Criques De Beg Meil A Fouesnant Thibault Poriel 2 1Criques De Beg Meil A Fouesnant Thibault Poriel 2 1
©Criques De Beg Meil A Fouesnant Thibault Poriel 2 1|Thibault Poriel

The GR®34 on the Breton Riviera

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It’s one of the most beautiful paths in France, with your feet firmly on the ground and your eyes on the horizon. On the Breton Riviera, the GR®34 winds its way between rocky points, secret beaches and wild lagoons… Ready to follow in the footsteps of the old customs officers?

The legendary GR34® trail discovering coastal treasures

More than 1,800 km long, it circles the Breton coastline, from Mont Saint-Michel to the Arzal dam in Morbihan, constantly offering breathtaking views of the sea.

Created during the French Revolution to monitor the coastline and combat smuggling, these paths are now the perfect way to discover some exceptional sites.

The customs trail is one of the best ways to discover all the riches of our destination. Prepare to be amazed!

On the Breton Riviera, 37 km of the GR®34 await you! Rocky points, marshes, dunes, beaches, coves… discover a new landscape at every turn!

Aerial view of Coq beach in BénodetAerial view of Coq beach in Bénodet
©Aerial view of Coq beach in Bénodet|Thibault Poriel
Coastal path around the marsh at MousterlinCoastal path around the marsh at Mousterlin
©Coastal path around the marsh at Mousterlin|Thibault Poriel
On the Gr34 at Beg Meil Fouesnant Thibault Poriel 1On the Gr34 at Beg Meil Fouesnant Thibault Poriel 1
©On the Gr34 at Beg Meil Fouesnant Thibault Poriel 1|Thibault Poriel
Coastal path at Anse Saint-Laurent in La Forêt-FouesnantCoastal path at Anse Saint-Laurent in La Forêt-Fouesnant
©Coastal path at Anse Saint-Laurent in La Forêt-Fouesnant|Thibault Poriel

    A legendary route by the ocean

    The GR®34, also known as the ” sentier des douaniers “, runs along more than 1,800 kilometres of Brittany’s coastline, from Mont-Saint-Michel to the Arzal dam. Originally created to monitor the coastline at the time of the Revolution, it has now become a paradise for hikers and lovers of the sea.

    On the Breton Riviera, it stretches over 37 kilometres of coastal path through five coastal communes: La Forêt-Fouesnant, Fouesnant, Bénodet, Clohars-Fouesnant and Gouesnac’h. A stretch as rich as it is varied, offering a total immersion in Brittany’s maritime landscapes.

    Coastal path at Beg-Meil, FouesnantCoastal path at Beg-Meil, Fouesnant
    ©Coastal path at Beg-Meil, Fouesnant|alexandre lamoureux
      Balcon Sur Lanse Saint Laurent A La Foret FouesnantBalcon Sur Lanse Saint Laurent A La Foret Fouesnant
      ©Balcon Sur Lanse Saint Laurent A La Foret Fouesnant|Thibault Poriel

        A concentration of nature and breathtaking scenery

        Every step of the way is a new setting: here a secluded cove, there a large beach fringed with dunes, and further on a marsh where birds nest. The GR®34 passes through emblematic sites such as :

        • La Mer Blanche, a luminous lagoon between Bénodet and Mousterlin that looks like the end of the world.
        • The Mousterlin marsh and the Penfoulic ponds, perfect for watching grey herons, egrets and kingfishers.
        • The Pointe de Mousterlin, theAnse du Petit Moulin and the Pointe de Beg-Meil all offer panoramic views where the sky and sea meet.

        Walk at your own pace… on the coastal path

        Whether you’re a seasoned sportsman, a Sunday walker or simply curious about nature, the GR®34 on the Breton Riviera can be adapted to suit all tastes. You can explore it in stages, for half a day or a weekend, or simply enjoy a stretch at sunset.

        And for those looking for something different, the Breton Riviera offers almost 200km of waymarked footpaths, between sea, countryside and heritage. All in one handy guide:

        • Le Carnet du Promeneur, available for €10 from tourist offices and town halls.
        • And for connected walkers, the free mobile application Balades en Pays Fouesnantais will take you step by step!

        Visit the route of the GR®34 on the Breton Riviera

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