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AURAY PROPERTY GUIDE
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The pretty little market town of Auray nestles in a bend of the River Loch in southern Brittany. Its ancient quarter with its delightful harbour has a timeless appeal and the town is popular with visitors in the summer.
BINIC PROPERTY GUIDE
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Binic, known as the beauty spot of the Côtes-d'Armor, is a delightful fishing port in northern Brittany. Set on the beautiful Breton coastline, Binic is a paradise for walkers and lovers of sea sports, as well as for those who simply love the Breton culture.
BREST PROPERTY GUIDE
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The Breton town of Brest lies in the west of the Finistère department in the beautiful Breton region of north-west France. Almost completely destroyed in the war (largely by British and American bombers trying to destroy a German submarine base in the port harbour), Brest sadly lost many of its historical buildings, but the indomitable Breton spirit has ensured that Brest retains a strong cultural identity.
CALLAC PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Callac is found in north-western France, in the Côtes d'Armor department of Brittany. Perhaps partly due to having a high population of retired farmers, the town is deeply Breton in every way, to the point where you can even hear Breton being spoken in the streets on market days.
CHÂTEAULIN PROPERTY GUIDE
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The market town of Châteaulin is a perfect place for those who wish to discover more of this idyllic part of north-west Brittany. Situated on the lovely River Aulne, in the department of Finistère, the town draws comparisons with Cornwall for its clean, pretty white and pastel coloured houses, grey slate rooftops and appealing ambience.
COMBOURG PROPERTY GUIDE
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The lovely mediaeval town of Combourg lies in eastern Brittany, in north-west France. The town's chief claim to fame is that it was the home of the writer Chateaubriand, who famously said, “It is because of Combourg that I am who I am today”.
CONCARNEAU PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Concarneau lies in north-west France in Brittany's most westerly department, Finistère. It has a fishing harbour and an old walled town which are two of the most photographed locations in France! The town, which is essentially composed of two separate areas, the old town and the new, is an important fishing port as well as a tourist haven.
CROZON PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Crozon lies on the Crozon Peninsula in north-west France. With its dramatic cliffs, beautiful coastline, delicious fresh seafood and abundance of outdoor pursuits available, Crozon is a paradise for those who love Brittany and all it has to offer.
DINAN PROPERTY GUIDE
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Dinan has been a visitor magnet for its preserved medieval character for many hundreds of years. The whole area is very popular with British buyers due not only to the beautiful town, but also the ferry ports in Brittany and Normandy which provide easy access from the UK.
DINARD PROPERTY GUIDE
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Dinard is a seaside resort where time stands still and the tides dictate a gentler pace of life. With all the usual Breton attractions, Dinard has changed little since it offered genteel holidays for Edwardian society. Today this resistance to change makes Dinard a perfect base for families.
DOUARNENEZ PROPERTY GUIDE
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Douarnenez is found at the western extremity of Brittany in north-west France. A picturesque town with plenty of atmospheric old cobbled streets to explore, Douarnenez also boasts some of the best beaches and sea views in Finistère. Once reliant on fishing for its economic life, Douarnenez nowadays has a thriving tourist trade, and is well equipped to support this with its natural advantages, as well as excellent shopping, dining and leisure facilities.
FOUGERES PROPERTY GUIDE
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The ancient town of Fougères is perhaps one of the most fascinating towns in northern France. Throughout its history it has been a source of inspiration for great writers and artists, and has been described by Victor Hugo as a place '? where artists ought to flock like pilgrims? ' and by Balzac as 'The flower of Brittany.'
GUINGAMP PROPERTY GUIDE
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Guingamp is a lovely old town that is richly endowed with historical and interesting buildings. Set in beautiful Brittany, inland, yet only 15 minutes from the spectacular Breton coast, Guingamp is easily accessed from the UK, and therefore an ideal place to seek a second home in France.
JOSSELIN PROPERTY GUIDE
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Josselin is a lovely Breton town which is dominated by a superb 11th century castle. Perched upon a granite rock, the Château Josselin sets the scene for a visit to what really is one of Brittany's most charming towns.
JUGON-LES-LACS PROPERTY GUIDE
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Jugon, or Jugon-les-Lacs, as it is more commonly known, is a very pretty village in the north-east of Brittany, in northern France, close to the ferry port of St Malo. Jugon is ideally placed for easy access to and from the UK, and is recognised as a “petit cite de caractere de Bretagne”, which translates to a "little village of character of Brittany”.
