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Brittany, land of legends and mysteries...With a name evocative of a land born of the meeting of the sea with the wind and rocks, Brittany has a winning combination of charms to leave you spellbound.
Inland, the region boasts a wealth of woods and forests including the legendary forest of Brocéliande, as well as Breton hedged farmland and typical land layouts, the Black Mountains, an unspoiled region which fuels the Breton imagination, and lastly, la Lande and its picturesque surroundings.
Brittany is also "Ar Mor", the land of the sea, with cliffs, beaches, dunes, estuaries and rias. Its many islands bear witness to a history linking man to the sea through an unshakeable passion.
COTES D'ARMOR
The main points of interest to tourists in the département are the English Channel coast and the diversity it offers. The département has many fine sandy beaches tucked between hills and cliffs (the Plouha cliffs are the highest in Brittany). The Pink Granite Coast, as its name suggests, has rocks of an exceptional size and colour (heaps of pink rocks in Ploumanac'h). Just opposite, the Seven Islands serve as a sanctuary for the largest ornithological reserve in France. The green sandstone coast has superb sites such as Cap Fréhel and Fort-la-Latte. The bay of Saint-Brieuc is the second-largest in France after that of the Mont Saint-Michel. There are many impressive historical and architectural sites, with medieval towns (Dinan, Moncontour), ancient chapels, châteaux, abbeys and beautiful cathedrals. As well as offering lots in the way of water sports, there is a large number of waymarked paths for hikers and mountain bikers. The cliffy coasts are also the perfect place for paragliding, while those who love scuba diving can do so in Perros-Guirec.
GASTRONOMY
Brittany is well-known for its cuisine, which features galettes (savoury buckwheat pancakes) and crêpes which are washed down with a fresh glass of cider, taken after a glass of Chouchen, a local honey and apple-based aperitif. In Brittany, buckwheat is not just a food, it is a symbol of festivities and family meals. Gourmets will enjoy sampling a few slices of the andouillette de Guéméné (sausage). Another regional speciality, the Far Breton, goes well with a glass of muscadet from the Nantes region. Another famous Breton pastry is the Douarnenez Kouign-Amann, a delicious pie rich in butter which crunches and melts in the mouth.
MAIN TOWNS IN COTES D'ARMOR
Saint-Brieuc, Lannion, Plérin, Dinan, Ploufragan, Lamballe, Loudéac, Guingamp, Paimpol, Perros-Guirec
FINISTERE
Two thirds of Finistère, or Penn-ar-Bed in Breton, located in the far west of Brittany, are surrounded by the sea. In winter, its coasts, ravaged by the wind and storms, take on an enchanting aspect. With water sports, superb parks and gardens, museums, châteaux and manors, waymarked paths perfect for hiking, cycling or horse riding, this département, undoubtedly France's most singular, offers a wide variety of leisure activities.
GASTRONOMY
Brittany is well-known for its cuisine, which features galettes (savoury buckwheat pancakes) and crêpes which are washed down with a fresh glass of cider, taken after a glass of Chouchen, a local honey and apple-based aperitif. In Brittany, buckwheat is not just a food, it is a symbol of festivities and family meals. Gourmets will enjoy sampling a few slices of the andouillette de Guéméné (sausage). Another regional speciality, the Far Breton, goes well with a glass of muscadet from the Nantes region. Another famous Breton pastry is the Douarnenez Kouign-Amann, a delicious pie rich in butter which crunches and melts in the mouth.
Main towns in Finistère:
Brest, Concarneau, Douarnenez, Guerlesquin, Morlaix, Pont-Croix, Quimper, Quimperlé, Roscoff, ...
Main events in summer:
Brest 2008: the major event of the département, taking place one every four years, is undoubtedly the gathering of large ships, with other key nautical events also being held (EDHEC race, Le Figaro race, etc.).
LOIRE ATLANTIQUE
Descendant of Breton tradition and history, the Loire Atlantique features a wealth of natural scenery and coastal environments. Life is good, whether you are in the Côte d'Amour, Estuaire de la Loire or Côte de Jade. The ports are built of salt and granite, anchored in the tradition of sea fishermen. Shellfish collecting, ocean fishing, or angling, there is something for everyone. Discovery the verdant backcountry, full of majestic forests and hedged countryside. Let yourself be lulled by the song sung by the sunlit landscapes of the Loire Atlantique.
