Time Trails in Brittany - Sentiers du Temps

At present I offer five different tours of some of Brittany's many amazing archaeological sites. To find out more about each tour just select each one from the navigation menu. When you have found a tour you like the look of there are various ways you can book. The first way to book is to contact me via the enquiries form on these pages . Give me the details of your party, the date and the tour you would like and I will get back to you to confirm price and payment information. Bookings made this way are normally paid for by bank transfer at least seven days in advance of your tour. (You can find a price guide with each set of tour details). Parties who wish to book "last minute" (ie within seven days of their desired tour date) will need to pay in cash at the commencement of the tour. Here are some other ways to book;- You can find three of my tours listed on Airbnb Experiences with dates scheduled right throughout the year. Booking with Airbnb is very simple and they h

  An archaeo-dog is a dog with an owner who is fanatical about prehistoric sites and archaeology and I am frequently asked if dogs are welcome on my tours.   We all know that dogs are part of the family so, if you are booking a private party, well-behaved archaeo-dogs are very welcome.    If you are making a standard booking (ie NOT private) please check first if you wish to bring your dog along as other guests may object (or there may already be an archaeo-dog on the tour).

For a range of selected dates in July, August and September, my Pink Granite Coast tour can now be booked through Viator, (part of Tripadvisor). Follow the link for more details. https://www.viator.com/tours/Brittany/Prehistory-of-the-Pink-Granite-Coast/d21942-405310P1 As always tours can also be booked direct with me or through Airbnb. However you choose to book, I really look forward to taking you on a journey through our distant past.

Paul, a resident of Brittany, joined me for the Locminé Loop tour on a very bright and sunny Monday afternoon in April 2023. Here's what he had to say...   "Just had a fantastic tour with Time Trails.   This is by a long stretch the best I’ve been on and I could not have had a better experience gaining a fascinating insight to the mysterious neolithic past in Brittany.    Our guide Phil is a professional archeologist who REALLY does know his stuff having studied and worked with many famous archeologists. He has even dug at Stonehenge.    I cant recommend this tour highly enough and as a plus it’s very reasonably priced!" Paul, Brittany.

It's all about the questions on one of my tours. The more questions you ask, the better!

I often receive messages asking about great places to stay when taking a Timetrails tour and over the last two years I've featured some lovely places. Owing to the way these pages work some of my earlier recommendations have vanished into the deep distant past and you may have missed them. I am therefore bringing my favourite six recommendations together so you can see them all in one place. If you simply need Bed and Breakfast accommodation, look at the chambres d’h ôtes or maison d’h ôtes. For a self-catering holiday rental, look at the Gites So, here goes (and they're in no particular order) 1) La Charbonniére Mohon La Charbonniére Mohon - is a charming and comfortable house offering chambres d’h ôtes (B&B) in countryside close to the village of Mohon. Set on the eastern edge of Lanou é e forest in central Brittany, you'll be sure of a friendly welcome from your host, Cazzie.   La Charbonniére is very cosy, offering a range of twin and double, en-suite accomm

If you'd like a flavour of some of the sites you may see on your Timetrails tour, pop over to my Youtube channel for a "sneaky peek". More videos will be added over coming months so don't forget to like and subscribe so you can be kept up to date. https://www.youtube.com/@TimetrailsInBrittany

  With the cost of living for most of us continuing to rise in these uncertain times, I'm pleased to confirm that tour prices for 2023 will remain the same as 2022. It is my intention to keep tour prices frozen for the whole of the 2023 Spring, Summer and EARLY Autumn season. Prices will be reviewed for tours taken on and after October 1st 2023 as we enter the Winter season   See you soon Please note that discounts apply for group bookings making these tours even better value for money. If you would like to guarantee an exclusive tour (i.e. only YOUR party taking part) please refer to the private group prices which apply for private groups of any size up to a maximum of 9 guests. Timetrails 2023 price list (per person) - Child discounts are available (please ask for details). Tour 1 or 2 pers 3 to 5 6 to 9   Private Group (maximum of 9 guests) Meneac Markers   €   45.00   €   40.50   €   36.00   €             155.00 Guerl

Five stars are not enough! Ten stars at least.  We were staying at La Charbonniére near  Mohon [see details on these pages] and my hubby is into history and was shown the leaflet … me , well I can tag along. The price surprised me. I was in two minds if I should go or not, but I went and boy did I get a surprise!  You see the first location within minutes of starting. Philip, (even though he is a Bsc, MA, etc) is not stuffy, he brings it all alive. He doesn’t lecture you, he poses questions for you to think about. He doesn’t correct you like a schoolteacher, he patiently brings you around to seeing the past. He has a sense of humour… well he would have to have to keep me engaged for the whole afternoon!  Although I am an old lady I didn’t have any problems getting to and from the sites. Sensible shoes and clothes are all you need.  Philip didn’t just know about Neolithic times , he engaged in various other periods (I like medieval) . You can ask questions about anythin

  FIVE STARS! “We had an interesting and thought provoking experience with Philip learning about the giant stones in Ménéac. It was fascinating to hear Philip's stories about the markers, particularly the history of his investigations and discoveries as he researched them. In addition to telling us about these particular Neolithic artifacts, Philip utilises his archeological training to paint a detailed picture of Neolithic times and how the communities lived and celebrated. It was fascinating to walk through ordinary countryside back roads and paths to discover each of the stones and imagine the landscape in those times and the journeys taken by people then. A very different experience from the typical tourist activities in Brittany and a welcome exploration into an ancient time.” Caite, Sydney, Australia

  Here is my schedule of guided visits for autumn, winter and early spring.    These can be booked direct with me via email or through Airbnb Experiences.   From the week commencing September 26th to December 16th 2022 scheduled tours will run on the following days;- Mystery and Prehistory of the Pink Granite Coast - Mondays from 1PM The Ménéac Markers Tour - Thursdays from 10AM The Locminé Loop Tour - Fridays from 1PM   From the week commencing January 9th 2023 scheduled tours will run on the following days;- Mystery and Prehistory of the Pink Granite Coast - Mondays from 1PM The Ménéac Markers Tour - Thursdays from 10AM The Locminé Loop Tour - Fridays from 1PM   Tours are also available to the fantastic assemblage of sites at St Just, near Redon in Ille-et-Vilaine, and to the small cluster of four burial chambers near Lac Guerledan. These can be taken on a day of your choosing subject to availability with the exception of Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturday afternoons.     Should you b