The gateway to cycling adventure on La Vélodyssée!
Welcome to Roscoff, the official starting point of La Vélodyssée, a charming port city located on the north coast of Brittany. This small, characterful town with its corsair-like atmosphere will charm you with its old port, its gastronomy, and its hidden treasures.
Roscoff, the Pearl of Brittany
Roscoff is a coastal town located in Finistère, Brittany. It is known for its old port, granite houses, and narrow streets, which give it a remarkable charm. The town is also renowned for its onion, the Roscoff onion, which has a PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) label and is celebrated every year during the Onion Festival.
Things to do in Roscoff?
Beyond the charming alleyways and picturesque old port, this small Breton town has much more to offer. Here is our selection of must-do activities for a successful break, whether with family or friends:
- Visit the Roscoff Exotic Garden: this 1.6-hectare botanical garden is home to over 3,500 species of subtropical and tropical plants. A true change of scenery!
- Relax at the thalassotherapy center: Take advantage of your stay in Roscoff to treat yourself to a wellness break at the thalassotherapy center. Treatments, massages, a heated seawater pool... You'll leave feeling refreshed!
- Take the boat to Île de Batz: Located just a 15-minute boat ride from Roscoff, Île de Batz is an ideal day trip. Bike rides, beaches, a lighthouse, a Georgian garden... the island has much to offer.
Roscoff, the perfect link between land and sea
From Roscoff, you'll take peaceful roads through market gardens to reach Morlaix on La Vélodyssée. This route takes you through the picturesque little town of Saint-Pol-de-Léon before reaching Morlaix, a town steeped in history, offering superb views of the Penzé estuary.
See the Roscoff > Morlaix stage
💡A stay idea from Roscoff to Nantes on La Vélodyssée
The Abicyclette Voyages team has prepared a carefully curated itinerary for you (to stay in the Roscoff atmosphere 😉)! From the banks of the English Channel, you'll join the Morlaix River and then the Nantes-Brest Canal, which will guide you to your final destination, Nantes. On the agenda: 400 km of cycling in 10 days. With accommodation reservations, luggage transfer, and 7/7 phone assistance included, all that's left is to hop on your bike and set off on an adventure!
See the Roscoff > Nantes trip on La Vélodyssée
So, are you ready to embark on the La Vélodyssée adventure and discover the magnificent city of Roscoff? Don't hesitate any longer and start planning your stay in this Breton gem now. You won't regret it!