Camping du Val

So, that coastline… (it’s what you’ve come here for, non?) Erquy is part of the Emerald Coast, so called for its gorgeously coloured seawater. Seaside strolls are most rewarding here, either on the trails that run from town or at many scenic spots nearby: try the viewpoint at Cap d’Erquy (10 minutes’ drive), the 18th-century Fort La Latte (20 minutes) and Cap Fréhel lighthouse (20 minutes) for splendid views. The official Pink Granite Coast is an hour or so away by car, but if you can’t face venturing that far you can check out the rose-hued cliffs around Erquy while paddleboarding, kayaking or windsurfing from the beach. Sand yachting is another activity option in town, and there’s an Indian Forest adventure park 25 minutes’ drive away. For town times, it’s worth making a detour inland to Dinan (45 minutes) to ramble around the ramparts and see the château and handsome half-timbered houses; if you can’t bear to leave the seaside behind, set a course instead for Saint-Malo (55 minutes) and its castle, aquarium and sea-view fortifications.