Brittany guide
An Introduction to Brittany
Brittany is a broad peninsula in the west of France, bordered to the north by the English Channel and to the west by the Atlantic.
It is a land of rich legend, a land bound to the ocean in many ways. It enjoys various micro-climates and a patchwork of unique, picturesque landscapes.
The Côte d'Emeraude or Emerald Coast, the corsair city of Saint-Malo, the mysterious pink granite coast that runs to Perros-Guirec, and the region of Pont-Aven immortalised by Paul Gauguin… There is always something particular, something memorable about these locations.
Groix, Glénan, Ouessant and Belle-Ile-en-Mer are enchanting little islands, full of mystery.
Further inland, Brocéliande Forest still resonates with tales of Merlin, the fairy Viviane, and King Arthur himself. A heritage blending legend with fact lies in the very mortar of the 13-century-old Mont Saint-Michel Abbey, or in Carnac's mystical megalithic alignments.
Brittany is a region to be savoured, to be discovered and seen from every angle in every season.
Above all, Brittany is best expressed through its folklore and customs: the fest-noz (folk dances), galettes de blé noir (buckwheat pancakes), cider by the bowl, chouchen (a form of mead) and mouthwatering seafood platters...
Departments
Bars & Restaurants
Events & Festivals
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Festi'bal, dance for children
Join in the dancing!This festi'bal invites kids to discover salsa, ska, country, zouk, rap, raï, the...
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Recital: classical concert
Exceptional musical experiences.This is a grand classical concert encompassing duets and quartets wi...
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Carmen Maria Vega in concert
The hurricane in high heels!The playful and mischievous Carmen Maria Vega unveils her exceptional ch...
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Edge of the World Festival
Cultural and musical melting-pot.The Festival du Bout du Monde or "Edge of the World festival" will ...
Places to Visit
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Musée des Beaux-arts (museum of fine arts), Quimper, visit
An important collection.Established as a result of legacies from the collections of Count Jean-Marie...
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Crouesty Harbour
Land Ahoy!The famed Port du Crouesty is quite literally the largest marina in Brittany, an expansive...
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National Botanical Conservatory, Brest, visit
Preserving nature.At the heart of the valley of Stang-Alar, the Botanical Conservatory invites you t...
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Castle, Brest, visit
An outstanding architectural museum site.In the hall by which visitors arrive when they come through...
