Ideal alternative to Saint-Malo, it is the perfect refuge for a winter getaway.
We would be tempted by a invigorating getaway for a weekend. And if you have to choose a region, Brittany is ideal for recharging your batteries, with its peaceful and authentic atmosphere, its steep ribs offering long invigorating walks or its soft light so special depending on the changing colors of the sky. This small corsair city is ideal for disconnecting and recharging batteries in a preserved environment.
Far from the tourist bustle experienced by its great Malouine cousin, this little -known pearl of the Breton coast offers a more intimate experience of maritime Brittany, perfect for those who are looking for a peaceful stay, to discover nature and Breton heritage. Formerly refuge of corsairs and smugglers, this medieval jewel is today a seaside resort which has managed to keep its cachet of yesteryear.
At the bend of its cobbled alleys lined with dwellings of shipowners and old houses with granite facades, we discover small places and secret corners. The beating heart of the city is its old port, picturesque with its colorful trawlers, the ideal place to soak up the rich history of the maritime city, to breathe an iodized toning air and taste freshly caught seafood.
Welcome to Roscoff, nestled on the north coast of Finistère, a corsair city which has kept its soul of yesteryear. We will not miss the discovery of its original museum, the house of the Johnnies, which tells the story of the 19th century Roscovite onion merchants who roamed the United Kingdom by bicycle, or the visit of the Notre- Gothic church Lady of Croaz-Batz, with its emblematic Renaissance bell tower.
After strolling in the city, we go to relax at the Thalasso of Roscoff, the flagship establishment of the whole region, which offers a wide range of care (massages, algae wrap, facials) and advanced equipment (Heated seawater pool, salt cave, sauna and hammam) in an exceptional setting with sea view.
Ultimately, Roscoff is the ideal destination to disconnect from daily life in winter, in absolute relaxation. The atmosphere is absolutely magical, especially at the sunset, when the sun has an appointment with the old stones. And if you want to continue the getaway, Batz Island located a few minutes in a sea shuttle (count 11 euros), Allows a nature excursion of a day, exotic at will. Ready to leave you bewitching?