, known for their architecture and unique history.
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Never been but that part of the world is full of megalithic monuments and if I spent time there I would go to some . Carnac is fascinating but there are many more.
How many years do you stay on site?
Ulgoat forest.
Mont Saint michel
Mont St Michel
Côte d’Armor
La Rochelle
Bordeaux
All the french west coast ils great
I’m a big fan of Tours and the many beautiful chateaux in the Loire Valley. Faves include Chenonceau, Chambord, Blois, and Amboise. I lived in Nantes and spent a lot of time in west and northwest France. I also recommend Caen and the Normandy/D-Day Beaches, as well as Bayeux – be sure to see the tapestry and visit the nearly 1000 year old cathedral. Mont St. Michel is a must-visit. Also highly recommend Saint Malo, the walled city is great. Rouen can be nice for a day or two and has some good sights. Honestly it’s a great part of France! You’ll have a great time.
Edit: As someone else mentioned, Carnac is really cool! Think tiny Stonehenge with many more stones. There’s also nice places on the Atlantic coast.
Saint Cado, Morbihan. Never seen something like that anywhere else. And there is a camping site.
Take a day trip to île d’Yeu (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%8Ele_d%27Yeu)
calvados cognac chouchen
Futuroscope if you’re into attractions parks
Quiberon is amazing, especially if you’re a surfer and nature lover… many hidden beaches and lovely sceneries
The area around Bassin d’Arcachon is great, a bit posh but it’s also part of the experience! It’s a hotspot for oysters, seafood and wine (near Bordeaux). I really recommend Cap Ferret, Pylat (and the dune), the large beaches (La Salie, le Petit Nice, Biscarrosse), pretty popular surf area as well! Overall the vibe reminds me of California: some very rich areas with beautiful houses, but a pretty laid back atmosphere with the beach and surfing! Enjoy!
Bordeaux town center is pretty famous, but not far from there is St Emilion, a medieval city, mostly known for it’s wine. (The whole Medoc area is known for winel There is also an ornithologist parc in La Teste de Buch. There is a lot of smaller town with beaches.
Jonzac is a thermal town, known for spa and stuff like that.
La Rochelle is pretty town that used to be a marine base where navy boat where built and is now famous for his aquarium.
Not far from there is the famous “Fort Boyardx
Oleron Island, Sable d’Olonne are party marine town, known for lighthouses and oysters farming.
La roche sur yon is famous for its architecture, and is between the national park of Marais Poitevin and the Loire Castle’s. There are a lot of grotto and natural foayion to see.
And it’s not far from the Put du fou, a very famous historical touristic spot, with medieval show like falconery, battle in medieval armor and stuff like that.
Along the river Loire, there are plenty of castle, known for their architecture and unique history.
That’s not a complete list, but that’s start.