LAMBALLE PROPERTY GUIDE
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Lamballe is a lovely Breton town of some size, in the Cotes D'Armor department of the region. Handy for the ferry port of St Malo as well as the many delights of Brittany, the town is a popular spot for British property seekers.
LANDIVISIAU PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Landivisiau lies in Finistère, the most westerly department of the lovely region of Brittany in north-west France. A large and bustling town, Landivisiau provides all amenities with excellent shopping, dining and leisure facilities.
LANNION PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Lannion is the second largest in the Breton department of the Côtes d'Armor, in the north of Brittany. Now a thriving and prosperous telecommunications centre, Lannion is also of interest historically, with mediaeval parts of town that are both fascinating and delightful.
LORIENT PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Lorient, situated in the north-west of France in the delightful region of Brittany, is a port town which once housed a huge German submarine base. Although many of the original buildings were destroyed in the bombing raids of World War Two, the town has a lovely fishing port and lies in a prime position on the Atlantic coast of Brittany.
LOUDEAC PROPERTY GUIDE
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The pretty market town of Loudeac in north- west France combines mediaeval charm with a lively atmosphere and modern amenities. Set in the glorious Loudeac National Forest, the town makes a great base for tourists as well as in ideal spot for those wishing to settle in France.
MALESTROIT PROPERTY GUIDE
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The market town of Malestroit, in Brittany in north-west France, is a tranquil and unassuming little town that has just celebrated its thousand year anniversary. Quiet and unassuming though it may be, however, uninteresting it is certainly not. There are many unusual and fascinating features to Malestroit, and the town remains a jewel waiting to be discovered.
MORLAIX PROPERTY GUIDE
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The lovely harbour town of Morlaix, in the Finistère department of Brittany, is the sort of place where you can wander for days without feeling as though you have seen enough. With its distinctive stone and timbered buildings overhanging the narrow cobbled streets of the old parts of town, Morlaix is full of history and character as well as charm.
PAIMPOL PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Paimpol lies on the north coast of Brittany, and is famed for its oysters and for the beautiful pink granite cliffs which make the area so distinctive. Full of history and proud of its seafaring past, Paimpol has a full and varied cultural life and stages many interesting festivals and events throughout the year. With its pretty marina and excellent facilities, the town is as popular with holidaymakers as it is with full time residents.
PERROS GUIREC PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Perros Guirec lies on the wild and wonderful Pink Granite Coast of Brittany, in northern France. It is a popular seaside resort, yet remains largely unspoiled, and has three superb sandy beaches that make it an ideal location for families. Its greatest claims to fame, however, are the amazing rock formations along its coastline, which have been eroded by centuries of lashing by the sea to form sculptures worthy of the finest artists!
PLÉNEUF VAL ANDRÉ PROPERTY GUIDE
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Pléneuf Val André is a beautiful seaside town on the north Breton coast, in the department of Côtes d'Armor. There is something for everyone in this little town, with glorious beaches, a fishing port, great seafood restaurants and excellent sporting facilities.
PLANCOËT PROPERTY GUIDE
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The pretty little town of Plancoët lies on the Arguenon River in northern Brittany, in the very heart of the department of the Côtes-d'Armor. Plancoët offers a charming blend of ancient and modern, having a strong sense of its history and culture as well as a good array of modern amenities. Plancoët's riverside charm and ease of access to the Emerald coast ensures also that the town is popular with holiday makers who boost the already buoyant economy.
PLESTIN LES GRÈVES PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Plestin les Grèves lies on the north coast of Brittany, and is a delightful town known for its lovely sandy bay.
PLOËRMEL PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Ploërmel is located in the north-west of France in the Breton department of Morbihan. Lying to the north of its department it is truly placed on the crossroads of Brittany, and makes a great base from which to access the rest of the region.
PLOUHA PROPERTY GUIDE
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The little market town of Plouha is found on the northern coast of Brittany, perched on top of some of the highest cliffs in the region. With its weekly market, sandy beaches and fresh air attitude, Plouha is a paradise for those who like their piece of France in its pure, unspoiled form... full of natural, unforced beauty and atmosphere.
PONTIVY PROPERTY GUIDE
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Pontivy is a typically attractive and interesting Breton town in north-west France. The town is quite large, and is well equipped with shops and architecturally interesting buildings. Being situated in central Brittany, Pontivy makes an ideal base for exploring this beautiful part of France.
