Brittany is one of the most popular areas of France with British holidaymakers and not far from the channel ports. This north western part of France is almost a country of its own with particular traditions and cultures and even their own language, still spoken by about 800,000 Bretons. Surrounded on three sides by rocky coastline, Brittany is a region famous for its peninsulas, harbours and unspoilt sandy beaches.

Brittany consists of four departments:

Côtes D’Armor in the north with steep cliffs and pretty medieval towns with narrow cobled streets.

Ille et Vilaine in the east where the beautiful emerald coastline stretches from Le Mont St.-Michel to St Briac.

Finistère on the west coast is heavily influenced by its maritime roots.

Morbihan in the south has wonderful sandy beaches and a huge number of megaliths, particularly around Carnac.

For exploring Brittany, our centrally located gîtes provide the ideal solution. Close enough to access the major routes easily yet offering comfortable and tranquil refuge after a hard day’s sight-seeing! There are an enormous range of places to visit, we recommend you don’t miss:

The Emerald Coast with the rocky inlets and mussel beds of St Brieuc Bay, fashionable Pleneuf Val-Andre with its stunning long sandy beach and international standard golf course, and the picturesque coves filled with sailing boats between Erquy and Cap Frehel, where Fort la Latte has a magnificent cliff top perch amongst a wild moor land with amazing views.
 

The Museum of Breton Resistance Saint Marcel, which illustrates the occupation and French resistance in Brittany during world war II

Dinan, a beautiful medieval walled city with lots of good places to dine, cobbled streets leading down to its port, amazingly preserved old buildings, an excellent market, a castle museum, a selection of walking routes to follow around the original town walls and a bi-annual Fetes des Ramparts in July, that goes on all weekend.

Lac de Guerledan, one of Brittany's largest inland lakes with sandy beaches, pedalos, wind surfing, water skiing, boating, lake tours and the nearby Abbey de Bon Repose where sound & light shows are a regular feature of the long summer evenings and a Sunday morning farmer’s market runs from Easter until late autumn.

Chateau de la Hunaudaye, which re-opened to the public in 2009, after several years of restoration. This 12th century fortified castle was a complete ruin, the moated remains nestle in lovely countryside near the pretty little town of Jugon les Lacs; particularly worth a visit during early September when its annual antique market fills the streets.

The prehistoric standing stones at Carnac; the thousands of ancient menhirs have free public winter access, and there is a visitor centre with formal tours available during summer months.

St Malo, not just a ferry port, visit its aquarium, one of the largest in France; then enjoy the views from the ramparts of the old town Intra Muros, both out to sea and inland. Just up the road is Cancale, considered by some to be the true oyster capital of the world, it’s certainly a good place to try them.

Josselin, a quaint medieval town of winding streets and individual shops dominated by its chateau, part of which is still lived in. It also houses a doll museum, which can be visited along with the public rooms. There is a good Saturday market and regular events throughout the year.

Pontivy, a pretty market town with a high street with lots of cafes and bars, it sits beside the Nantes to Brest canal, offering cyclists and walkers a level route in contrast with cliff paths! There is another Chateau, medieval quarter and Napoleonic squares.