Destination guides

Brittany Events Guide

Events:

Quimper: Festival de Cornouaille is the region's largest folk festival and is held over 9 days at the end of every July. It features a huge gathering of Celtic artists, musicians and dances from all over Europe and is one of the very best places to see regional costumes, and to listen to both popular and traditional Breton music.

Rennes: Tombées de la Nuit, a spectacular street festival celebrating theatre, music, poetry and dance is held every year at the beginning of each July.

Dinan: Fête des Remparts medieval festival is held every year over four days in late July, celebrating medieval culture in Europe, and includes exhibitions of jousting, drama, dance, music and ancient crafts.

Concarneau: France's largest fishing harbour, and home to the town's Fête des Filets Bleus (Festival of Blue Nets) Celebrations include, grand scale dining on seafood and much singing of Breton seafaring songs. A huge fete is held, which every year attracts around 25,000 visitors.

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