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Join expert guide Amy Kupac Larue for an immersive exploration of Brittany’s remarkable garden heritage — a region where the Gulf Stream’s tempering influence gives rise to lush, exotic, and utterly unexpected horticultural treasures. Over the course of this carefully crafted journey, we will move from the storied walled city of Saint-Malo and the Côtes d’Armor in the north — discovering celebrated topiary, deeply romantic wooded valley gardens, and Brittany’s finest botanic parks — to the wild, plant-rich landscapes of Finistère in the northwest, widely regarded as the garden capital of the region. Here, world-class botanic collections, legendary rhododendron and camellia groves, and intimate private gardens await, many guided by their passionate owners. The tour concludes with an enchanting extension to Belle-Île-en-Mer, Brittany’s largest island, where rare exotic plantings and drought-adapted coastal gardens offer a breathtaking finale. Throughout, Amy will weave together botanical depth, cultural context, and the unhurried pleasure of travelling with a like-minded group of serious plant enthusiasts. Accommodation will be in carefully selected, well-appointed hotels in character-rich locations — a fitting complement to days spent in some of Europe’s most inspiring gardens.