Part of a small

Part of a small portfolio of boutique Breton hotels, Ar Iniz (‘small islands’ in Breton) has a front row seat on everything – the huge expanse of golden sand, that spectacular sunset, and a broad promenade that passes a flamboyant selection of Belle Epoque villas. If you can tear yourself away from the view, you’re less than half an hour by car from the small resort of Cancale, famous for its tasting kiosks beside the oyster beds. Maybe visit La Ville Bague in Saint-Coulomb, one of several mansions or malounières commissioned by the maritime gentry as summer homes in the countryside beyond the Intra Muros. Then return along the scenic coastal route via tranquil unspoilt beaches. I end my day of exploration with a chilled glass of rosé on the terrace at Ar Iniz before relaxing over a six-course tasting menu that includes local mussels, sea bream and pork fillet, all in manageable portions with sublime flavour combinations. And when at last I’m feeling comfortably full, I fall asleep to the sound of the waves right outside the window. Perfect day, or what? Loire Brakes Gillian travelled overnight from Portsmouth to Saint-Malo with brittany-ferries.co.uk; had breakfast at hotel-bristol-union.com; and dined and slept at Ar Iniz, part of arcollectionhotels.com. For visitor information, see saint-malo-tourisme.co.uk https://frenchcountryadventures.com/ Loire Brakes Slow Down And Enjoy The View Tour the beautiful Loire Valley at your own pace with a guided e-bike holiday loirebrakes.com 82 | The Good Life France The Good Life France | 83