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Sailing Holidays in Brittany

Explore the charming Atlantic coastline of Southern Brittany on your next sailing holiday and discover excellent sailing with a wonderful Gallic flavour - perfect for experienced sailors.

Southern Brittany is an excellent destination for a sailing holiday for more experienced skippers with so many scenic bays, rivers, ports and islands (Les Glénan, Belle Île, Groix, Hoedic, Houat) and a softer climate than on the north coast of Brittany and the Channel.

Sail along the Atlantic coastline visiting the many seaside towns and fishing harbours. Sample the delights of the local fruits de mer, oysters, cider and crepes. Visit the offshore islands, inhabited by seafaring Bretons since medieval times.

This is an interesting sailing area for skippers with a knowledge of tides (there is a large tidal range in this area). It is advisable that only experienced skippers take on this coastline. Sailing in this area is a fantastic way to build pilotage experience and understand the importance of using the tides and currents to the yachtsman’s advantage.

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£1,113

7 nights

2 cabins

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Brittany Yacht Charter

Sailing holidays in Brittany

  •  Take the Eurostar and TGV or self drive from the UK
  •  A unique sailing area for experienced sailors
  •  Explore the picturesque fishing villages & wonderful seafood restaurants
  •  Average distances of 13nm/day
  •  Level 3 sailing-large tides and strong currents
  •  Average summer temperatures of around 20 degrees
  •  Average winds force 2-4
  •  Mostly harbour moorings in this area
  •  Charters run Saturday to Friday (6 nights)

Suggested Sailing Itineraries

Map courtesy of Wanderlog, a trip planner on iOS and Android

 DAY 1 : Houat Island (12nm)

Embark at La Trinite sur Mer and sail towards Houat Island. Drop anchor at La Grande Plage and admire the breathtaking scenery of the beach.

 DAY 2 : Belle-Ile (15nm)

Take a trip to nearby Hoëdic Island for lunch and a visit to the chateau. Afternoon sail to Belle-Ile. Anchor on the south side at Ster Wen or Port Kerel.

 DAY 3 : Port Haliguen (13nm)

Sail to Quiberon. Overnight at Port Haliguen. Hire bicylces on the stunning peninsula "Presqu'ile de Quiberon".

 DAY 4 : Port Navalo (10nm)

Leisurely sail to Port Navalo at the entrance to the Gulf of Morbihan.

 DAY 5 : St Goustain (9nm)

Explore up the River Auray and overnight at St Goustain with its medieval town centre.

 DAY 6 : Le Palais / Sauzon (18nm)

Sailing in the Gulf of Morbihan to Monk's Island. Overnight at Le Palais with its impressive castle or the port of Sauzon (18nm) on Belle Ile.

 DAY 7 : La Trinite sur Mer (16nm)

 

Fleet 1 2023 Prices shown are in GBP(£) per yacht for 1 week

Yacht details 21 May - 24 Jun 25 Jun - 22 Jul 23 Jul - 19 Aug 20 Aug - 16 Sep 17 Sep - 30 Sep 01 Oct - 14 Oct
Model / layout Year Cabins WC
First 30 2011 2 1 from
£1,542
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£1,302
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£1,745
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£1,613
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£1,113
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£1,113
First 31.7 2008 2 1 from
£1,542
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£1,302
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£1,745
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£1,613
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£1,113
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£1,113
Dufour 34 - 2 cab. 2011 2 1 from
£1,472
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£1,222
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£1,670
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£1,552
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£1,208
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£1,208
Mojito 8.88 2016 2 1 from
£1,552
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£1,307
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£1,797
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£1,660
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£1,292
from
£1,292
Dufour 310 GL 2017 2 1 from
£1,873
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£1,453
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£2,165
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£2,005
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£1,434
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£1,434

Fleet 1 2023 Prices shown are in GBP(£) per yacht for 1 week

Yacht details 21 May - 24 Jun 25 Jun - 22 Jul 23 Jul - 19 Aug 20 Aug - 16 Sep 17 Sep - 30 Sep 01 Oct - 14 Oct
Model / layout Year Cabins WC
Dufour 405 GL 2009 3 2 from
£1,797
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£1,439
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£2,033
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£1,887
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£1,401
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£1,401
Sun Odyssey 349 2021 3 1 from
£1,925
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£1,533
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£2,222
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£2,061
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£1,495
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£1,495
First 36.7 2008 3 1 from
£1,962
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£1,769
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£2,222
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£2,061
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£1,566
from
£1,566
Oceanis 38.1 2019 3 1 from
£2,080
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£1,830
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£2,396
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£2,226
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£1,613
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£1,613
Dufour 410 GL 2015 3 1 from
£2,123
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£1,675
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£2,406
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£2,231
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£1,623
from
£1,623

Fleet 1 2023 Prices shown are in GBP(£) per yacht for 1 week

Yacht details 21 May - 24 Jun 25 Jun - 22 Jul 23 Jul - 19 Aug 20 Aug - 16 Sep 17 Sep - 30 Sep 01 Oct - 14 Oct
Model / layout Year Cabins WC
Bavaria 47 Cruiser 2009 4 2 from
£2,741
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£2,330
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£3,108
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£2,877
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£2,024
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£2,024
Dufour 450 GL 2015 4 2 from
£2,717
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£2,387
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£3,085
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£2,863
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£2,085
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£2,085
Sun Odyssey 469 2014 4 4 from
£2,420
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£2,632
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£3,519
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£3,255
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£2,292
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£1,844

Fleet 1 2023 Prices shown are in GBP(£) per yacht for 1 week

Yacht details 21 May - 24 Jun 25 Jun - 22 Jul 23 Jul - 19 Aug 20 Aug - 16 Sep 17 Sep - 30 Sep 01 Oct - 14 Oct
Model / layout Year Cabins WC
Gemini Legacy 35 - 3 cab. 2016 3 1 from
£2,222
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£1,670
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£2,524
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£2,335
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£1,642
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£1,642

Please note: Prices may be subject to change. Compulsory and Optional extras will be added to your quote.

Sailing conditions in Brittany

Light winds in the summer Force 2-4, although Spring is more variable with westerlies up to Force 6. This stretch of the coast has large tides (up to 11m at springs) and strong currents. This sailing area is ideal in May, June and September.

We have rated this destination a 'Level 3' (levels info) and you will need RYA Day Skipper or ICC qualification for bareboat charters in Brittany. You should be coastal skipper standard and have considerable skippering experience.

As an alternative, we also offer charters on the French Riviera (level 2-3). If you are at all unsure about a destination then please get in touch and our sales team will be more than happy to make their recommendations for you.

Getting There

Trains to Lorient

Eurostar to Paris Nord and TGV from Paris Montparnasse to Lorient (10 mins by taxi to port) or Auray (15 mins by taxi to La Trinite).

Self-drive

Many clients take their car by ferry to Brittany and drive to Lorient or La Trinite.