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Brittany is one of the most popular areas of France with holidaymakers
from all over the world and not far from the channel ports or airports.
Surrounded on three sides by rocky coastline, Brittany is a region famous for
its peninsulas harbours and miles of unspoilt sandy beaches.
St Malo - An old Corsair Port with a walled town full of seafood restaurants, souvenir shops and pedestrianised ramparts that offer a fantastic views of the port and the miles of sandy beaches.
Cancale - A small picturesque fishing town, famous for its oysters and seafood, plus there are some wonderful walks along rugged coastal paths.
Mont St Michel - The 8th wonder of the world . A magnificent abbey perched on an island joined to the mainland by a causeway. The abbey stands above a village, which is full of shops and restaurants, it is spectacular at night. Tours of the abbey are available in most languages.
Rennes - The capital of Brittany, a university city, which was ravaged by a huge fire in 1720. The beautiful 17th century Palais de Justice and medieval Place des Lices (Jousters Square) are well worth a visit for the half-timbered buildings.
Dinan - A medieval stronghold overlooking the exceptional Vallée de la Rance, Dinan is undeniably one of the most exquisite cities of Brittany. Still entirely surrounded by its ramparts, it has belfries, churches, convents,
timbered houses and narrow streets disclosing their secrets as you go along.
Fougeres - Overlooking vast green countryside Fougeres has retained all of the grandeur of it's glorious past. The 12th century Chateau was an outpost of medieval Brittany and one of the biggest and best-preserved fortifications in Europe. Fougeres old town still contains wooden buildings and hosts of shops and restaurants.
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