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Brittany
Brittany is for explorers. Its wild, dramatic coastline, medieval towns and thick forests make an excursion here well worth the detour off the beaten track. This is a land of prehistoric mysticism, proud tradition and culinary wealth, where fiercely independent locals celebrate Breton culture, and Paris feels a long way away indeed.
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Attractions
Must-see attractions for your itinerary
Carnac Alignments
Golfe du Morbihan
Predating Stonehenge by around 100 years, the Carnac (Garnag in Breton) area is the world's greatest concentration of megalithic sites, with no fewer than…
Château de Josselin
Golfe du Morbihan
Guarded by its three round towers and overlooking the canal, the extraordinary town château is an formidable sight that remains the home of the Rohan…
Locmariaquer Megaliths
Golfe du Morbihan
This unusual neolithic site on the eastern edge of the village of Locmariaquer (13km south of Auray) sits in an area rich in dolmens. This one features…
Cairn of Barnenez
Finistère
This enormous ancient series of hilltop tombs is set spectacularly overlooking the Bay of Morlaix, on the edge of the modern-day village of Plouezoc'h,…
Pointe de Pen-Hir
Finistère
Three kilometres southwest of Camaret, this spectacular and sublime headland is bounded by steep, sheer sea cliffs. On a peninsula known for its…
Ramparts
Golfe du Morbihan
Vannes' old town is surrounded by imposing ramparts and gates, which are in turn lined by a moat and, on the eastern edge, simply spectacular flower…
Cairn de Gavrinis
Golfe du Morbihan
One of the most special neolithic ruins along the Morbihan coast, this giant cairn is out on the island of the same name. Dating from 4000 BC and…
Rue du Jerzual & rue du Petit Fort
Brittany
Lined with half-timbered houses, this astonishing cobbled street has been here since at least the 12th century. It leads downhill at a steep angle all the…
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Beaches
Escape the obvious in France: Swap the Côte d'Azur for the sunkissed Vendée coast in summerJul 24, 2023 • 6 min read
- LuxuryThis rustic French island with an 18th century stone house is on sale for $1.8m
Nov 23, 2019 • 2 min read
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