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- Get Lost in The Charming Streets of Brittany’s Medieval Towns
- Take A Romantic Walk Along The Pink Granite Coast
- Tour Finistère’S Famous Lighthouses
- Trek Around The Beautiful Coastlines of The Crozon Peninsula
- Headbang to Your New Favorite Song in Rennes
- Revel in The Lives of The Famous Pirates of Brittany
- Stuff Your Face with Fresh Oysters in Cancale
- Take A Surfing Lesson
- Kayak Through A Secluded Lagoon
- Wander Around Thousands of Prehistoric Menhirs
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There is no shortage of defensive walls, granite castles and cobbled streets in Brittany. The region is home to a long list of towns and villages straight out of the Middle Ages, from Dinan’s colorful half-timbered houses to the flowery streets of Rochefort-en-Terre, through Moncontour, Vitré or Josselin – each with its own history of fierce battle...
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. Take the GR34 footpath, which meanders along the coast, and be prepared for some truly splendid sights as the rocks’ soft pi...
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. Ile Vierge, Saint Mathieu, Stiff, Trézien, or Petit Minou are among the lighthouses you can visit. Don’t count on an elevator to help with what can be a tough climb (up to s...
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. The area’s wild landscapes are nevertheless impeccably preserved. The GR34 route, a long-distance walking trail that follows Brittany’s entire coastline from Mont Saint-Michel to Saint-Na...
The capital of Brittany is also less-officially known as one of the epicenters of rock music in France, a reputation that has stuck since the late ’70s when the city’s annual Trans Musicales festival started growing in popularity. Since then, Rennes has become an exciting musical hub, packed with festivals on a quasi-monthly basis. Interested in mo...
The 16th and 17th centuries saw the advent of notorious and terrifying French pirates, many of whom kept their ships in the fortified city of Saint-Malo, which thus came to be known as a cité corsaire (pirate city). Head for the port, where you will spot Le Renard and L’Etoile du Roy, replicas of historical privateer (pirate) ships on which you can...
Sure, Normandy has Mont Saint-Michel… but Brittany has Cancale, where you can not only see Mont Saint-Michel from a distance but do so while sitting on a lovely harbor eating some of the region’s best oysters. The reputation of the huître de Cancale, the Cancale oyster, is established across France – this is a must-do for experienced oyster devoure...
Who said France’s best surfing spots could only be found on the south west coast? Although colder, Brittany’s waves are attracting a growing number of water sports enthusiasts. La Torche in Finistère is one of the most prized locations, but don’t hesitate to branch out to lesser-known options, such as the excitingly named Bay of the Dead, located n...
It is not hard to see why Les Glénan archipelago is often compared to Tahiti. Made of seven islands and a dozen smaller islets, Les Glénan offers an exceptional – and largely uninhabited – spectacle of sandy beaches and translucent water. As the home of an international diving center and a world-famous sailing school, it will come as no surprise th...
Next to the small seaside town of Carnac, some 3,000 menhirs, or upright stones, are sitting in three alignments – the largest gathering of prehistoric stones in the world. The site was built around 6,000 years ago, even before England’s Stonehenge, for reasons still shrouded in mystery. Walk the footpaths circling the alignments or join a guided t...
Discover the charm and diversity of Brittany, a region shaped by the ocean and rich in history, culture and nature. Explore medieval towns, pink granite coasts, lighthouses, festivals, pirate legends and more.
Explore Brittany, a region of France with stunning coastlines, nature, culture and food. Find out about the best activities, experiences, events and places to visit in Brittany.
Apr 2, 2024 · Brittany, région of France encompassing the northwestern départements of Ille-et-Vilaine, Morbihan, Côtes-d’Armor, and Finistère. Brittany is bounded by the régions of Basse-Normandie to the northeast and Pays de la Loire to the east.
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Discover the diversity of Brittany, a region in north-west France, with its countryside, coastline and heritage. Explore beaches, footpaths, châteaux, zoos, aquariums, museums and more.