GASTRONOMY
Brittany is renowned for its cuisine, such as the delicious savoury sarrasin, or whole-wheat crepes, or dessert crepes, eaten with a glass of cold cider or a glass of Chouchen, a local aperitif made from apples. In Brittany, sarrasin flour is not just food: it is a symbol, representing feasts and family dinners. Gourmets and food connaisseurs can indulge in Andouille sausage from Guéméné. Another local specialty is the Far Breton, a traditional cake that goes extremely well with a drop of Muscadet du Pays Nantais. Among the many delights of Breton pastry, is the Kouign-Amann of Douarnenez, a delightful, sumptuous buttery tart that will simply melt in your mouth.
Major cities in the Loire Atlantique :
Nantes, Saint Nazaire, Guérande, La Baule , Le Croisic, Le Pouliguen, La Turballe, Pénestin, Châteaubriant, La Brière, Clisson, Pornic, Pornichet, Saint Brévin les Pins, Batz-sur-Mer ...
Main events in the summer :
Medieval Festival of Guérande in May
The Celtic Festivals of Guérande in August
Festival Rock en Terre
Festival Les Escales of Saint Nazaire
ILLE ET VILAINE
Ille-et-Vilaine is a dynamic department, with famous towns such as Dinard and Saint-Malo.
If you feel like letting your hair down, there are a thousand and one ways to do so, most notably at the Transmusicales music festival or at Mettre en Scène (theatre and dance festival). Those who love the outdoors will find what they're looking for in heaths and forested areas such as the forests of Paimpont and Brocéliande. Merlin, Lancelot and the Lady of the Lake will bring you back to times long ago when men set off in search of the Holy Grail.
GASTRONOMY
Brittany is well-known for its cuisine, which features galettes (savoury buckwheat pancakes) and crêpes which are washed down with a fresh glass of cider, taken after a glass of Chouchen, a local honey and apple-based aperitif. In Brittany, buckwheat is not just a food, it is a symbol of festivities and family meals. Gourmets will enjoy sampling a few slices of the andouillette de Guéméné (sausage). Another regional speciality, the Far Breton, goes well with a glass of muscadet from the Nantes region. Another famous Breton pastry is the Douarnenez Kouign-Amann, a delicious pie rich in butter which crunches and melts in the mouth.
MAIN TOWNS IN ILLE ET VILAINE
Rennes, Saint-Malo, Fougères, Vitré, Cesson-Sévigné, Bruz, Dinard, Redon, Betton.
MORBIHAN
In the south of Brittany, this region owes its name to the Gulf of Morbihan, which means "Little Ocean"-"Mor" meaning "ocean" and "Bihan" meaning "small" in Breton. The region boasts one of the densest areas for megaliths, with numerous menhirs, dolmens, and tumulus. The Gulf of Morbihan will constantly amaze you with its changing and unique scenery, which varies depending on the tide and the caprices of the climate.
Thousands of hectares of beaches, rocks, herbariums, and salt marshes shelter almost 150,000 species of water birds: shorebirds, egrets, crested mergansers, gulls...
Discover the ancient maritime traditions of the region by diving into its history of sailors and fishermen. Gourmets will delight in the extremely fresh seafood, particularly its famous oysters celebrated for their delicate flavour. CuisineBrittany is renowned for its cuisine, such as the delicious savoury sarrasin, or whole-wheat crepes, or dessert crepes, eaten with a glass of cold cider or a glass of Chouchen, a local aperitif made from apples. In Brittany, sarrasin flour is not just food: it is a symbol, representing feasts and family dinners. Gourmets and food connaisseurs can indulge in Andouille sausage from Guéméné. Another local specialty is the Far Breton, a traditional cake that goes extremely well with a drop of Muscadet du Pays Nantais. Among the many delights of Breton pastry, is the Kouign-Amann of Douarnenez, a delightful, sumptuous buttery tart that will simply melt in your mouth.
Major cities in Morbihan:
Pontivy, Ploërmel, Lorient, Auray, Vannes Redon, ...
Main events in the summer:
The Oyster Festival in Locmariaquer in August
The Fête des Vieux Métiers (Traditional Jobs Festival) in Crach in August
Celtic Festival in Sarzeau in July
Historic performances at night at the Château de Suscino in July and August
11th annual Chapel Circuit in July and August
Jazz Festival in Vannes at the end of July
The Historical Festivals in Vannes at the beginning of July
The Count of Baden festival at the end of July
Sailing festival in mid-August in the Ile aux Moines
