Could you hike the Brittany coast with just a tent and a bus app? Jennifer Gruenke did. She walked the GR34 from Saint-Brieuc to Saint-Malo this summer and never booked a single night. Annie Sargent asks her how it worked. Jennifer explains what those campground stars really mean. She paid 8 to 20 euros a night, plus one euro for a morning croissant. She watched boats on wheels haul in mussels, walked out to a tidal island chapel, and lost cell service so completely her phone welcomed her to the UK. When the hills or the heat got too much, she hopped on a 3-euro bus. Press play, then subscribe so you don't miss next Sunday's episode.

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Table of Contents for this Episode


• Today on the podcast: Brittany Coastal Camping Guide
• Podcast supporters
• Magazine segment
• Welcome Back Jennifer
• Why Hike Brittany GR34
• Timing Around Heatwaves
• Route Saint Brieuc to Malo
• What Are the GR Trails
• French Campsite Star System
• Costs Booking and Flexibility
• Day One Bay and Mussels
• Camping Village Nature dO
• Hard Hike or Take the Bus
• Breizhgo Bus App Tips
• Finding Stops and Schedules
• Bus Map and GPS
• Who Rides and Bikes
• Pleneuf Val Andre Stay
• Moules Frites Favorites
• Erquy Beach and Camping
• Ilot Saint Michel Highlight
• Galettes and Breizh Cola
• Wild Beach No Service
• Dogs Boats and Beach Rules
• Chateau de Guildo Detour
• Saint Jacut Tidal Flats
• Heatwave Skip to Saint Malo
• Regional Bus System Advice
• Farewell and Thanks
• Patreon Support Thanks
• Seine Swimming Season Recap
• Elevator Outage Map App
• Strolling Rue du Louvre
• Next week on the podcast More episodes about active vacations in France