Department Guides to Brittany

CÔTES-D'ARMOR PROPERTY GUIDE   MAP
The Cotes d'Armor, meaning 'land of the sea', certainly lives up to its name. It comprises the majority of Brittany's highly attractive Northern coastline, including a number of islands. The historic towns of Dinan, Dinard and St Malo combined with great beaches, coastal walks and beautiful rivers make the Cotes d'Armor a particularly desirable department.

FINISTÈRE PROPERTY GUIDE   MAP
Finistere has many parallels with Cornwall - a wild rocky coastline, an economy dependent on tourism and fishing, and gardens of tropical plants warmed by the gulf-stream. Despite the popularity of some of its southern coastal resorts, much of Finistere is very un-developed and property prices can be extremely reasonable.

ILLE-ET-VILAINE PROPERTY GUIDE   MAP
Not quite French, not quite Breton. Ille-et-Vilaine is still, however, the best point of entry into the Brittany region. Apart from fabulous St-Malo and the nearby beaches, it's the green valleys, deep forests and blue lakes that capture the imagination.

MORBIHAN PROPERTY GUIDE   MAP
Some say that Morbihan has an island for every day of the year. Arguments over what exactly constitutes an island, however, will leave many arguing long into the night. In the meantime you can attempt to figure out the secret behind the region's baffling standing stones. Their sheer number makes Stonehenge look like a small group of rocks. One thing is certain, however - the favourable climate and rolling landscape makes Morbihan a great place to visit.

Town Guides to Brittany

AURAY PROPERTY GUIDE   MAP
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.

BÉGARD PROPERTY GUIDE   MAP
Bégard is a rural market town that lies in the north-west of France, in the Côtes d'Armor department of Brittany. It is well equipped with facilities such as shops and small restaurants and is an attractive place to settle or from which to explore more of the lovely Breton region.

BINIC PROPERTY GUIDE   MAP
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.

BOURBRIAC PROPERTY GUIDE   MAP
Bourbriac is a peaceful, rural town that is located in northern Brittany, in the department of the Côtes d'Armor. Although Bourbriac lies inland, and does not attract the very high property prices that prevail on the coast, it is a very attractive town, popular with British buyers. The town is surrounded by lovely countryside, with dense woodlands, lush pastures and sparkling rivers.

BREST PROPERTY GUIDE   MAP
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.

BROONS PROPERTY GUIDE   MAP
The town of Broons, despite its rather Scottish sounding name, is actually located in the Côtes d'Armor department of Brittany, in north-west France. Broons is a medium sized town which has excellent shops and amenities, making it an attractive place for property purchase. It lies in a lovely part of Brittany, surrounded by rolling countryside with picturesque rivers, lakes and forests.

CALLAC PROPERTY GUIDE   MAP
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.

CARHAIX PLOUGUER PROPERTY GUIDE   MAP
The town of Carhaix Plouguer is located in north-western France, in the Finistère department of the Brittany region. Carhaix is an attractive town, with excellent shopping and dining facilities as well as all the useful amenities associated with the larger towns. It lies amidst the lovely Breton countryside, and is centrally located for exploring the rest of this wonderful region.

CARNAC PROPERTY GUIDE   MAP
The seaside resort of Carnac is located in the north-west of France in the Breton department of Morbihan. Filled with interest of both the ancient and the modern varieties, Carnac is a lively seaside resort as well as the site of an amazing 3,000 megaliths or standing stones, which draw crowds of visitors every year, eager to see if they can make sense of this age old mystery.

CAUREL PROPERTY GUIDE   MAP
The charming little village of Caurel is situated in the north-west of France, in the Côtes d'Armor department of the Brittany region. Set on the edge of the beautiful Guerlédan Lake, which offers many sports as well as restaurants and natural beauty, Caurel is ideally situated for both relaxation and activity.

CHÂTEAULIN PROPERTY GUIDE   MAP
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   MAP
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”.

COMMANA PROPERTY GUIDE   MAP
Commana is a small town lying in the wild and mysterious department of Finistère in the western tip of Brittany. The village is small and tranquil, notable mainly for its mysterious megalith or standing stone, and despite (or perhaps, because of) its lack of touristy attractions, it offers a charm that has tempted many to return or to seek to put down roots there.

CONCARNEAU PROPERTY GUIDE   MAP
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.

CORLAY PROPERTY GUIDE   MAP
Corlay is located in north-western France, in the region known as Brittany. Corlay is an interesting and lively town, well situated, and offering easy access to and from the UK.

CROZON PROPERTY GUIDE   MAP
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   MAP
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   MAP
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.

