Brittany’s lengthy coastline has many beach resorts built on rock in the English Channel. The Pink Granite Coast is famed for its unusual pink sand and rocks.
Brittany Highlights
The port town of St-Malo is a sight to see. It has one of the world’s largest tidal ranges – waves will come to the top of the ramparts of the walled city, then recede and expose beaches and land bridges to small islands.
Brittany has its own language (though rarely-used) and cultural traditions. Celtic traditions are alive or recalled today in Breton folk music, its festivals, and its many prehistoric monuments.
Enjoy a spiritual experience at the mystical prehistoric megalith sites. Predating Stonehenge by around 100 years, the Carnac (Garnag in Breton) area is the world’s greatest concentration of megalithic sites.
Brittany is rich in seafood, dairy products (including a world-famous butter, served at every meal), beer and cider. Brittany is also famous for its buckwheat crêpes.
Next Stops
Normandy: Dramatic coastlines, fine museums, and legacies of beach invasions, Three hour drive
Paris: The City of Light: world-class museums, cultural institutions, monuments, and culinary delight, Two hours by bullet train
LoireValley: Fairytale chateaux, noble wines, and majestic river views, Four hour drive