PORDIC PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Pordic lies in the north of the Brittany region of France, in the department known as the armoured coast, or the Côtes-d'Armor. Brittany is known for its beautiful beaches and coastline, and Pordic lives up to the ideal, with perfect stretches of sand, backed by dramatic cliffs and topped with an endless Breton sky.
QUESTEMBERT PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Questembert, in southern Brittany, is a lively and attractive market town. The weekly market, which is as colourful and delightful as any in France, sells a range of local products in the town's unique sixteenth century market halls. Questembert is in the south of the department, so it is exceptionally well placed to provide access to the lovely Breton coast.
QUIMPER PROPERTY GUIDE
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The lovely town of Quimper, capital city of the department of Finistère in north-western France, lies close to a spectacularly beautiful part of France's Atlantic coastline. Mediaeval and tranquil in parts, yet modern and lively in others, Quimper attracts tourists to see its ancient streets and buildings, to sample its superb Breton cuisine and to buy its famous Quimper faience pottery.
QUIMPERLÉ PROPERTY GUIDE
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The pretty mediaeval town of Quimperlé is found in southern Brittany. Typical of its region and era, the town's old quarter radiates charm, with narrow streets and ancient colombage houses. And with the added bonus of its proximity to the coast this makes it a great draw for the tourists in summer.
REDON PROPERTY GUIDE
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Redon is situated at the joining point of 2 rivers, a canal and 3 departments. It is a small town with a traditional market and is within easy reach of both Vannes and Nantes. House prices are more reasonable in Redon than they are in the popular coastal resorts.
RENNES PROPERTY GUIDE
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Rennes is a mixture of both old and new. With well maintained and preserved architecture and modern shopping areas.
ROSCOFF PROPERTY GUIDE
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Roscoff, set in the Brittany region of north-west France, is possibly the least well known of the northern port towns. Served by Brittany Ferries, Roscoff is considerably quieter than the larger, busier ports, and retains a traditional ambience that makes it a delightful place in its own right.
ROSTRENEN PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Rostrenen in central Brittany in north-west France, is an unspoiled gem of a town. It is well equipped with restaurants, supermarkets and leisure facilities, but the architecture is pure Breton stone and slate, and the lack of modern development means that it is a place that retains its original charm.
SAINT CAST LE GUILDO PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of St Cast le Guildo lies on the lovely Emerald Coast of Brittany, in the north-west of France. St Cast le Guildo is a port town, with a deep water harbour, seven lovely sandy beaches and excellent facilities that make it extremely popular with holiday makers and residents alike.
SAINT QUAY PORTRIEUX PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of St Quay Portrieux is a beautiful port town on the Breton coast, in the department of Côtes-d'Armor. Packed to the brim with colour and character, it is an ideal spot to take in all the glories of Brittany, whilst remaining within easy travelling distance of the UK.
SCAËR PROPERTY GUIDE
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Scaër is a lively small market town that is located in Finistère, in western Brittany in the north-west of France. Designated as a "Station Verte" (a protected natural environment), Scaër is indeed as green and verdant as you could wish, and perfect for those who love the glorious Breton countryside.
ST-BRIEUC PROPERTY GUIDE
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The old market town of St-Brieuc is the capital city of the Côtes-d'Armor department of Brittany, in north-west France. Lying in an idyllic location on the beautiful Breton coast near the ferry port of St-Malo, St-Brieuc is a busy administrative and industrial centre, yet with some attractive and traditional parts to it too.
ST-MALO PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of St-Malo, in north-western France, is so much more than just a ferry port. Beautifully preserved, the city has much to offer both in terms of historic attractions and scenic beauty, as well as the more modern pastimes of shopping, dining and sporting activities.
TRÉBEURDEN PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Trébeurden is a lovely old fishing village that has transformed itself into a popular holiday spot in recent years, but which has lost none of its authentic Breton charm in the process. Trébeurden lies in the north of the Brittany region of France, in the department of the Côtes-d'Armor. The scenic marina is a popular spot for those exploring the region by boat.
TRÉGUIER PROPERTY GUIDE
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The little town of Tréguier is found on a hilltop, overlooking a bay formed by the meeting of two rivers, the Guindy and the Jaudy, as they flow to the sea just a few miles ahead. Tréguier is classified as a “Petit Cité de Caractère”, or a small town of great character, and as soon as you enter the town you can see how it has earned this classification.
VANNES PROPERTY GUIDE
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Vannes is one of Brittany's most charming towns and also contains the region's most important historical sites. It is a lively town with great links to the nearby islands.
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