Head for Brittany

Country at the end of world,
Magical country,
Old beliefs of Brittany,
Land of beauty and discovery ,
where you can enjoy life !

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We wish to make you sense our attachment to Brittany to make you discover some of our cities, its traditional fairs and in a close future, the regional gastronomy.

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Discover Blue Brittany and Green Brittany ! Beaches of fine sand, a mild climate, sea festivals, water sports clubs, good food, music festivals, the festival of Cornouaille, religious monuments and ceremonies, castles, traditions and legends, standing stones, footpaths and bridlepaths, prehistoric past.

Brittany is a different type of holiday destination, far from every day stress and crowds of tourists. Here you can really enjoy your holidays to the full and participate in many varied activities. Nature has pride of place; there are steep cliffs, deserted white sandy beaches, picturesque lakes, enchanting valleys or even landscapes of strange rocks to charm the visitor. The spotlessly clean ocean climate gives a real impression of well-being; it’s not for nothing that the first coastal bridlepaths spa centre in France was established at Quiberon. In addition, the region offers a huge variety of sporting activities; tennis, golf, horse-riding, cycling and the joys of strolling in the heart of this unique region make keeping fit a pleasure! Wind surfing and boarding, whether on calm water or amongst the big waves of the Atlantic, give great pleasure to sports enthusiasts. We must not, however, forget the finer points of life; freshly caught fish, prawns and oysters are the order of the day in large and small restaurants alike. Brittany is one of the most richly traditional French regions and is loyal to its origins. Its people are proud of their customs, such as the famouscastle ramparts "fest-noz" and welcome all questions asked by curious visitors! Mediaeval towns and castle ramparts bear witness to a rich history and it isn’t surprising to learn that the famous legends of Merlin the Magician and the Knights of the Round Table were started here. Spending holidays in Brittany, in a typical fisherman’s cottage or a comfortable manor house, with friends or family, is always an unforgettable experience. We can offer you a particularly wide choice of both modern and traditional holiday homes, either at the seaside or in the middle of the romantic countryside, across the whole region. For two or for twelve, there’s something for everyone.

 

 


  
A few Breton Towns

Rennes : the Breton capital was almost completely rebuilt during the seventeenth century. The alleys and important monuments in the city all date from this time.

Lorient : this commercial port of southern Brittany, rebuilt in 1664, offers all types of seafood specialities.

Quimper : located in the extreme south of the Finistère department, this town dates from the 4th century. The Old Town is made up of typical mediaeval houses. The Cathedral is a local curiosity, thanks to its extraordinary internal decoration.

Pont-l'Abbé : capital of the “Pays Bigouden” in southern Brittany, the town is famous for its traditional costumes and head-dresses worn by the ladies. Here the old customs are still very much in evidence. Tourists from the whole of Europe are attracted by the lovely beaches.

Brest : right on the far western tip of Brittany, the town was completely rebuilt in 1946. There are views across a lovely bay onto the Atlantic and a narrow channel into the port forms a fortified harbour.

Roscoff : in olden days a port for the pirates of the north coast, Roscoff has become very popular with tourists, thanks to its maritime links with England, its magnificent architecture and fresh seafood.

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Perros-Guirec : spa town on the north coast of Brittany, famous for its pink granite. The area offers many varied sporting activities, lovely fine sandy beaches, steep cliffs and gorgeous bays; it is a perfect location for nature lovers.

Lannion : an old town in northern Brittany, with its steep narrow streets. Its stone buildings and Romanesque churches are fantastic.

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Tréguier : a magnificent town in northern Brittany. To the east of Perros-Guirec, the town centre has retained its mediaeval style. It has a small port and three lovely sandy beaches are within easy reach. Since 1992, Jersey and Guernsey have been reachable from nearby St Quay Portrieux. 

Guingamp : situated in the valley of the Trieux, this northern Breton town has several monuments dating from the middle ages, which are well worth the visit. Its main attraction is the Breton dance festival which takes place every summer.

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Paimpol : half way between Saint Brieuc to the south and Perros-Guirec to the west, Paimpol is on the coast line of the Cotes d’Armor. It has a lovely wide bay and a very famous fish market.

Saint-Brieuc : dating from the 5th century, this northern town has several beaches in its bay. The St Etienne Cathedral dates from the 12th century and is one of the most attractive parts of the city.

Dinan : nestled amongst hills in the north east of Brittany, Dinan has picturesque views over its valley and port. The town walls date from the 13th century and are still in very good condition.

Saint-Malo : the 15th century Old Town “intra muros” is one of the prettiest in France; it really is worth a visit to stroll the ramparts. The wide beaches of fine sand and many restaurants and cafes are very much appreciated by its many visitors.

 

"Go towards the west"
One day or another, everybody dreams about it :

Discover Brittany between " Coast and Country "



Its traditional fairs :

  
Breton dance festival with its famous parade (GUINGAMP)
Celtic festival (LORIENT)
Festival of Cornouailles (QUIMPER)
Embroidery fete (PONT – L’ABBE)
Wash house fete (PONTRIEUX)
Street Organ festival (PONTRIEUX)
Sea Shanty festival (PAIMPOL)
Brest 2000 : more than thousand boats from all the seas of the world
Océanopolis 2 : an enormous new aquarium at Brest
Seafood festival (SAINT-QUAY-PORTRIEUX)
Mediaeval fete (MONCONTOUR)
Fete in the ramparts (DINAN)
Festival of the blue nets (CONCARNEAU)
Festival of the hydrangea (PERROS-GUIREC)
Descent of the Trieux at full steam (PONTRIEUX)
Visit the " Mont Saint-Michel "
Discover river and sea fishing
Big tides , the pleasure of fishing on foot
Only in Brittany : its religious ceremonies by night
Fest-Noz every evening in small villages with pike pipes and binious
Its gastronomy
Its vegetable products