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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...
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Events & Festivals
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Visit the Grand Aquarium in Saint-Malo
An unforgettable plunge into the world's oceans.The fantastic journey provided by the Grand Aquarium...
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Océanopolis in Brest, leisure
All about the sea.With its three pavillions, Océanopolis invites you to immerse yourself in marine l...
Places to Visit
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European Heritage Days in Vannes
Going behind the scenes of HistoryThe 27th edition of the European Heritage Days is dedicated to "th...
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Château de Kergroadez Heritage Days
A chateau full of history.Every year, the Heritage days provide an opportunity to explore places oft...
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Visit the Prehistoric Museum
Inspired by a learned Scotsman.The museum's earliest collections are owed to a learned Scotsman by t...
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Cathédrale Saint-Corentin, Quimper, visit
A Breton gem.Before going into the Gothic building, built from the 13th century, observe the two lar...

