Eight days in Brittany, day by day

Intimate. All-Inclusive. Unforgettable.

It combined a taste of both French city life in Paris and life in the smaller towns and villages in the countryside of Brittany, France. This trip was wonderful — to see the 'Best' of a region through the eyes of a French-born citizen who is fluent in both French and English!”

— Cathy, June 2023

  • Sunny backyard with a swimming pool, potted plants, two lounge chairs, and lush green trees and bushes.

    Day 1 - Welcome to PARIS!

    After you settle at the hotel, we will meet for a afternoon private tour of Artists of Montmartre tracing the footsteps of legendary painters like Picasso, Van Gogh, and Renoir.

    Included: Dinner, all beverages

  • A narrow cobblestone street in a historic European town with stone buildings, flowering bushes, and a few pedestrians enjoying a sunny day.

    Day 2 - OFF to Brittany

    Morning Breakfast at your hotel

    Morning train ride to Rennes

    Tour and food tastings at one of the largest and most beautiful markets in France - Lices Market

    Check in to the Brittany guest house

    Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and all beverages

  • A sailboat floating on calm water near rocky cliffs at sunset with pink clouds in the sky.

    Day 3 - Sunday – A Slow Morning & Introduction to Painting

    Morning Breakfast at our guesthouse,

    Morning at leisure — discovering the nearby forest and surroundings

    Afternoon: Introduction to painting (2 hours) - Bring your tablet if you want to paint from your own from photos

    Optional evening visit to the nearby gardens, Sentier des Arômes

    Cooking demonstration and dinner with Florence

    Introduction to local cider and cider pairing with Pamela & Hervé Darondeau

    Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and all beverages

  • People visiting the Roman Arena in Arles, France on a sunny day.

    Day 4 - Pont-Aven: Art & the Pont-Aven School

    Breakfast at the Manoir

    Morning painting session inspired by the previous day's discoveries

    Explore Pont-Aven, Gauguin and the Pont-Aven School, galleries and the river landscapes

    Lunch in Pont-Aven

    Afternoon guided tour and time to explore the village, with the opportunity to sketch

    Visit to the Potager de Kerrun

    Dinner at the Manoir

    Included: Breakfast and dinner

  • Historical courtyard with a stone fountain, cobblestone ground, and multi-story buildings with shuttered windows and wrought iron balconies, under a blue sky.

    Day 5 - Concarneau: The Sea

    Morning Breakfast at the manoir

    Morning painting session -

    Explore the fish market (it closes at 1:00 pm) and harbor and visit the Ville Close

    Lunch in Concarneau

    Afternoon guided visit of Concarneau

    Dinner at Les Viviers de La Forêt — oysters and seafood

    Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

  • Group of people listening to a man giving a presentation in a vineyard, with grapevines and rolling hills in the background.

    Day 6 - Bigouden Country & the Coast: Landscape

    Morning Breakfast at the manoir

    Morning painting session (taking reference photos day)

    Morning: (market in Sainte-Marine & shopping for team cooking) 

    Explore the dramatic coastline, dunes and Atlantic landscapes

    Lunch (Ile-Tudy)

    Artist visit in Lesconil

    Evening: Cooking challenge in teamsIncluded: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and all beverages

  • A group of nine people standing outdoors near two parked cars, listening to a woman in a green jacket who appears to be explaining something, with mountains and fields in the background.

    Day 7 - Locronan & Quimper: Brittany Heritage

    Morning painting session

    Explore Locronan's architecture, stone houses, textiles, traditional crafts and Breton heritage

    Guided visit to Locronan

    Lunch on your own in Quimper

    Guided visit of Quimper

    Free time in Quimper for shopping and exploring

    Evening: Breton crêpes dinner with Rozzl and music

    Included: Breakfast and dinner

  • Day 8 - Departure

    Transfer to Quimper train station and return to Paris by train or to CDG airport

  • Please note

    This itinerary is subject to change. If any adjustments are necessary, we'll do our best to provide an equally (if not more) amazing experience in place of the original event.

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Florence Melin

Founder, Le Gourmet Getaway

Florence grew up in the heart of Paris and spent most of her summers in a small fishing village on the coast of western Brittany. Her love of French food, traditions, and lifestyle began early and continues to shape everything she does today.

After moving to the US, Florence lived in Chicago and Minneapolis before settling in Raleigh, North Carolina, with her husband and four children.

In 2012, she founded Sucre & Sel, bringing authentic French cuisine to American tables through private dinners, catering, and hands-on cooking classes. For Florence, food is about more than what's on the plate. It's about sharing, discovering new flavors, and creating memorable moments around the table. She continues to develop her culinary skills through her training at FERRANDI, one of France's leading culinary schools.

In 2022, Florence created Le Gourmet Getaway to share her love of France in a different way. Her goal is to take people beyond the usual tourist experience and introduce them to the people, places, food, and traditions that make France so special.

Through intimate culinary and cultural journeys, Florence brings travelers closer to everyday French life, connecting them with local producers, passionate artisans, and the pleasures of savoir-vivre — the French art of living well.

Monica Linares

Artist

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