Wooden tent in the heart of nature

From the N12, exit at "D765 / Saint-René / Gare-d'Yffiniac / Hillion".

At the traffic circle, take "D786 / Pléneuf-Val-André / Planguenoual".

Enter Planguenoual. At the traffic circle, go straight on and immediately turn left onto "D59 / Plages et gréves / École Sainte-Anne". From here onwards, you'll see white Herbarius signs on a dark-blue background.

At the 1st church traffic circle, turn left (no sign).

At the 2nd church traffic circle, turn right on "Pléneuf-Val-André" / Herbarius, but keep left towards Ecole Sainte-Anne / Rue de la Mer.

Pass Ecole Sainte-Anne and continue straight on towards Grève de Jospinet/Herbarius.

At the large crossroads with the stone cross, continue straight on towards Herbarius.

The entrance to Herbarius is on the right about 300 m further on.

Herbarius is first and foremost my home, where I practice permaculture in this dream location facing the salty winds of the Bay of Saint-Brieuc. Here, the vegetable garden is much more than a production space. In addition to providing healthy food, it provides physical activity and fosters an understanding of nature.

Herbarius is a place for transmission and sharing, through the accompaniment of trainees who appropriate nature-friendly agricultural practices, and through workshops and training courses offered to amateurs and experts alike. In practical terms, it's a simple way for everyone to appreciate the living world, and leave with a new-found know-how, inspiration and love of the land.

Visit the Herbarius website to find out more and plan your visit.

Herbarius is located on the Penthièvre coast, between the town of Saint-Brieuc and Cap d'Erquy.

Penthièvre is rich in history, as evidenced by the 14th-century Fort La Latte and the 15th-century Château de Bienassis. Religious heritage is abundant, from the frescoes in Saint-Gobrien church to the art deco chapel of Maison Saint-Yves. In the countryside, megalithic sites can be found along the way, such as the Chêne-Hut covered alley or, further afield, the Guihallon menhir.

The coast alternates between cliffs, seaside resorts and wild coves. The GR34 "customs path" overlooks the sea. You'll need good legs and sturdy shoes: it has to be earned!