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The
Brittany Ferries car ferry from Plymouth to Roscoff in North-West Brittany offers
a very convenient way to take your car right into the Celtic heart of this beautiful
part of France.The sea journey to Roscoff takes about 6 hours by day or 8 hours
for the overnight crossing. There are sailings all year round, up to two a day in
each direction in the Summer. See the latest
timetables for the Brittany Ferries crossing from Plymouth to Roscoff.
From the 5th of April 2012 Brittany Ferries' flag ship, Pont-Aven, will be sailing
from Plymouth to Roscoff every Thursday night throughout the summer, departing at
20.45. You can board an hour early giving you plenty of time to enjoy the culinary
delights of 'Le Flora' a la carte restaurant. Arrival in Roscoff is at the agreeable
time of 08.00 the next day. Prices on these sailings are from £109 (visit
Brittany Ferries' website for full terms and conditions) for this leg for a
car and 2 passengers. What a civilised way to start your holiday!
Some crossings are operated by the Pont-Aven, Brittany Ferries flagship and more
like a cruise liner than a ferry, featuring every facility and even a swimming pool
complex. The majority of
ferry crossings are served by Brittany Ferries' vessel, the Armorique, which came
into service early 2009. This impressive ship is spacious and features cheery decor
and a friendly crew, always smiling and helpful.
In the winter the Bretagne operates on many of the crossings, another modern and
highly specified vessel.
All ships have a range of accommodation on board, from comfortable reclining seats
through budget ensuite cabins to the luxury of a Commodore Cabin with TV, large
bed and a sitting area. Overnight crossings mean you arrive refreshed and ready
for your journey into France, whilst you can request a daytime cabin for a really
restful and relaxing journey across the Western Channel.
The
high standard for which Brittany Ferries is known is reflected in the quality of
the food onboard. The Pont-Aven has no fewer than 3 restaurants and 3 bars, while
the Armorique has a large self-service restaurant and a cafe-bar, plus further bars,
and like the Pont-Aven, two cinemas.
Plymouth is easily reached along the A38 Devon Expressway which is effectively
a continuation of the M5 motorway. The journey takes around 4 and a half
hours from central London or about 3 and a half from Birmingham. And if
you need to stay overnight in Plymouth the city rewards with its spectacular
position at the head of Plymouth Sound, its high quality hotels and shops
and plenty of good restaurants.
Roscoff is a delightful small Breton port. This is where Brittany Ferries
started their operations back in the early 70's, when a group of Breton
farmers got together to form a co-operative to export their agricultural
produce - cauliflowers in particular - to the UK. A good road soon takes
you to the N12 at Morlaix, a dual carriageway taking you to Rennes in about
2 hours, from where the whole of France is within reach.
But for many, Brittany itself is the goal. In the north and west you find wild
and beautiful coastal scenery where secluded sandy coves hide between dramatic cliffs,
while in the south the scenery is softer with estuaries and sandy beaches perfect
for a family holiday. Inland the landscape is often rugged and windswept, but deep
wooded valleys offer seclusion and some great walking. Finally, the towns and villages
of Brittany, from the maritime city of Brest, to tiny hamlets close to ancient stone
circles, all have their special charm.
ferry crossings are served by Brittany Ferries' vessel, the Armorique, which came
into service early 2009. This impressive ship is spacious and features cheery decor
and a friendly crew, always smiling and helpful.
The
high standard for which Brittany Ferries is known is reflected in the quality of
the food onboard. The Pont-Aven has no fewer than 3 restaurants and 3 bars, while
the Armorique has a large self-service restaurant and a cafe-bar, plus further bars,
and like the Pont-Aven, two cinemas.
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