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Aber Wrac'h
The Pays des Abers aka the Coast of Legends is an area of Finistère north of Brest, known for its fjord-like rocky inlets. The Abers are split into three districts: Aber Wrac’h in the north, Aber Benoît to the south and ‘between the Abers’, all with charming villages and spectacular coastline.
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Falaises de Plouha
North of Saint-Quay-Portrieux, you’ll find the tallest cliffs in Brittany. At 341ft (104m), the Pointe de Plouha is the highest point on an 8-mile (14km) stretch of rocky coast that takes in hidden coves, bird nesting grounds, an ancient harbour, wartime heroics and a chapel with chilling murals.
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Guérande
On the peninsula of the same name, the medieval walled town of Guérande is a must-see on any visit to the Loire-Atlantique department. Overlooking salt marshes to the south and the peat bogs of Brière to the north, Guérande and its surrounding area make a great day out for all the family.
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Hédé et ses écluses
The Ille-et-Rance canal is a 52 mile (84km)-long stretch of water that links Rennes with St Malo. The area offers some wonderful opportunities for cycling and walking and below the hilltop village of Hédé you’ll see the unusual site of 11 locks in less than 1.2 miles (2km).
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La Gacilly
La Gacilly is synonymous with the late Yves Rocher who created and ran his cosmetics empire in this charming Morbihan village; it’s also renowned for its arts and crafts. When you’ve checked out the botanical garden and tried some treatments in the spa, go walking with donkeys or rent a boat.
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La Grande Brière
Northeast of Guérande is the Brière national park, France’s second largest area of marshland after the Camargue. In past times, Brière was a centre for peat digging and reed picking but now it’s a Mecca for tourists who come to observe its birdlife and explore its canals and islands by boat.
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La Roche-Bernard
Between Vannes and Nantes, the fortified village of La Roche-Bernard has dominated the River Vilaine for a thousand years. These days the village is best known for its Michelin-starred restaurant but most people come to wander around its quaint streets and take boat trips down the river.
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Lac de Guerlédan
West of Mûr-de-Bretagne is the Lac de Guerlédan, Brittany’s largest lake. Not only is this the perfect place for sunning yourself or messing about on the water but the area also offers extensive trails for walking and cycling. The Quénécan forest and Abbaye de Bon Repos are not to be missed.
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Riec-sur-Belon
Situated between the Aven and Belon rivers, Riec-sur-Belon is known throughout the world for the quality of the oysters that are produced in its waters. This attractive village has been an inspiration for chefs and artists and its coastal path continues to inspire visitors.
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Saint-Cado et la ria d'Etel
Half way between Lorient and Quiberon, the Étel river flows inland like an outstretched hand for 9 square miles. Its dangerous mouth has swallowed many a sailor and its town of the same name was once one France’s most important tuna fishing ports. These days it has plenty to interest visitors.