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Toggle Transport subsection. References. Brittany. Coordinates: 48°00′N3°00′W48.000°N 3.000°W. This article is about the cultural region in the northwest of France. For the current French administrative region, see Brittany (administrative region). For the given name, see Brittany (name).
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Brittany is a historical province of France. It may also...
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Dinard.Classic tourist resort at the mouth of the river Rance, opposite SaintMalo.Thetidal power-station on the Rance; unique tidal barragegenerating electricity from the ebb and flow of the tide. Boat trips onthe Rance.Thenorthern coast;dramatic rocky coastline with enchantingnames like the Emerald coast and the Pink Granite coast, with smallsandy beaches.Dinan- small town surrounded by ramparts, one of the most attractive townsin Brittany. Near Dinard.Paimpol -steam railway. Le Train du Trieux steam railway fromPaimpol to Pontrieux. Operates most days late April to mid Sept. Oneservice a day .Treguier:old town with stone and half-timbered houses, medieval cathedralBrest:naval port city; Oceanopolis, one of the best aquariums in FrancePointedu Raz : the western tip of Brittany, a rocky headlandjutting out into the Atlantic breakers.Pont-Aven :the artists' village. Attracted many artists in the late 19th century,notably Paul Gauguin. the pretty village has an art gallery with 14works by Gauguin, and other artists who worked hereQuimper: small capital city of Finistère. Notable for itsMusée des BeauxArts, the best art gallery in Brittany, with works by Rubens, Boucher,Fragonard, Corot, Boudin, Gauguin, Whistler, Marquet an...Thesouthern coast;many long sandy beaches, and inletspopular with yachtsmen.Carnac:the most famous megalithic site inFrance; several prehistoric stone alignments and dolmens.Quiberon:attractive fishing port and resort at the end of a long peninsula.Sandy beaches.Josselin: One of the finest castles in Brittany. An early Renaissance castlebuilt on the impressive base of a medieval fortress overlooking theriver Oust. Guided toursGuérande:lovely old medieval walled city, famous for its coastal salt pans. Lotsof arts and craft boutiques.Jun 6, 2019 · Brittany juts out into the Atlantic ocean on the western coast of France. It runs from the northwest coast just outside Mont-St-Michel in Normandy, one of the great abbeys of France, along the coast of the Golfe of Saint-Malo, passing St-Malo, Dinard, and St-Brieuc then past the Granite Coast to Brest.
- Mary Anne Evans
Brittany ( French: Bretagne, Breton: Breizh) is a diverse region in northwestern France and a historic country with a distinct identity, sharing much of its Celtic heritage with Cornwall and Wales, mostly known internationally for its crêpes. Regions [ edit] Approximate separation.
- Get lost in the charming streets of Brittany’s medieval towns. There is no shortage of defensive walls, granite castles and cobbled streets in Brittany.
- Take a romantic walk along the Pink Granite Coast. Stretching over a dozen kilometers between Perros-Guirec and Trébeurden, the Pink Granite Coast owes its name to the blush-color rocks with a rare chemical composition formed from volcanic activity some 300 million years ago.
- Tour Finistère’s famous lighthouses. Finistère’s famous lighthouses dotted along the coast – proudly displaying their names in capital letters as they guide ships through the night – are a trademark of the region.
- Trek around the beautiful coastlines of the Crozon peninsula. For some postcard pictures, head to the Crozon peninsula, where the rugged cliffs falling into turquoise waters attract ever-larger crowds of tourists every year.
Jun 15, 2012 · The ultimate guide to Brittany. Jean-Bernard Carillet. Jun 15, 2012 • 4 min read. Share. With its fretted coastline and incredibly varied landscapes, Brittany is one of France 's greatest charmers. The region is bursting with sporting activities and boasts some truly superb islands. Find your own slice of paradise with this primer on the very ...
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