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    [name] => France: The Best of Brittany
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Brittany is just a ferry ride across the English Channel, but the roll-call of birds, butterflies and other wildlife is surprisingly different. This 2-centre, late spring, holiday showcases those birds and butterflies that we don’t find here at all, or are rare and in decline, in Britain. We begin in La Roche Bernard where we shall visit a vast private forest with wide rides ideal for a number of butterfly species and woodland birds. A barge trip in the nearby Briere National Park we hope will yield Savi’s and Grasshopper Warblers. We shall also visit one of the most beautiful bays in the world, the Gulf of Morbihan. Next, we travel north to Perros Guirec for our last three nights. In this region, we will see a mosaic of habitats of wet woodland, peat bogs and prairie where we will hope to encounter Marsh Fritillary, Purple Hairstreak, Map and Swallowtail as well as various skipper species and birds such as Willow Warbler, Dartford Warbler and Yellowhammer. We will enjoy a boat trip to the Sept Îles and enjoy a huge seabird colony. The moorland of northern Brittany attracts up to 20 pairs of Montagu’s Harrier at this time of year as well as Hen Harrier which we will hope to see.

  • 2-centre wildlife holiday in northern France and led by a local expert
  • Breeding Kentish Plover, Glossy Ibis, Golden Oriole all possible!
  • Exciting butterflies may include Purple Emperor, Marsh Fritillary, Swallowtail and Map
  • Look for breeding Black-winged Stilt and rare French-breeding race of Bluethroat
  • Barge cruise in superb Brière Regional Nature Park with Whiskered and Caspian Terns and Glossy Ibis
  • A boat trip to the seabird colonies of the Sept Isles
  • French cuisine, picnics included with local foods
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Our range of holidays in France focuses on the outstanding wildlife habitats that are still found in the country. In particular we focus on France’s spectacular mountain ranges – the Pyrenees and Alps, and other outstanding upland areas such as the Cevennes and Vercors, which are all exceptionally rich in plants, birds, mammals and butterflies.

France’s mountains and upland regions provide fine walking opportunities, although we always move at a pace slow enough to enjoy all aspects of the natural world!


France’s lowlands also provide some very special habitats. The Camargue is Europe’s best known wetland, thronged with flamingos and other wetland birds, while the Lot and Dordogne river valleys offer a varied tapestry of habitats and gently rolling hills rich in wild flowers and butterflies. Meanwhile Normandy and La Brenne offer relaxed wildlife itineraries, perfect for the all-round naturalist.

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The wild and rugged coastline around of Brittany with its windswept marshes and expansive sandy beaches, is the region in which we will first be based on this new, 2-centre, wildlife holiday. To get there we will travel across the Channel by ferry, this being another in our growing portfolio of 'flightless' tours. During the first stage of this holiday, we’ll explore the coast and wetlands of northern Brittany, looking for such resident and migrant birds as Kentish and Little Ringed Plover, Common Quail, Red-backed Shrike and Marsh Harrier. The northernmost stretch of Brittany’s coastline is known as the Emerald Coast, and here we will hope to enjoy the songs of Nightingales, Cirl Buntings, Woodlarks, Melodious Warblers, Cuckoos and other species less frequently heard to the north of the Channel. We will also head inland to explore the Forest of Rennes, Brittany’s largest forest. Here, domes and plateaux are separated by wide forested valleys, providing a rich and varied habitat that holds breeding Honey Buzzards, Nightjars and Dartford Warblers, as well as Black, Middle Spotted and Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers. Brittany supports a diverse range of butterflies and during our walks we hope to find such species as Swallowtail, Camberwell Beauty, Purple Emperor, Lesser Purple Emperor, Marsh and Knapweed Fritillaries, Wood White, Black-veined White, Sooty Copper, Long-tailed Blue and the Map butterfly, among many others.

For the latter half of our holiday we will be based on Brittany’s southern coast, where the Gulf of Morbihan offers an extensive mosaic of mudflats, creeks and bays. Here we will go in search of a range of breeding species, including Mediterranean Gull, Avocet, Black-winged Stilt and the exquisite Bluethroat. Nearby, Crested Tit, Short-toed Treecreeper and Firecrest may be found in the pine woods, whilst in Brière Regional Nature Park – a truly impressive area protecting over 100,000 acres of marshland – we will hope to see Purple Heron, Glossy Ibis, Black Kite, Caspian and Whiskered Terns, Spoonbill and Black-necked Grebe. Finally, at La Forêt du Gâvre, we will explore both the forest and the surrounding grasslands where Golden Oriole, Corncrake, Wryneck, Bonelli’s Warbler and a variety of woodpeckers all breed. Raptors to be seen here include breeding Goshawk and Honey Buzzard, whilst Short-toed Eagles are regularly seen during the summer.

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Comfortable tourist hotels with private facilities.

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A/B.

