Wellness weekend in Finistère
Finistère is an area that is ideal for relaxation because of its starred spa hotels, its thalassotherapy centers and its many beaches. If you need to clear your mind, take care of yourself or enjoy a moment of cocooning, you are bound to find what you like.
If you are a fan of thalassotherapy establishments, push the doors of the Vladys Resort Roscoff Hotel, Thalasso & Sept in Roscoff, the Relais Thalasso Bénodet or the Resort Thalasso Concarneau – Marine Spa – Resort. You will benefit from quality treatments and all the benefits of the marine environment.
Alternatively, relax in an idyllic seaside setting on a beach in Finistère. Enjoy the sea air. We recommend Pors Carn beach in Saint-Guénolé, Porz Arlan beach and Tahiti beach in Carantec.
Spend a relaxing moment out of time in one of the starred spa hotels in Finistère. Many establishments offer you sublime relaxation areas. We suggest the Well-Being area of the Best Western Plus Europe Brest spa hotel with its sauna, hammam, heated indoor pool and fitness room. We also recommend the Sainte-Barbe Hôtel & Spa Le Conquet MGallery, which offers exceptional treatments.
Culture, gastronomy and heritage in Finistère
Finistère abounds in cultural and heritage sites.
Prepare your visit in one of the castles or manors of Finistère. We recommend the Château de Kergroadez, the Château de Kerjean, the Domaine de Trévarez, the Manoir de Squividan and the Manoir de Kernault.
Continue your escapade by discovering the Monts d’Arré eco-museum, or the lighthouses and beacons museum, but also the rural school in Brittany or the Ushant candlestick mill.
Don’t miss to discover the Breton cuisine during your stay. Taste the Breton pancakes and galettes but also the Kouign-Amann, the famous butter cake in Douarnenez. Enjoy also exceptional dishes in restaurants with Michelin stars. We suggest the Allium in Quimper and the Embrun in Brest.
Finally, celebrate the Breton culture by going to emblematic festivals of the territory. If you are visiting at the right time, take part in the Vieilles Charrues Festival, the Cornouaille Festival or the Festival du Bout du Monde.
Program idea for a stay / weekend in Finistère
Looking for a weekend in Brest and Quimper? If you are looking for a hotel close to the center of Brest, you can put your bags at the Best Western Plus Europe Hotel.
If you prefer the seaside, head for the Sainte-Barbe Hôtel & Spa Le Conquet-MGallery, where the view of the ocean from your room will be unforgettable.
Day 1: Visit of Brest
After your first night in your spa hotel or your arrival in Brest, we suggest you to discover the wonders of the Ponant city. In the morning, visit the Océanopolis, the largest aquarium in Brittany and the most famous in France. Is it time for lunch? Enjoy exceptional dishes in the Michelin-starred gastronomic restaurant L’Embrun. After this gourmet break, a walk to the National Botanical Conservatory of Brest is a must! At the end of the day and before returning to your hotel room, treat yourself to a relaxing break in the hotel’s wellness area. Sauna, hammam, heated indoor pool, balneotherapy or fitness room will be at your disposal.
Day 2 : Visit of Quimper
After your night and breakfast at the hotel, drive to the city of Quimper. Discover the Old Quimper, admire the Saint-Corentin cathedral and walk in the Peace garden. For lunch, we recommend that you reserve a table at Allium, a Michelin-starred restaurant. Following your meal, visit the Quimper Faience Museum.
The department of Finistère, which is part of the Brittany region, offers a multitude of activities to be enjoyed by families, couples, individuals or friends. If we had to summarize this territory in a few words, we would obviously mention the cities of Bénodet, Brest, Concarneau, Le Conquet and Quimper, the diving sites, the islands and the famous Kouingn-Amann.If you are looking for an authentic destination, don’t hesitate, it is in Finistère that you should come.
