Destination guides

Brittany Town Guides

Brittany is blessed with numerous picturesque towns and cities, each one with a highly individual character and something very special to offer visitors.

The town of Rennes,is the capital and also the largest city, with Brest coming a close second. St-Malo with its ancient city walls and is one of the most visited towns of the north coast, and is as lively as it is pretty. The picturesque seaside town of Dinan with its narrow cobbled streets and half timbered houses is just as charming.The old trading city of Quimper on the south coast with its famous hand-painted pottery also makes for a rewarding trip. 1,875 miles of Atlantic coastline is found in Brittany that's 25 per cent of France's total coastline. The north coast comprises harbours and secret coves that children love and so make it a favourite with families. The south coast has miles and miles of sandy beach and the west coast is all rocks and striking cliffs also home to a third of all French lighthouses!

Brittany is a region proud of its roots and has successfully retained its customs and traditions. It is however the sense of magic which makes it a place apart and somewhere unique. Whilst there are many tourist attractions here, it is the feeling of unspoilt antiquity that makes so special. The ancient sites here really area a must. 

Brittany has a wide variety of regional dishes, in particular its pancakes. Local delicacies include Breton leg of mutton with white beans, 'pâté de campagne' (a rough pâté, usually made from pork, possibly with garlic), 'boudin blanc et noir' (black and white puddings) and 'andouille' (chitterling sausage). Lobster, oysters and mussels are excellent, with the local Muscadet white wine ideal as an accompaniment. Cheeses of the area are mild in flavour, the most famous being Port-Salut and Saint-Paulin.

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