Brittany
Enchanting Brittany...
A favourite destination for all those who love the ocean, tradition, and the countryside, Brittany is the ideal setting for a refreshing break.
Here is a brief overview of the 4 'départements' of Brittany :
The Haute-Bretagne : famous for its coastline stretching from Dinard to the Mont Saint Michel Bay, its medieval fortified town of Saint-Malo. And not to be missed... Rennes, the famous festive city of art and culture.
The Côtes d’Armor : famous for its magnificient, unspoilt, natural coastline such as the Emerald Coast and the Pink Granite Coast.
The Finistère : encapsulating the strong personality of the region, the Finistère fulfils the dreams both of those who love untamed nature, with its magnificient coastal points, and those who love tradition, with its folk festivals and legends.
The Morbihan : famous for its excellent oysters and the many megaliths which make it an important prehistoric site.
Highlights of your trip
Brittany islands Hoëdic, Houat, Belle-île, Groix, Sein, Molène, Ouessant, Batz, Bréhat… Each island has its own unique personality : creeks, golden, sandy beaches, cliffs, small traditional villages and lots more.
Erquy
With its breathtaking landscapes, fine, sandy beaches, and busy fishing port, Erquy will win you over with its natural, genuine character.
www.erquy-tourisme.com
Vannes and the Golfe du Morbihan
A magical place where sea, land and sky intermingle with unusual and varied landscapes. Explore dozens of islands and their megaliths.
www.mairie-vannes.fr
Quiberon
The Quiberon Peninsula reaches out 14 km into the sea, between the foaming Wild Coast, the flowered heathlands and countless fine, sandy creeks.
The Pink Granite Coast
The Pink Granite Coast is a fantastic chaos of rock. This extraordinary coastline is a genuinely Breton pearl of beauty.
www.perros-guirec.com
The Mont Saint-Michel Bay
Between Normandy and Brittany, The Mont-Saint-Michel and its bay, synonymous with cultural excellence and exploration, listed in the world's cultural Heritage of UNESCO.
www.ot-montsaintmichel.com
Saint-Malo
The historic fortified town of Saint-Malo is the jewel of the Emerald Coast with magnificent city walls, beaches and history.
Dinard
Dinard is an outstanding seaside resort, with beautiful beaches, promenades, luxurious villas and gardens.
Carnac
Carnac is a town with the rich heritage of its famous alignments totalling 3 000 menhirs to the south of its prehistoric monuments, a peninsula shelters a strech of turquoise sea with several kilometres of fine sandy beaches.
www.ot-carnac.fr
Brocéliande Forest
Brocéliande, forest of legend, home to the adventures of the knights of the Round Table, hides a varied landscape of shady plantations, ponds and sunlit knolls.
Pont-Aven
The "Artists' paradise" of the old windmill region, Pont Aven invites you to explore the beauty of its landscapes and the treasures of its love affair with art and artists.
www.pontaven.com
Cap Fréhel
Cap Fréhel, a wonder of nature, is one of the most impressive sights in Brittany. 70 m high cliffs overlook the waves below.
The Pointe du Raz
The Pointe du Raz, one of France's major sites, is part our precious natural Heritage. This big rocky headland sits on the edge of Europe, beaten by wind and waves.
Information subject to updates and changes.
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