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Brittany is a world apart from the rest of France.
Facing out towards the open sea, coastal Brittany is a
place of winds, ocean swell and storms, as well as of harbours,
islands, creeks, estuaries and beaches.
Inland Brittany is a spell-binding land of myths and legends, of small,
distinctive towns and of rivers and canals.
As a whole, Brittany is a region of traditions with its own language,
customs, cathedrals, parish closes, Pardons and festivals.
Coastal Brittany.
It has a jagged coastline with capes, headlands and rocks sheltering a
multitude of fine sandy beaches, seaside resorts and lively commercial
and fishing harbours.
At the tip of Brittany, between the headland of Le Conquet and the
famous Pointe du Raz, the military port of Brest stands guard over
what is one of the busiest shipping routes in Europe.
Further south lies the Gulf of Morbihan, an amazing inland sea dotted
with islands. It is a real haven for seabirds and a sailing paradise.
Inland Brittany.
This is the heart of Brittany, a mysterious land where paths lead off
into forests recounted in legend, such as that of Brocéliande and
where health-giving wells, romantic châteaux, parish closes and
charming, picturesque towns of special interest are waiting to be
discovered.
Inland Brittany also offers the unexpected magic of 600 km of canals and
rivers.
Brittany and its traditions.
By taking part in a Pardon, Celtic festival or simple village fête, the
visitor comes closer to discovering the true spirit of Brittany.
Welcome to Brittany, to a region with a wealth of exciting attractions
and a land of seafood, cider and crêpes.
For more information about France and its regions go to the excellent
Maison de la France website:
http://www.franceguide.com/
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