DOL DE BRETAGNE PROPERTY GUIDE   MAP
The charming mediaeval market town of Dol de Bretagne lies conveniently close to the ferry port of Saint Malo, making it an ideal getaway location for those who retain a home in Britain but want to enjoy the delights of Brittany as often as possible by owning a property there.

DOUARNENEZ PROPERTY GUIDE   MAP
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.

ÉTABLES SUR MER PROPERTY GUIDE   MAP
Étables sur Mer lies in a fortunate position in north-west France, on the beautiful north coast of Brittany, otherwise known as the Emerald Coast. The resort is renowned for its excellent beaches and offers a warm and friendly welcome to all.

FOUGERES PROPERTY GUIDE   MAP
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.'

GLOMEL PROPERTY GUIDE   MAP
Glomel, which is situated in north-west France in the Côtes d'Armor department of Brittany, is a bustling and attractive village with all amenities. Although it lies inland, the coast is easily accessible from here, and the countryside around the village is of outstanding beauty.

GOUAREC PROPERTY GUIDE   MAP
Gouarec is a village that lies in the north-west of France, in the popular Breton department of the Côtes d'Armor. Gouarec is an inland village in the south-west of the department, set in glorious countryside beside the Nantes-Brest Canal.

GOURIN PROPERTY GUIDE   MAP
Gourin is a small town that is found in the most southerly department of Brittany, Morbihan. Breton traditions are taken seriously here, and there are many Breton language speakers in the town. And as well as being typically Breton in style, Gourin offers all the facilities of a large town, yet is set in the lovely countryside of southern Brittany.

GUÉMENÉ-SUR-SCORFF PROPERTY GUIDE   MAP
Guémené sur Scorff is a very attractive town that is found in the department of Morbihan, in southern Brittany in France's beautiful north-western corner. The town has some lovely old buildings which are the focus of considerable tourist interest, and is also home to one of the oldest taverns in Brittany, which still serves customers today! Guémené sur Scorff is also fortunate in its natural surroundings, as it lies amidst lovely woodlands and is within easy reach of the Atlantic.

GUER PROPERTY GUIDE   MAP
The town of Guer is located in the north-west of France, in the Breton department of Morbihan. Lying to the north-east of its department, it is close enough to Rennes airport to be an ideal getaway destination from the UK. Its charms don't end with a convenient location, however, as Guer is an absolute jewel of a mediaeval Breton town.

GUINGAMP PROPERTY GUIDE   MAP
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.

HÉNON PROPERTY GUIDE   MAP
The small town of Hénon is located in the north of Brittany, in the department of the Côtes d'Armor in north-west France. It lies in the soft rolling landscapes of inland Brittany, and is a perfect destination for those who want to recharge their batteries and enjoy the many mediaeval towns and beautiful beaches of north-west France.

HUELGOAT PROPERTY GUIDE   MAP
The quaintly named town of Huelgoat lies in the western extremity of France, the Breton department of Finistère. Although a popular tourist destination, Huelgoat remains unspoiled and is a pretty and traditional Breton town set in a stunning landscape of forests and intriguing rock formations.

JOSSELIN PROPERTY GUIDE   MAP
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   MAP
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”.

LA TRINITÉ SUR MER PROPERTY GUIDE   MAP
La Trinité sur Mer is a pretty little village and sailing port located on the south-western coast of Brittany, in the department of Morbihan. With only around 1,500 inhabitants, it is not a large place, yet manages to be notable for its proliferation of excellent seafood restaurants and annual water sports competitions.

LAMBALLE PROPERTY GUIDE   MAP
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   MAP
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.

LANGUEUX PROPERTY GUIDE   MAP
Langueux is a seaside town that is located in the north-west of France, in the Côtes d'Armor department of Brittany. With a lively town centre and beautiful beaches, Langueux is a great holiday destination and is ideally situated for easy access from the UK.

LANISCAT PROPERTY GUIDE   MAP
Laniscat is a small village that is located in rural northern Brittany in the department of the Côtes d'Armor. Utterly peaceful and unspoiled, Laniscat is a wonderful place to recharge your batteries and escape from the noise and thunder of the modern world.

LANNION PROPERTY GUIDE   MAP
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.

LANVOLLON PROPERTY GUIDE   MAP
Lanvollon is a small town that lies in the north-west of France, in the Breton department of the Côtes d'Armor. The town is situated a short way inland, but is quite close to the capital of St Brieuc, and the glorious northern Breton coast is easily accessible.

LE FAOUET PROPERTY GUIDE   MAP
Le Faouet is a lively little market town that lies in the department of Morbihan in southern Brittany. Set in the lovely and sometimes mystical landscapes of the region, Le Faouet has all amenities and is well situated for further exploration of many popular Breton destinations and attractions.

LORIENT PROPERTY GUIDE   MAP
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 bom