Category: Brittany

Many towns claim to be picturesque, but Pont-Aven in west Brittany is so pretty that it has inspired generations of painters. Here’s what to see ...

Brittany in northwest France, is a perfect mix of coast and country. There are endless sandy beaches, dramatic coastline, secluded coves, fishing villages, seaside resorts ...

What a wonderful moment it is when you happen upon a French seaside gem, with long sandy beaches, a sweeping promenade, sunny pavement cafés and ...

Think of a sea that’s almost entirely surrounded by land and chances are that your thoughts will go to the Mediterranean. But deep in the ...

For an area that takes up a relatively modest stretch of Brittany’s south coast, the Baie de Quiberon boasts some pretty powerful statistics. As the ...

On the Emerald Coast, within the curved bay of Mont Saint-Michel, east of St-Malo, magnificent oyster beds stretch for miles around the coastline and picturesque ...

Swashbuckling adventure, romantic walks, and delicious Breton fare. Gillian Thornton soaks up the maritime atmosphere of Saint-Malo Brittany – city of corsairs. With its imposing ...

Straddling the departments of Ille-et-Vilaine, Morbihan and Loire-Atlantique, the Pays de Redon, is the perfect place to go for those who love nature and especially ...

Rennes, the capital of Brittany is a vibrant city, teeming with historical sites and marvellous museums. It’s a city that’s easy to discover on foot, ...

Wander through Broceliande, a wizard’s forest in the heart of Brittany. Though there are no signs of ogres or medieval maidens – it is truly ...