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Brittany

Brittany is for explorers. Its wild, dramatic coastline, medieval towns and thick forests make an excursion here well worth the detour off the beaten track. This is a land of prehistoric mysticism, proud tradition and culinary wealth, where fiercely independent locals celebrate Breton culture, and Paris feels a long way away indeed.

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  • Rue du Petit Fort street in Dinan, France.

    Rue du Jerzual & rue du Petit Fort

    Brittany

    Lined with half-timbered houses, this astonishing cobbled street has been here since at least the 12th century. It leads downhill at a steep angle all the…

  • Musée des Beaux-Arts

    Musée des Beaux-Arts

    Rennes

    Extensive collections span the 15th century to the present at the Museum of Fine Arts, plus there is a section devoted to antiquities. The Pont-Aven…

  • Château de St-Malo

    Château de St-Malo

    St-Malo

    Château de St-Malo was built by the dukes of Brittany in the 15th and 16th centuries, and is now the home of the Musée d'Histoire de St-Malo, which…

  • Anse du Verger

    Anse du Verger

    Brittany

    Anse du Verger, 4km west of the point, is a lush terrain of beaches, dunes and trails with a picturesque small church, Notre Dame du Verger, dedicated to…

  • Pointe du Grouin, near Cancale, Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany, France.

    Pointe du Grouin

    Brittany

    A short drive from Cancale brings you to this sublime and stormy headland. Rock cleaves the water and fantastic views range over islands and rocks to the…

  • Château de Vitré

    Château de Vitré

    Brittany

    Dominating the town, Vitré's medieval castle rises on a rocky outcrop overlooking the River Vilaine, and is one of the most impressive in Brittany – a…

  • Île du Grand Bé & Fort du Petit Bé

    Île du Grand Bé & Fort du Petit Bé

    St-Malo

    At low tide, cross the beach to walk out via Porte des Bés to Île du Grand Bé, the rocky islet where the great St-Malo-born, 18th-century writer…

  • Grand Aquarium

    Grand Aquarium

    St-Malo

    Containing over 600 species of marine creature, this very popular aquarium about 4km south of the city centre features a 'Nautibus' ride – a simulated…

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SAINT-SULIAC, FRANCE - AUGUST 5, 2018: Musicians band plays at traditional festival taking back this Breton fishing village to early 1900s. Typical costumes, dancing, singing, food. ; Shutterstock ID 2180575977; purchase_order: 65050; job: Online editorial; client: Breton music dancing; other: Claire N 2180575977 SAINT-SULIAC, FRANCE - AUGUST 5, 2018: Musicians band plays at traditional festival taking back this Breton fishing village to early 1900s. Typical costumes, dancing, singing, food.

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You'll see this everywhere: traditional Breton music and dancing

Jul 15, 2024 • 5 min read

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