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Brittany Regional Information

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Boasting the most spectacular coastal scenery in France, Brittany has firmly established itself as a favourite holiday destination.

The long coastline has great variety - on the north coast, long flat sandy beaches give way to sandy coves between stunning rock formations and further west, long inlets and estuaries cut
deep into the mainland.

The extreme west is a wild coastline of rocky capes weathered by Atlantic storms. To the south, it is softer and warmer with a mix of long sweeps of sand, sheltered coves and river inlets, all dotted with small colourful fishing ports.

Inland, the picturesque heather and gorse-covered moors play host to meandering rivers and prehistoric monuments.

RICH & UNIQUE HERITAGE. Brittany is alive with folklore, festivals and tradition. Here religion mixed with pagan myth and Arthurian legend create rich and colourful pageants not to be missed.

QUIMPER: Picturesque riverside town with cobbled streets and half-timbered houses.
RIVER ODET: Cruise from Benodet along what is often regarded as France"s most beautiful river.
POINTE DU RAZ: Dramatic headland near Quimper, most westerly point in mainland France.
LOCRONAN: Beautiful Renaissance buildings around a central village square.
DINAN: Wonderfully preserved medieval town.
GOLFE DE MORBIHAN: A large inland sea dotted with islands, best explored by boat from Vannes.
CARNAC: Famous prehistoric standing stones close to the popular seaside resort.
ROSCOFF: Pretty seaside resort with the offshore island of Batz worth a visit.
FOUGÈRES: Impressive fortresses on the medieval border of France and Brittany.
ST MALO: Walled citadel looking across pretty bay.
PINK GRANITE COAST: Strangely eroded rocks scattered along the shore around Perros Guirec.
LA BAULE: Smart seaside resort and yachting marina with a large sweep of sandy beach and tree lined avenues.
CONCARNEAU: Large fishing port with lovely old quarter enclosed by granite ramparts.
CROZON PENINSULAR: One of the most impressive stretches of Breton coastline, with rocky cliffs and marvellous sandy beaches.

PLACES TO SEE

QUIMPER, RIVER ODET, POINTE DU RAZ, LOCRONAN, DINAN, GOLFE DE MORBIHAN, CARNAC, ROSCOFF, FOUGÈRES, ST MALO, PINK GRANITE COAST, LA BAULE, CONCARNEAU, CROZON PENINSULAR

FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY

AMORIPARK, BÈGARD: Indoor aquatic centre plus outdoor activities.
OCÈANOPOLIS, BREST: Massive marine aquarium.
ARCHÈOSCOPE, CARNAC: Multimedia entertainment describing the mystery of the standing stones.
AQUARIUM, ST MALO: With sharks and 360 degree panoramic tank.

BLUE FLAG BEACHES: Cancale, Dinard, St Malo, Binic, Erquy, Etables, Frehal, Ile de Brehat, Paimpol, Perros Guirec, Planeuf Val Andre, Pleubian, Ploubazlanec, Plouha, St Cast le Guildo, St Jacut de la Mer, St Quay Portrieux, Trebeurden, Trevou-Treguignec, Benodet, Brest, Combrit, Concarneau, Crozon, Douarnenez, Fouesnant, Guilvinec, Loctudy, Moelan, Plounebour, Roscoff, Tregunc, Carnac, Damgan, Erdeven, Etel, Gavres, Guidel, La Trinite, Penestin, Quiberon, Sarzeau, St Gildes de Rhuys, Vannes.

FOOD AND DRINK

SEAFOOD: Superb selection widely available especially lobster, mussels and langoustines.

CREPES: Excellent snack served plain or with either a savoury or sweet filling.

CIDER: Traditional drink.

Images of Brittany:

Image of Brittany

Average monthly temperature in Centigrade:

Average Monthly Temperature in Brittany

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