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All included in the price, except for meals required on ferry journeys.

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At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!

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A Naturetrek Tailormade holiday allows you, with the benefit of our wildlife travel expertise and destination experience, to enjoy the perfect private wildlife holiday – one that truly matches your requirements, expectations and ambitions. We will ensure the most competitive prices, superb naturalist guides and seamless ground services.

Some of the benefits of Naturetrek Tailormade travel include:
• A bespoke itinerary which is crafted by experts and designed specifically for you
• Private guiding by the very best local naturalists 
• Travel with people you know, at your own pace
• Incorporate as much culture, history or relaxation time as you wish
• Choose dates to suit you
• Select your preferred style of accommodation
• Travel with families and children of any age

Furthermore, our Tailormade team are always on hand to help and guide you along the way, with friendly advice, first-hand knowledge and inside information specific to your destination of choice. So if you have any queries about your holiday, we will be delighted to answer them. Please just give us a call!

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For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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Itinerary image

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The hotel champions the ethos of sustainability, and provides access to many hiking trails for exploration of the local area. The hotel offers 20 rooms, a restaurant serving delicious French cuisine, a lounge bar with library, a lovely garden and a terrace where one can relax whilst surrounded by nature. 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France: The Best of Brittany

Tour Code: FRA32

A two-centre, 8-day holiday exploring Brittany in search of birds, butterflies and other wildlife between the glorious French seasons of spring and summer.

We hope to run this tour in the future, but have not yet finalised dates and prices. To be added to a waiting list and be informed when details are confirmed, please click on the register interest button, or phone 1-844-433-9473.

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Highlights

  • 2-centre wildlife holiday in northern France and led by a local expert
  • Breeding Kentish Plover, Glossy Ibis, Golden Oriole all possible!
  • Exciting butterflies may include Purple Emperor, Marsh Fritillary, Swallowtail and Map
  • Look for breeding Black-winged Stilt and rare French-breeding race of Bluethroat
  • Barge cruise in superb Brière Regional Nature Park with Whiskered and Caspian Terns and Glossy Ibis
  • A boat trip to the seabird colonies of the Sept Isles
  • French cuisine, picnics included with local foods

Summary

The wild and rugged coastline around of Brittany with its windswept marshes and expansive sandy beaches, is the region in which we will first be based on this new, 2-centre, wildlife holiday. To get there we will travel across the Channel by ferry, this being another in our growing portfolio of 'flightless' tours. During the first stage of this holiday, we’ll explore the coast and wetlands of northern Brittany, looking for such resident and migrant birds as Kentish and Little Ringed Plover, Common Quail, Red-backed Shrike and Marsh Harrier. The northernmost stretch of Brittany’s coastline is known as the Emerald Coast, and here we will hope to enjoy the songs of Nightingales, Cirl Buntings, Woodlarks, Melodious Warblers, Cuckoos and other species less frequently heard to the north of the Channel. We will also head inland to explore the Forest of Rennes, Brittany’s largest forest. Here, domes and plateaux are separated by wide forested valleys, providing a rich and varied habitat that holds breeding Honey Buzzards, Nightjars and Dartford Warblers, as well as Black, Middle Spotted and Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers. Brittany supports a diverse range of butterflies and during our walks we hope to find such species as Swallowtail, Camberwell Beauty, Purple Emperor, Lesser Purple Emperor, Marsh and Knapweed Fritillaries, Wood White, Black-veined White, Sooty Copper, Long-tailed Blue and the Map butterfly, among many others.

For the latter half of our holiday we will be based on Brittany’s southern coast, where the Gulf of Morbihan offers an extensive mosaic of mudflats, creeks and bays. Here we will go in search of a range of breeding species, including Mediterranean Gull, Avocet, Black-winged Stilt and the exquisite Bluethroat. Nearby, Crested Tit, Short-toed Treecreeper and Firecrest may be found in the pine woods, whilst in Brière Regional Nature Park – a truly impressive area protecting over 100,000 acres of marshland – we will hope to see Purple Heron, Glossy Ibis, Black Kite, Caspian and Whiskered Terns, Spoonbill and Black-necked Grebe. Finally, at La Forêt du Gâvre, we will explore both the forest and the surrounding grasslands where Golden Oriole, Corncrake, Wryneck, Bonelli’s Warbler and a variety of woodpeckers all breed. Raptors to be seen here include breeding Goshawk and Honey Buzzard, whilst Short-toed Eagles are regularly seen during the summer.

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Sail Portsmouth to St Malo
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La Roche-Bernard and Foret de Quenecan
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Briere National Parks
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Golfe du Morbihan and Suscinio Marshes
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Ile d’Arz
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Perros Guirec
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Boat trip to Sept Isles/ Pink Granite Coast
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Monts D’Arree, Venec Peat Bogs, Huelgoat
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Sillon de Talbert and depart St Malo
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Arrive Portsmouth
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